Lidia Bastianich - The Art of Pasta Dinner

About this Class: Sit at our table and join Eataly Chicago in wecoming Lidia Bastianich back to La Scuola. Enjoy a 3 course meal curated by Lidia using recipes from her new book, Lidia's The Art of Pasta. Learn the skills, tricks & stories from the author herself, as she prepares a dish from the book. Each course will be matched with wines from the Bastianich winery. You will leave the experience with a signed copy of Lidia' s The Art of Pasta so you can recreate these recipes plus many more at home.

The Art of Pasta by Lidia Bastianich is a definitive, all-in-one guide to Italy’s most beloved food, drawing on her decades of culinary expertise. Featuring over 100 authentic recipes, the book covers everything from fresh and dried pastas to classic Italian and Italian-American dishes, along with step-by-step instructions for making pasta doughs and sauces at home. With simple, flavorful recipes ranging from everyday favorites to regional specialties, it’s an indispensable resource for anyone who loves cooking and eating pasta.

About the Author: Lidia Matticchio Bastianich is an Emmy Award–winning television host, bestselling cookbook author, and influential restaurateur who built a global culinary career centered on family, tradition, and Italian food. Born in Istria and shaped by her family’s journey to the United States, her cooking reflects a blend of farm-to-table roots, regional Italian techniques, and passion. Over the past 25 years, she has become a beloved public television icon through award-winning cooking shows, numerous cookbooks, restaurants, and food products. Honored with multiple James Beard Awards and a 2024 Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award, Lidia remains one of the most respected voices in American and Italian cuisine.

In this Class You Will:

• Spend time with Lidia Bastianich herself as she presents her book The Art of Pasta
• Observe and learn as Lidia Bastianich demonstrates recipes from her new cookbook.
• Enjoy a 3-course dinner desined by Lidia Bastianich paired with wines from the Bastianich Winery.

• Take home a signed copy of Lidia's The Art of Pasta.

Menu:

• Welcome glass of Flor Prosecco
• Wedding Soup with Pasta paired with Bastianich Vespa Bianco
• Spinach Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce paired with Bastianich Orsone Schiopettino
• Seasonal Dolce

Please Note:

• One ticket purchase is valid for one guest

• Seating is first-come, first-served

• Class duration is approximate and may vary by 10-15 minutes

• All guests planning to consume alcohol must be able to produce a valid government-issued identification to prove they are 21 or older. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.

• Please notify us 48 hours in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. If we are not notified ahead of time of any special needs, we may not be able to accommodate them.

• For any questions, please contact us at chilascuola@eataly.com or call us directly at (312) 521-8700.

Payment, refund & cancellation policies

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