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An Ode to Italian Cuisine: Ai Fiori’s White Truffle Festival

Located on the second floor of the swanky Langham Place Hotel, Ai Fiori seamlessly harmonizes with its Fifth Avenue surroundings. Ai Fiori transports you to the Italian Riviera accompanied by lovely accents of French cuisine. The Michelin Star restaurant translates to ‘Among the Flowers’ is an accurate representation of delicate and beautifully crafted cuisine of traditional, yet a modern interpretation of Italian fare.The menu rendered by critically acclaimed restaurateur, Michael White offers an emphasis on seasonal ingredients incorporated into signature hand-made pasta and regional dishes. An ear to modernity reflects throughout the restaurant’s ethos that coincides with New York City’s robust and rapid-paced presence. The Michelin Star restaurant for the past seven years also ranked amongst “Zagat’s Best Italian in NYC” is a staple within New York City’s culinary scene.In bonafide New York City fashion, Ai Fiori will be participating in New York’s annual Truffle Week. On Saturday, November 11, 2017, the charming and elegantly clad restaurant will host its White Truffle Festival, as the entire dining room transforms into an elaborate Italian celebration. Ai Fiori partners with Urbani and Prunotto, along with many of the Altamarea Group chefs from Ai Fiori, Marea, Osteria Morini, and more, to host a grand tasting. Prepare for an evening to remember as guests are taken through an Italian excursion of taste, sights, and sounds. The event taking place from (7 – 11 PM) presents a rendering of pasta, egg, risotto, crudo, porchetta, battilardo, formaggi, and dolci stations, along with passed canapes, all adorned with white truffles, to the backdrop of live music. Mix and mingle with fellow guests, the Urbani team, and Chef Michael White himself. Cheers to the Weekend, filled with tantalizing Italian fare and excellent wine pairings. Buon Appetito!We hope to see you this weekend; further ticketing information can be found HERE.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to CityMeals on Wheels.