Nao Latin Gastro Bar is The Culinary Institute of America’s signature restaurant and next month it will host an exclusive dinner and educational seminar with vineyard director Luis Reginato of legendary winery Catena Zapata. This event is set for Thursday September 8 at 6:30p.m. Before the dinner Luis Reginato will host a short educational seminar on the winemaking philosophy of Catena Zapata. It will be followed by a five course dinner with dishes prepared by Executive Chef Zach Garza paired with some of the best wines from the Mendoza region of Argentina and will be poured by Luis Reginato. (Nao Latin Gastro Bar, 2016)

The menu for the evening will be as follows: Reception – Argentinian Empanadas paired with Catena Chardonnay 2014 – Mendoza. First course – Pumpkin Gnocchi paired with Catena Alta Chardonnay 2013 – Mendoza. Second course – Seafood Stew paired with Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2011 – Mendoza. Third course – Mixed Grill of Lamb, Beef, Chorizo, Blood Sausage, Sweetbreads, Grilled Onions, Peppers and Chimichurri paired with Nicolás Catena Zapata Red 2010 – Mendoza. Fourth course – Selection of cheeses paired with Catena Alta Malbec 2013 – Mendoza. Fifth course – Alfajores and Dulce de Leche – Coconut Ice Cream. The price for this dinner is $100 per person not including tax and gratuity. There are a limited number of seats available and reservations can be made by calling Nao Latin Gastro Bar.

Nao – Latin Gastro Bar
The Culinary Institute of America
312 Pearl Parkway, Building 2
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 554-6484