GEORGETOWN: August events and New Happy Hour at Via Umbria

Via Umbria in Georgetown and newly appointed Executive Chef, Liam LaCivita, have planned a full lineup of events throughout the month of August including their signature Italian dinner parties – a supper club style meal around the kitchen’s communal table, “Being the Butcher” class series, “Movie and a Meal” event, and others. The Italian food emporium has also started a new happy hour, with an offering of half-priced Spritz cocktails, half-priced draft beer and $7 burgers. The happy hour menu is available Sunday-Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 5:00-9:00 p.m. See below for full event details;

Dinner at the Chef’s Table: Legendary Risotto – August 3, 4 & 5, 7:00 p.m.

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday (August 3-5), Via Umbria’s new executive chef Liam LaCivita will host dinner at the chef’s table, highlighting the classic Italian dish, risotto. Guests will be greeted with a glass of Prosecco as they peruse Via Umbria’s selection of Italian wines, which can also be purchased to accompany dinner. The dinner, prepared in the upstairs demonstration kitchen, will be enjoyed around the communal dining table, giving guests the opportunity to interact with one another, and ask questions of chef throughout the night. This week’s four-course dinner, prepared by Chef LaCivita, includes a Panzanella salad, grilled hanger steak, and of course, risotto which is cooked in a flaming wheel of Grana Padano cheese and served immediately. The meal will be finished with a chocolate hazelnut semi-freddo.

Price: $75 (with optional $25 wine pairing)

Tickets: http://viaumbria.com/august-3-italian-dinner-party-legendairy-risotto.html

Being the Butcher: Building A Brunch Board – Tuesday, August 8, 7:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, August 8, guests can join in-house butcher Scott Weiss as he demonstrates how to build a brunch display of meats and fish, covering everything from smoked salmon and charcuterie to nduja and speck. Various bites will be provided as guests watch a demo while creating their own DIY charcuterie board. Tickets include admission to the class, the demonstration, the DIY board, recipe cards and 10% off all charcuterie purchases for the night. Select beer and wine will be available for purchase throughout the duration of the class.

Price: $35

Tickets: http://viaumbria.com/august-8-being-the-butcher-building-a-brunch-board.html

Movie and a Meal: Celebrate Ferragosto with Mid-August Lunch – Tuesday, August 15, 7:30 p.m.

Via Umbria is celebrating Ferragosto, an Italian holiday coinciding with the major Catholic feast of the Assumption of Mary, with dinner alongside film, Mid-August Lunch. The story, taking place during this very festival, centers on Gianni a middle-aged man living in Rome with his elderly mother. As the city clears out for the holiday, a new opportunity knocks on Gianni's door in the most interesting way. During the movie, guests will enjoy a three-course pasta dinner prepared by Chef LaCivita with options like tagliatelle with pesto or gnocchi with sweet cherry tomatoes, basil, EVOO, garlic and pecorino.

Price: $25

Tickets: http://viaumbria.com/august-15-movie-and-a-meal-mid-august-lunch.html
 

Sip ‘n’ Shop: First Look at Our New Ceramics – Wednesday, August 23, 7:30 p.m.

Join Via Umbria on Wednesday, August 23 to sip and shop their selection of newly arrived Geribi hand-painted ceramics from Italy. All ceramics will be offered at a discounted price and guests will receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco with each purchase made. The store will also offer specially priced drinks at the bar, and food will be available for purchase at the café.

Price: Free

For more information on happy hour or any of the above events, 

please visit http://viaumbria.com/events#