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Girasole Events & Classes

Around the World Wine Tasting

Around the World Wine Tasting Sunday, January 12, 3-5 pm Start the year off right and join us for this tasting of fifteen wines from South Africa, France, Argentina, & Italy!  Hosted by Roger Brall of Ethan Williams, LLC, you will be introduced to small vintners from each country.  From a South African sparkling to …

Cooking Class with Chef Patierno – Regional Soups & Pasta

Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 pm Join Chef Patierno for an interactive cooking demonstration featuring regional Italian soups and their accompanying pasta shapes.  Sit back, enjoy a glass of wine, and learn such specialties as “tortellini en brodo” where the hat shaped pasta is served in the rich braising broth.  Or from the Romagna region, you’ll …

New Year’s Eve Dinner

On New Year’s Eve, Chef Patierno will feature the following four-course, fixed-price dinner. Each course has several options, so there’s certain to be something to please every palate. Seatings are from 5 – 10 pm.  The cost is $95 per person, exclusive of beverages, tax, and gratuity.  Add 3 wine pairings for an additional $35 …

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Feb 3

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Jan 26

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We are less than one week away from our Damilano Piedmont Wine Dinner! Have you made your reservation yet?!

Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00pm
5 courses of rustic Piedmont dishes to accompany the wines of the historic @damilanobarolo, hosted by @thomas_cuni 
Call to reserve, 540.253.5501

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Jan 21

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Leek cappelletti or pappardelle with chicken livers and sage??

We still have some availability for this evening. Just give us a call to reserve! 540-253-5501
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Jan 19

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Pork tenderloin milanese with morels and a brandy cream sauce. On our specials tonight, we open at 4:30. 
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Jan 15

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It’s a cool, brisk day! Luckily we have pappardelle with chicken livers and sage to warm your body and soul. 

We open at 4:30. 
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Jan 11

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A delight for the eyes and the palate! Crunchy, bitter radicchio with a tangy passion fruit vinaigrette and roasted hazelnuts. 

On our featured specials tonight. We open at 4:30. 
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Jan 7

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Looks like the staff beat the photographer to it….and it wasn’t long before the plate was wiped clean. 

Chestnut panna cotta with Italian candied chestnuts. Perfect for the season and simply phenomenal. Just ask our staff if you don’t believe it.
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Jan 4

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Our Christmas decorations won’t be up for much longer! 

We are open tonight, with some spectacular featured specials from Chef Lou and his crew.
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Dec 15

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Dec 2

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This! And a whole lot of other great things going on this weekend. Our Holiday Art and Gift Sale is this Sunday, featuring works by renowned artist and printmaker @robert_patierno. As well as a wine tasting featuring wines to celebrate with, hosted by Kevin Lewis of @lestoriewines. More info at the link in our bio. 

📸 Persimmon custard drizzled with Saba
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Nov 26

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And now back to our regularly scheduled programming…..

House made pork terrine with cornichons and pear mostarda, on our featured specials tonight. 

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing you.
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Nov 12

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Girasole Italian Cuisine - The Plains, VA

(540) 253-5501
4244 Loudoun Avenue
The Plains, VA 20198
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Wednesday – Sunday: 4:30pm with the last seating at 8:30pm

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