Consisting of at least seven seafood dishes, the Feast of the Seven Fishes – also known as, La Vigilia or The Vigil – is a massive feast celebrated on Christmas Eve. Historically speaking, the Feast of the Seven Fishes is an ode to abstinence, a Roman Catholic tradition whereby meat, milk, or animal fat can not be consumed on Saturdays, eve’s of specific holy holidays, and during Lent.
Popular among many Italian American families today, the feast’s origins can be traced back to Southern Italy, where warm coastal waters provide a sustainable food source year round.
Chef de Cuisine, Jason La Iacona, will take us on a journey down the Sicilian coast line to enjoy a traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here through our Eventbrite page!
Course One – A Tasting of Florida Shrimp
Herb-Butter Braised Rock Shrimp
Sweet White Shrimp Tostada with Salsa Verde
Royal Red Shrimp with Marie Rose Aioli
Course Two – Smoked & Cured Treats
Hickory Smoked Mackerel with Vinegar Glaze
Molasses Smoked Salmon Crostini with Maple Cream Cheese
Salt Cod Fritters with Lemon Aioli
Course Three – Salad
Grilled Octopus with California Olive Oil, Stewed Sweet Peppers and Arugula
Course Four – Pasta
A Ragout of Olives, Capers, Anchovy and Mussels tossed in Tagliatelle
Course Five – Roast of Reel Caught
the Season’s Best Sustainable Fish, Roasted and served with Broccolini
and Lemon-Tasso Beurre Blanc
Course Six – Cioppino
A Stew of Clams, White Fish and Scallops in a Southern-inspired Tomato Broth,
garnished with Asparagus and Torn Bread
Course Seven – Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked with Sweetened Mascarpone and Cocoa
Drink Pairings
Lamberti Prosecco, D.O.C. Veneto, Italy
Bouchard Pere & Fils Chardonnay, Bourgogne, France