By Pedro Carrizo
Italian flavors have always been present in the history of Brazil’s state of Rio Grande do Sul, so they could not be left out of the gastronomic route of the Bom Gourmet Festival in Porto Alegre.
From March 3 to 26, the event puts renowned restaurants of the gaucho capital in the spotlight that have prepared special menus for a fixed price.
Five of the 15 selected establishments represent the ‘Cucina della Nonna’, with Italian classics among the starters, main courses, and desserts.
In all of them, the complete experience costs R$69.90 to R$89.90 (US$13 to US$19).
ABOUT THE BOM GOURMET FESTIVAL
The event, idealized by Gazeta do Povo, reaches its second edition in Porto Alegre.
The participating establishments have created menus three times, served at lunch and/or dinner – depending on the operation of the house.
To participate in this delicious experience, download the Bom Gourmet app (available for Android and IOS), where you can check the menus of each restaurant, as well as schedules, payment methods, and other information.
5 Italian restaurants in the Bom Gourmet Festival in Porto Alegre:
DI PAOLO – BOULEVARD LAÇADOR
Located in another tourist attraction in the capital, Boulevard Laçador, Di Paolo brings the flavors of the Serra Gaúcha with a la carte dishes that warm the soul.
There, you will be delighted with a dazzling sequence of skewers, pasta with several types of sauce, fried ‘polenta'(cooked and fried corn meal), and much more, which will be served at your request.
EXPRESSO DI PAOLO – LAÇADOR BOULEVARD
Also, at Boulevard Laçador, the Expresso Di Paolo is the chain’s ‘à la carte’ version.
The house has prepared the traditional cappelletti soup as a starter, followed by tortéi with dried tomato sauce, galeto (fried chicken), and other side dishes.
You can also try among the main courses the filet mignon with spaghetti in four-cheese sauce.
BRESSER GROCERY
Inspired by the old warehouses in the Italian neighborhoods of Mooca and Brás, in São Paulo, the Mercearia Bresser brings to Bom Gourmet typical dishes inspired by Italy, such as chicken fillet parmigiana, lasagna Bolognese and, of course, pizza.
PECORINO BAR & TRATTORIA
Mediterranean flavors with fresh fish and spices are the distinguishing features of Pecorino. Among the Italian flavors, the house-prepared ‘polpettine al forno’ as a starter, followed by the traditional gnocchi with tomato sauce and tenderloin strips, and tiramisu for dessert.
HOUSE OF THE MARQUIS
Anyone who enjoys a good chicken will surely know Casa do Marquês, located on Marquês do Pombal Street.
Delight in the cappelletti soup, the ‘galeto ao primo canto’, and a classic ‘sagu’ with cream for dessert.
With information from Gazeta do Povo