In the 1970s, Piero Selvaggio knew he had to move away from the Red Sauce Italian he was serving at Valentino restaurant in Santa Monica. Piero went back home to Italy and rediscovered his country's real food heritage, bringing back such alien items as … carpaccio and arugula. Artisan Italian vintners also found a champion in Piero, and so you can thank him for every good bottle of Italian wine you drink that isn't wrapped in straw. 

For you and up to 3 guests, we're offering a once-in-a-lifetime dinner with Piero at Valentino, who will be interviewed at the table about his role in the food revolution by former LA Times food writer Russ Parsons, with Off-Ramp's John Rabe as your master of ceremonies. All wine and food included.

Valentino Santa Monica
3115 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica 90405
Tel: 310-829-4313

Date of dinner: June 28, 2016*

Wine donated by Silverlake Wine