Culina & Vinoteca’s Chef Luca Moriconi Flies In Mama for Mother’s Day Series

(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of Culina) For the second year in a row, Culina & Vinoteca is flying in Chef de Cuisine Luca Moriconi’s very own Mama Grazia for a week-long celebration featuring three marvelous Mom-centric celebrations (Monday, May 6^th, 2019 through Sunday, May 12^th, 2019). The restaurant’s adjoining private screening room will feature a“Movies Moms Love” Dinner Series; special MAMMA MIA! Dinner Menu featuring Mama Grazia’s authentic Tuscan specialties, and a lavish Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch Buffet.

Three special evenings that will all begin with Chef Luca’s Mama Grazia inspired Three-Course Prix-Fixe Dinner Menu ($59 per person including screening), followed by a showing of three iconic “Movies Moms Love” inside the Four Seasons Culina & Vinoteca movie theater offering Moms a private cinematic experience in the 37-seat private screening room with reclining leather chairs for Mom to literally put her feet up and relax, each seat is accompanied with its own plush blanket for maximum opulence and comfort.

Culina & Vinoteca’s “Movies Moms Love Dinner Series with Dinner at 6:00 pm followed by Movie at 8:00 pm  Schedule:  “The First Wives Club” (May 8); “Sex and the City” (May 9); “Bad Moms” (May 9)

 Chef Luca’s Mama Grazia inspired Three-Course Prix-Fixe Dinner begins with the First Course including a choice of the Crostini di Fegatini featuring chicken liver pate, fried crostini, caper berries, and parsley; the Zuppa di Farro e Fagioli, a Spelt and Borlotti bean soup with lardo and rosemary, or the Insalata Panzanella with Ciabatta bread, red wine vinegar, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. Mom will then have her choice of Entrée beginning with the Pasta al Salvietto, a spinach and ricotta roll made from fresh pasta, butter and sage sauce; the Pollo Alla Cacciatora, organic boneless Jidori chicken with San Marzano tomatoes, green olives, white wine, rosemary and white onions, or the Baccala in Umido, comprised of braised Baccala cod, leeks, Swiss chard, San Marzano tomatoes, garlic and shallots. Lastly, Mom can choose her very own Dessert, from a selection of Le Torte con I Becchi, traditional Lucchesia pies.

A very special MAMMA MIA! Dinner Menu inspired by Chef de Cuisine Luca Moriconi’s mom runs from Monday, May 6^th, 2019 through Sunday, May 12^th, 2019.  The menu features Mama Grazia’s authentic Tuscan recipes as she works side by side to collaborate on dishes like the Carpaccio di Manzo al Limone comprised of beef carpaccio, Pecorino Toscano, lemon and arugula salad, or the Zuppa Ribollita, a seasonal vegetable and bean soup served with a crispy Ciabatta bread.  Pasta selections include  Mama Grazia’s Tordelli; a roasted beef and prosciutto ravioli served with rustic beef sugo and thyme, and the Pallette di Polenta e Funghi made with polenta, sautéed mixed mushrooms, garlic, San Marzano tomatoes and parsley.

Savory selections include  Cotolette d`Agnello with breaded and fried lamb chops, butter lettuce, lemon, artichoke flan, or the succulent Cinghiale in Umido Con Polenta made with braised wild boar, polenta gialla, and Taggiasca black olives.

Desserts include  Le Torte con I Becchi, a traditional Lucchesia pie with fillings such as Ricotta & Dark Chocolate Chips, Marinated Strawberries & Lemon Whipped Cream, and Amaretti Cookies & Custard Cream.

In addition to the always extraordinary Sunday Brunch, Mama Grazia will be on site at a special station with  her Fresh Rolled Pasta and specialties.  Thelavish Mother’s Day Buffet Style Brunch on Sunday, May 12^th, 2019  Breakfast and Eggs including freshly made Omelets with a choice of condiments, Canadian Bacon Benedict with Hollandaise, Salmon Cakes with poached egg and Béarnaise, and Organic Hen Eggs cooked any style.  Other choices include Ricotta Cheese Blintzes with Fresh Berry Compote, the Honey Fried Chicken with Silver Dollar Waffles, or made-to-order Vanilla Belgium Waffles with choice of toppings include dulce de leche, maple syrup, orange marmalade, whipped butter and cream, or preserves.

Fresh and seasonal salad selections include the trendy  Tuscan Kale with pistachio, pumpkin seed, blueberries, goji berries, bee pollen, and aged balsamic; Compressed Watermelon with torn mint, grilled halloumi and Taggiasca olives, and Greek Pasta Salad with farfalle, Feta cheese, piquillo peppers, pepperoncini and Kalamata olives.

The Sushi & Seafood Station offers  Nigiri Sushi and Rolls, Alaskan King Crab Claws, Spicy Tuna Cones, Oysters, Green Lip Mussels, and more.  Entrées include specialties such as the  Red Beet Glazed Atlantic Salmon with cauliflower rice and pickled cherries; Fava Bean & Ricotta Ravioli with braised Swiss chard and aged balsamic, and the Veal Shoulder with white beans, pancetta and salsa verde. A Hong Kong Dim Sum Station adds to the Asian offerings.

Dessert includes House Made Doughnuts with assorted toppings; House-Made Gelato and Sorbets with sugar cones; selection of delicious Mini French Pastries, and Holiday Desserts..   Culina & Vinoteca’s Children’s Buffet  serves up Mini Cheese Burgers, Cheese & Tomato Grilled Cheese, Chicken Tenders, Grilled Veggies with Pesto Hummus, Turkey “Kid’s Club” Finger Sandwiches on whole wheat bread, along with Watermelon Pops and assorted Cupcakes and Cookies.

For more information and to make reservations, please visit www.CulinaRestaurant.comor call Culina & Vinoteca at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills directly at 310.860.4000.