Indonesian Apericena - November 6, 2024

What's an apericena? It's in-between an aperitif and dinner! We liked the welcome at Bali Bar so much when we went a couple of years ago that we're going back, but for a heartier menu this time.

Mixed appetizer:

a spring roll, two corn fritters & a veggie

Main dish:

lucky yellow rice

rendang sapí (beef stew with coconut milk)

babi kecap (Indonesian braised pork with sweet soy sauce)

shrimp cracker

pickled vegetables

1 cocktail, wine or non-alcoholic beverage

water

When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Bali Bar, Via del Mattonato 29 (Trastevere)

Cost: €25 for the above menu. No host; you will pay the restaurant directly for the menu plus any extras you order.

RSVP to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle by 4 Nov., 2024.

CCR Walks: The Appian Way - October 20, 2024

The Appian Way or the "Queen of Roads" is one of the oldest, most important, and most complete examples of a major ancient Roman road. The Via Appia Antica was recently named a UNESCO  world heritage site. This walk traces some of the events and people linked to this great road, with stories and events both famous and notorious about its inhabitants and travellers, from Republican Rome to Fellini’s Dolce Vita.

When: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. start; 9:30 meeting for coffee.

Meeting Place: Appia Antica Caffè, Via Appia Antica, 175.

Cost: €10 for members and €15 for non-members.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Linda by Oct.18, 2024. You are financially responsible for your reservation.

Thanksgiving Lunch - October 13, 2024

Join us on Sunday the 13th of October for our traditional Thanksgiving lunch! This year our delicious feast will be prepared by a very welcoming restaurant in the Prati district. Book soon, as we need to order the right size turkey well in advance!

Menu

Creamy pumpkin ravioli

Roast turkey with chestnut and prune stuffing
Cranberry sauce
Green beans
Roasted new potatoes
Roast pumpkin

Wine
Still and sparkling water

Selection of cakes made in-house
Coffee

When: Sunday, October 13, 2024

Time: Seating at 12:30 p.m. Please be punctual.

Where: Ristorante Bisteccheria L'Isola della Pizza, Via degli Scipioni 45 (near Ottaviano metro)

Cost: Advance payment required. €50 CCR members; €60 non-members. Please note that you will be charged individually for any different or additional orders beyond the set menu listed above.

RSVP & PoP: to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Anna by close of business on Oct. 6th. We cannot admit anyone who hasn't completed their prior booking.

CCR Book Club - October 27, 2024

The October meeting will be a Sunday afternoon affair! Viola Ardone's "The Children's Train" will be the topic of discussion. It is available in English and the original Italian version.

When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024

Time: 3 p.m.

Where: Private residence of CCR member (Piazza Bologna area); exact address sent to confirmed participants by email. Open only to current members of the CCR. 

Potluck: Please let Lucy know what you'll be bringing.

Further info & RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Lucy. As space is limited, reservation is compulsory.

Season Opening Reception at SEEN Rooftop - October 4, 2024

Our formal reception to officially welcome the 2024-2025 club season is taking place at the very exclusive "SEEN by Olivier" rooftop restaurant, inside the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel. This luxury 5-star hotel opened just over a year ago in one "arm" of the neoclassical Piazza Esedra, with its famous fountain of the Naiads.

Buffet menu:

Beet carpaccio with feta cheese, macadamia nuts and orange dressing

Lamb croquettes

Meatballs with eggs and truffle pecorino cheese

Zucchini flowers with fresh ricotta and tomato

Veggie maki

Sake maki (salmon)

Vegetarian lasagna

Tiramisù

SEEN mini tart

 

Beverages:

Still and sparkling water

Wine

Fruit juices

When: Friday, October 4, 2024

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: SEEN by Olivier Rooftop, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel, Piazza della Repubblica 48

Cost: CCR members €50, non-members €60. 

RSVP & Payment in advance to canadarome@gmail.com by Tue. Oct. 1st, 2024. You are financially responsible for your booking.

Historical Aperitivo: Napoleon and the Repubblica Romana - September 23, 2024

We're going to gather again at the gourmet hang-out, Plebiscito, just steps away from the famous enclosed balcony of the apartment where Napoleon Bonaparte's mother lived. That's no accident because we'll have historian Christine Contrada telling us more about the famous revolutionary general and his connections to Rome, while we enjoy a delicious aperitivo.

When: Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Plebiscito Cucina Bar Mercato, Via del Plebiscito 104 (near Piazza Venezia)

Cost: €20 for the aperitivo combo with a drink (wine, beverage or select cocktails), water, focaccia, and charcuterie board (or vegetarian/vegan option: pinzimonio with veggies rather than coldcuts and cheese). Each participant is responsible for their individual payment, including any extras ordered.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marina to secure a spot with us.