Welcome Yuletide Dinner - December 1, 2026

Our traditional dinner party to welcome the Yuletide period!

Appetizers

Raw oysters and scampi

Truffle-scented salmon carpaccio

Salmon marinated in orange

Seared tuna with balsamic vinegar and soya sauce

Mussels sautéed with tomatoes

Fried baby octopus

Gateau of Sardinian crisp bread (Pane carasau), pecorino (sheep's milk) cheese and swordfish

Primi

Potato gnocchi with sea bass (spigola) and bottarga (cured fish roe)

Creamy risotto with scampi

Secondo

Oristano-style gilt-head bream (orata) with Vernaccia wine

Baked sea bass (branzino)

Roast potatoes

Raw vegetables with Italian oil dip (Pinzimonio)

Dolce

Sorbet

Traditional Italian sweet loaf (Panettone) and bubbly

White wine: Sardinian Vermentino

Water, coffee, digestives

Accommodations can be made for people who cannot eat fish or seafood, but this and any other dietary restrictions must be communicated in advance to the CCR.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026

Where: Ristorante Eleonora D’Arborea, Corso Trieste 23

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: CCR members €45; non-members €60.

RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle, with the names of members of your party and proof of payment. Deadline 12 noon, Sat. Nov. 28, 2026. Please note that those arriving without reservations and payment will not be accommodated.

NB: Payment must be made in advance and will not be refunded for no-shows or late cancellations. Please inform us of any dietary requirements upon reservation and no later than Nov. 28th.

Historical Dinner: Tastes of Ancient Rome - November 20, 2026

How different were food and dining in ancient Rome? You may have an inkling, especially if you've attended some of our historical talks. Now's your chance to taste the differences... on the Appian Way! 

This dinner has been specifically designed for us and will be illustrated (in English and Italian) by a restauranteur who has spent years studying ancient Roman culinary texts and experimenting to recreate the typical flavours and recipes of the era. Space is limited, so book soon and avoid missing out on this unique culinary experience in a beautiful location.

Gustum (appetizers)

Cato the Elder's Libum (small bread buns with ricotta)

Epityrium (olive spread)

Apicius-inspired ham cooked with honey in bread crust

Columella's fresh cheese with herbs

Virgil's moretum (sheep cheese with garlic, coriander and celery)

Apicius's ova elixa (boiled eggs with condiments) & Columella's "caciofiore" (soft local cheese) 

Mensa Prima (main dishes)

a taste of patina cotidiana (the precursor of lasagna!)

dishes to share:

Pollo oxizomum (chicken with leeks, olive oil, vinegar and garum)

Isicia omentata (pork meatballs in grape sauce)

Lettuce with oxyporum (ancient Roman salad dressing!)

-- served with traditional panis quadratus (fresh segmented bread) --

Mensa Secunda (dessert)

Tyropatina (with milk, eggs, honey and black pepper)

Wine: Colli Albani DOC Antica Roma, mineral water, coffee

When: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Via Appia Antica (near Cecilia Metella). Note that the new ZTL (traffic limit) in this area is only active on Saturdays and Sundays, so it will not apply on Friday. Abundant parking space available. Exact info on the location and logistics will be sent to confirmed participants.
Cost: current CCR members €40, guests €50. Advance payment required.
RSVP and payment to canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Anna by Nov. 15th (attach proof of payment). You are financially responsible for your reservation.

CCR Book Club - November 22, 2026

The November pick is the historical novel "A Far-Flung Life" by M. L. Stedman, set on a remote Australian "sheep station" in the mid-20th century.

When: Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026

Time: 1 p.m.

Where: Private residence of CCR member. Exact address sent to confirmed participants by email. Open only to current members of the CCR. 

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

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

Micro-Distillery Tasting - November 12, 2026

We're heading to a micro-distillery that produces handmade amaro liqueurs, gin and other distillates in small batches, to have a tasting of six of their products paired with nibbles. We'll also be given a presentation of their artisanal process.

Maximum 8 participants and advance payment required to confirm booking.

When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026

Time: 6-7 p.m. (please be on time)

Where: L'Ardente, microdistilleria artigiana, via delle Azalee 71 (Centocelle area, near metro Mirti)

Cost: €25 paid in advance.

RSVP: ATTN Marielle at canadarome@gmail.com 

CCR Book Club - October 25, 2026

In October the reading group is going to talk about "The Husbands" by Holly Gramazio. 

When: Sunday, Sept. 25, 2026

Time: 1 p.m.

Where: Private residence of CCR member. Exact address sent to confirmed participants by email. Open only to current members of the CCR. 

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

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

Halloween Walk: Roman Ghosts - October 31, 2026

Prepare to be shocked and terrified this Halloween! Come and join a really unusual twilight ghost walk with Olivia along the Tiber in Rione Ripa. Equipped with sheets and lanterns, each participant will “adopt” the identity of one of many mysterious and fascinating Roman ghosts as they congregate to haunt the Tiber’s riverbanks. Meet these mysterious characters from local folklore and hear their scary true stories. Those who wish can also follow the group for a cheerful evening meal after the walk.

NB: This walk is not suitable for young children because the historical events are real and can be disturbing for them.

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. (please arrive by 5:15)
Meeting Place: registered participants will be informed by email of the exact spot along the river. 
Cost: Guided walk for CCR members €10, non-members €15. Optional dinner will be no-host, paid separately by each participant.
RSVP: ATTN Marina at canadarome@gmail.com by 29 Oct. 2026