CCR Official 2017-2018 Season Opening Party - September 26, 2017

Our traditional cocktail party to officially open the new Canadian Club of Rome season will be returning to one of our favourite locations! H.E. Dennis A. Savoie, Canada's Ambassador to the Holy See, and Mme Claudette Savoie, CCR Patrons of Honour, have now moved to Villa Laurier, the official Canadian residence near Porta San Sebastiano, and, ever gracious with the CCR, they will be opening this gorgeous location overlooking the ancient Aurelian Walls to our members and guests.

CCR member Sylvie Gagnon's "Around You" catering will provide delicious, creative finger food and an open bar.

Buffet menu

Drinks:
Welcome cocktail
Prosecco
Spritz cocktail
Water flavoured with the "scents of the season"
Red & white wines "DOC Casale Vallechiesa"
Still and sparkling water

Savouries:

Mini pastry croissants with salmon
Cracker crisps with leak & speck julienne
Duchess potato boats with herb robiola cream cheese
Omelette strips with truffle cream
Caponata eggplant mix
Carrot and mint velouté
Rosemary potato cubes and chickpeas
Charcuterie boards with assorted DOP-quality coldcuts (Susianella Viterbese salami; salamis flavoured with coriander/red onion/honey)
"Slow Food"-certified herb beef fillet strips
Canapés with Mojito-scented cured lard paté/with raspberries/with garden vegetables
Fried truffle croquettes
Paccheri pasta with tomato, mozzarella and basil/with ricotta cheese and salmon
Gnocchetti Sardi pasta with cirtrus & ginger
Moroccan cous-cous with vegetables

Sweet endings:
"Birramisù" cups with hemp
Puff pastry flakes with caramelized apples and cinnamon

When: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The gardens of the Official Residence of the Ambassador of Canada to the Holy See, Via di Porta San Sebastiano (exact address and parking details will be sent to confirmed participants only).
Cost: Current season (Sept.-June) CCR members €25 each, guests €35 each, including all food and drinks. Advance payment required.
N.B. This event is open to guests only if accompanied by fully paid and registered CCR members.
Security: Mandatory registration of all participants. Please note that due to security requirements we will need the full name of each person attending at the time of booking. Also, you are required to have photo ID on the evening of the event. Anyone not on the list will be denied admission.
RSVP and payment no later than 5 p.m. September 24th to canadarome@gmail.com, or until sold out. You are financially responsible for your reservation. Space is limited, so pre-pay a.s.a.p.

CCR Season Closing Fête - June 17, 2015

The gorgeous setting of Hotel Palazzo Montemartini will welcome our fabulous fête to close the 2014-2015 season of the Canadian Club of Rome. We will also be honoured by the presence of the Ambassador to Italy, Peter McGovern, and Madame Sharon McGovern, along with the new Ambassador to the Holy See, Dennis Savoie, and Madame Claudette Savoie, at this gala evening.

The five-star Palazzo Montemartini's luxurious spaces, which are both contemporary and classic, surround sections of the ancient Servian Walls. Our delicious buffet, designed by executive chef Simone Strano, will be served in their stylish "Senses" restaurant and lounge. 

Menu:

Nori salmon with salmon roe and green apple foam
Cous-cous with vegetable confetti, almonds and Mediterranean spices
Mini beef burgers with mustard and leafy greens
Mini salmon burgers with cocktail sauce and Belgian endive with orange
Crunchy breaded shrimp lollipops
DOP parmigiano reggiano crisps
Classic panzanella (bread & tomato salad)

Sicilian vegetable caponata
Eggplant Parmigiana
Mini rice balls with saffron, peas and Primo Sale cheese
Mini rice balls with veal ragù and mozzarella
Crêpes with Cantabrian Sea anchovies
“Cacio e pepe” (pecorino romano & pepper) crêpes
Mini focaccia sandwiches with prosciutto crudo and rocket greens
Bread sticks with fennel seed and sesame
Vegetable tempura with sweet & sour sauce
Mini tartares with “Chianina” variety beef, with caper flowers and anchovy filets

Sicilian cannoli with sheep’s milk ricotta and nuts
Mini fruit salad with mint and lemon
Assorted maccarons
Passion fruit mousse and coconut crisp 

Water, white & red wines, prosecco, non-alcoholic cocktail, coffee

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Time: 7:30 p.m. 
Where: Palazzo Montemartini, Largo Giovanni Montemartini 20 
Cost: CCR members €45, guests/non-members €60 (NB: event costs are partially sponsored by the CCR); advanced payment required. 
RSVP & Advance payment completed no later than June 12th 3:00 p.m. to canadarome@gmail.com.
Suggested attire: Best cocktail/elegant informal.
NB: You are financially responsible for your reservation: advanced payment required. Open seating -- no assigned seats except for CCR guests of honour.