Photography By : Jeff Heeney
VIP Alexandria Magazine recently joined forces with several local businesses to present the North vs. South Italian Wine Dinner at La Fiamma Italian Kitchen.
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Guests were treated to their choice of aperitif cocktail, created by Catoctin Creek's John Shope, before the four-course dinner began. La Fiamma's executive chef and owner, Gonzalo Pardo, presented each dish as Impero Wine Distributor's Co-Owner, Roberto D'Onofrio, led guests further into Italy with each sip!