A limited number of seats remain for Meadowlands Racetrack’s five-course Italian Wine Dinner this Saturday (Jan. 19).

Each course is paired with a wine that is crafted by smaller or lesser known Italian producers that use high quality, old world grape varietals.

The dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. and live racing will begin at 7:15 p.m.

The menu created by executive Chef Dennis Sammarone includes:

1st course: Assorted Italian Antipasti including eggplant, mozzarella, prosciutto, provolone & olives paired with Barbera D’Asti Superior.

2nd course: Linguine Cozze E Vongole Scampi (pasta with mussels, shrimp, and clams in a white wine sauce) paired with Theresa Eccher Carricante-Catarratto.

3rd course: Classic Caesar Salad paired with Mosparone ‘Brina’ Piemonte Sauvignon.

4th course: Grilled Strip Steak with Tuscan fries and creamed spinach paired with Agricola Bellaria Irpinia Campi Taurisini.

5th course: Italian Ricotta Cheese Cake & Belgium Mousse Cake with Campania Passito Fiano di Agricola Bellaria.

The dinner is $70 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). For reservations call 201-460-4079.

For the complete dinner menu visit http://playmeadowlands.com/event_detail.aspx?id=15082.

(Meadowlands Racetrack)