Chef Andrea Perini x Charlie's Burgers x Abandoned Grove

This instalment of the Charlie’s Burgers Dinner Series brings together three forces in food and wine: Charlie’s Burgers, Chef Andrea Perini from Tuscany, and Abandoned Grove.

Since 2009, Charlie’s Burgers, led by Franco Stalteri and Donato Carozza, has been curating world-class, sold out dining events with chefs recognized by The World's 50 Best Restaurants, The Michelin Guide, and Relais & Chateaux, and was ranked by Food & Wine Magazine as #3 of the “100 Best New Food and Drink Experiences in the World.”

Chef Andrea Perini is Italy’s leading culinary voice on extra virgin olive oil and Executive Chef of Al 588 in Bagno a Ripoli in Tuscany, where he curates limited seasonal oils and works closely with more than 90 local farmers and artisans to elevate Tuscan tradition with a modern, ingredient-driven touch.

Fil Bucchino is a global voice in extra virgin olive oil and the founder of Abandoned Grove. His work spans from hosting and co-producing the award-winning documentary Obsessed with Olive Oil to teaching at Yale and collaborating with Chianti Classico and embassies around the world. Fil is among a handful of North Americans recognized in Italy’s official directories of olive oil experts.

Together, Charlie’s Burgers, Chef Andrea Perini, and Abandoned Grove invite guests to experience a dinner that celebrates territory, tradition, and transformation through food, wine, and olive oil.

This once-in-a-lifetime CB dinner will take place at the embassy of all things Tuscan, Tutti Matti in Toronto, led by Chef Alida Solomon. Since 2002, Chef Alida Solomon has been serving food and wine that honours the spirit and culture of Tuscany.

Menu

Aperitivo
Olive Oil Martini — Gin or Vodka EVOO washed martini

Steamed egg, mushrooms, parmesan fondue, truffle bread
I Piaggioni Rosso Toscano, IGT, Mocali, 2021, Tuscany, Italy

Bison tartar, maple syrup mayo, fresh cheese, red berries
Le Cupole Rosso Toscana, IGT, Vini Franchetti, 2022, Tuscany, Italy

“Pasta con la pomarola“
Pasta with tomato sauce
Averardo Pinot Noir, IGT, Cafaggiolo, 2020, Tuscany, Italy

Cappelletti stuffed with wild boar in dolceforte, toasted pine nuts,
roasted tomato, chocolate fondue, brandied onions

Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG, Poggio Nardone, 2019, Tuscany, Italy

Deer sirloin with olive oil chard purée
Brunello di Montalcino, DOCG, Mocali, 2019, Tuscany, Italy

Sheep or goat yogurt mousse
with black cabbage, raspberries, white chocolate

Prosecco Brut, DOC, Canti, 2023, Veneto, Italy