Flavors of the Harvest
Break the monotony of uninspired take-out with curated weekly menus and travel stories from across Italy by one of D.C.’s iconic restaurants.
The i Ricchi Food Club is a pre-paid pickup food service Tuesday through Sundaty that curates authentic Italian cuisine with a pre-set 4 course menu for up to 8 people. Each week, Chef Christianne Ricchi hand crafts a different luxurious dining experience that will transport you through Italy -- and the optional wines and spirits will only add to the fun!As featured in
WEEK 132 MENU: September 27 - October 2, 2022
Vino - Flavors of the Harvest
There are few things that unite all Italians like the harvest of grapes. The decision of when is the right time to begin harvesting is determined by the ripeness of the grape and the state of the weather – usually in August for whites and September/October for the reds. This is the time for annual wine festivals, tours, and tastings in every grape growing region of Italy.
This week’s menu celebrates the grape and its juice both in the glass and in savory authentic recipes.
WEEK 132 WINE - A true (and exceptional) Chianti
Toscolo, Chianti DOCG 2019
Think Tuscan. That's Toscolo, Neil & Maria Empson's labor of love from a longtime passion for this extraordinary region. The name itself is a tribute to Tuscany: a Renaissance Italian word, it means "Tuscan boy." The Empsons chose their friend and star oenologist Franco Bernabei to style the wines with Neil himself. Nothing was left to chance in order to make the Empsons' proprietary brand their ideal Tuscan credentials. Maria Gemma Empson personally designed the ultraclassic packaging and the wines' characteristic "ancient seal," bearing the features of the eponymous "Tuscan boy.
Toscolo Chianti is a brilliant ruby in color, this forward Sangiovese is supple, fruity and flavorful on the palate, with appealing balance.
"A Chianti with lots of currant and black-cherry character. Medium body with round tannins and a flavorful finish. So delicious and fruity. Real Chianti." 92 Points, James Suckling, Wine Spectator
EVERY SUNDAY: Prime Rib Sunday Supper
Our Sunday night Prime Rib Supper is designed to deliver good, solid comfort food to nurture both the flesh and the spirit. We slow-roast our herb-crusted prime rib for hours, and serve it sliced thick with a rich beef jus reduction and crispy steak fries, fresh salad, rosemary focaccia and our Tuscan tiramisu. We are also offering three tiers of wine that go beautifully with supper. Enjoy!
EVERY SUNDAY: Fried Chicken Meal
At our little Trattoria in Tuscany we were famous for our "Pollo Fritto," fried chicken. The Florentines would drive out to visit us in the country on the weekends and we would always sell out. I am proud to say that my American friends and customers (even those from the South!) seem to have also fallen in love with my recipe so I am starting a new tradition. On Sundays I will be frying up my recipe -- this time for the Washingtonians.
And now we have perfected a Gluten-Free version that is equally delicious and have created an entire menu that is gluten-free to accompany.
"Let me take you on a journey through Italy. Andiamo!" Christianne Ricchi
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Process
| STEP 1: Choose your membership level |
| STEP 2: Select number of servings, wine, weeks, weekly pick-up day and time. |
| STEP 3: Pick-up at 1220 19th St, NW, DC on your specified day and time. Stay in your car, call us 202-835-2021, we will be right out with your food. |
| STEP 4: Follow easy reheating instructions, light your candle, pop your cork and take-off on your trip to Italy! |