Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host the “Around the World With Gruppo Campari” on Tuesday, November 7, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The event will feature special guest speaker Paige Roubic of Gruppo Campari and four creative courses expertly paired with different premium spirits from the 6th largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. The cost is $40 per person (plus tax and gratuity) for food only, and $60 per person (plus tax and gratuity) for food and spirits. Reservations are required with a credit card and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.

Gruppo Campari, founded in 1860, is a leading player in the global branded beverage industry with a portfolio counting more than 50 premium and super premium brands spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities, and being distributed in more than 190 countries in the world.

The menu was created by the Varanese team led by Chef Erik Abraham and will consist of:

First Course
“Jamaica”
Appleton Estate Rum, Pomegranate Liqueur, All Spice Dram and Ginger Beer
Jerk Chicken Sausage
Served over a Smoked Bacon Jamaican Rice and Beans
Topped with a Mango-Habanero Chutney

Second Course
“Mexico”
Espolòn Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar and Fresh Pressed Granny Smith Juice
Roasted Pork Posole Rojo
Served with Fried Blue Corn Tortillas

Third Course
“England/Scotland”
Bulldog Gin, Glen Grant Scotch, B&B and Luxardo
Char Grilled Strip Steak
With Baked Potato Puree and Creamed English Peas

Fourth Course
“Italy”
Espresso, Averna Amaro, Campari, Simple Syrup
Tiramisu