Enjoy a taste of Italy this October at chef Kathy Cary’s Oliva Bella Dinner!

Held Saturday, Oct. 29 at Lilly’s – A Kentucky Bistro, the dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a small tasting of select Oliva Bella products followed by a four-course dinner showcasing Oliva Bella extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegar. Each of the products featured throughout the evening are sourced directly from small family farms in Italy by Oliva Bella owner Lea Ann Vessels.

Vessels will be available throughout the evening to talk about the origins and health benefits of the products. The dinner offers a great opportunity for guests to try Oliva Bella, which is now available for retail in Louisville, and learn about different applications for the products. The cost is $65 per person including wine pairings. Tax and gratuity are additional. For more information or to reserve a table, call the restaurant at 502-451-0447.

Lilly’s Oliva Bella Dinner Menu:

First Course

Rivercrest Farm Rabbit Liver Pâté with grilled boule and Oliva Bella Rustico olive oil

Second Course

Halibut Poached in Oliva Bella Sardo Olive Oil with housemade crisp pepperoni and cauliflower “risotto”

Third Course

Foxhollow Farm Oxtail Ravioli with Oliva Bella Delicato olive oil

Fourth Course

Black Pepper Ice Cream with Oliva Bella Balsamico di modena

About Oliva Bella

Oliva Bella is an olive oil importer featuring a tasting room and retail store located at 400 Old Vine Street #104 in Lexington, Ky. Oliva Bella offers Italian extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegar and seasonal, artisanal food products. Each oil is DOP certified, indicating that the olive oil has gone through a meticulous quality process certifying the provenance and origin of the oil. Complimentary tastings and special occasion and private tastings are available. The products are also available for purchase in Louisville at select retailers. For more information, call 859-938-3567 or visit www.olivabella.com.

About Lilly’s – A Kentucky Bistro

Lilly's - A Kentucky Bistro is located at 1147 Bardstown Road in Louisville, Ky. Led by chef Kathy Cary, the restaurant is noted for its sophisticated American cuisine that reflects the original flavors of the Bluegrass State. For more information, visit www.lillyslapeche.com.