Z Cucina Welcomes Claudio Lenotti for a Five Course Dinner

January 17, 2012 – 9:55 am Posted by nate

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Z Cucina Welcomes Claudio Lenotti as Special Guest Host for a
Five Course Dinner Featuring the Wines of Cantine Lenotti.

***Thursday, February 9th, beginning at 6:30 pm
The price is $75 including tax and tip. Reservations Required at 486-9200
Vegetarian Menu is available, please note during your reservation

First Course

Chilled Pescatora
clams, mussels, octopus, calamari, shrimp, scallops with mint chili oil, shaved celery
Lenotti Trebbiano di Lugano “La Folaghe”

Second Course

Bigoli alla Bolognese
roasted duck ragout, rainbow chard, handmade buckwheat noodles & house ricotta salata
Lenotti Rosso Passo

Third Course

Bresaola
rosemary grissini, aged balsamic & preserved asiago
Lenotti Bardolino Superiore “Le Olle”

Fourth Course

Osso Bucco di Agnello
braised lamb shank, espresso demi, venetian polenta& grilled treviso
Lenotti Amarone Classico

Dessert

Chocolate “Ciotollo”
dried fruit and pistachio truffle, winter fruit compote & zaleti cookies
Lenotti Recioto della Valpolicella

Z CUCINA RESTAURANT, 1368 GRANDVIEW AVE. 614-486-9200

Z Cucina di Spirito

January 5, 2012 – 11:28 am Posted by Katharine Moore

Filed under: Features, Restaurants, Z Cucina Ristorante & Bar

Rick Ziliak launched his food and beverage career when he partnered with his brother in the North Market’s signature Pastaria enterprise offering simple Italian fare in the tradition of their Mother’s heritage. He says customer feedback and a sense of evolution after a decade in the Market led him to develop plans for a full service restaurant. When this Grandview Avenue location presented itself , the concept for Z Cucina di Spirito followed. The rich legacy of the immigrant community, the nearby Columbus Italian Club, and the scale of the space were all aligned for a neighborhood restaurant with an edge. Rick’s vision was of a purposefully simple spot, where the liveliness of the conversation and the creations from the kitchen provided the art and energy in the room.

Six years later Z Cucina, with its stylishly welcoming setting and superbly prepared regional dishes, is a notable destination, not just for Grandview neighbors and Italian Club members, but diners in search of an experience where nothing is rushed and nothing is unanticipated. The options from Chef Jamie George’s kitchen range from tasting plates to flatbread pizza and house made pastas, and can be paired with wines from a mindfully crafted list of artisan gems from the various regions of Italy including Tuscany, Piedmont, Apulia, and Veneto, as well as the countries of Spain, France, Australia, and the U.S.

When we asked Rick what the nicest compliment he ever received from a guest was, he said that on several occasions patrons have told him that they had enjoyed their “best meal ever” at his place. He laughed recalling that each time he tried to clarify, “You mean your best meal ever here?” and got the out-of-the-ballpark-reply “No. Best meal ever. Period”

Rick was a full-time rock musician for a number of years, playing drums and spending time on the road, until he became weary of the lifestyle. He remarked that every evening in the hour leading up to the opening of the restaurant, the buzz feels much like the anticipation before a performance, and never more so than on the evenings when he hosts a wine dinner. The dinners are not on a regular schedule, but are events that come together when a wine maker of some note can be in town. On February 9, Z Cucina will feature a spectacular meal complimented by selections from The Lenotti Wine Cellars located in Bardolino, Italy. A seat at the table is $75 and reservations may be placed at (614) 486-9200. Whose to say? Perhaps it will be one of the best meals of your life. It has happened for others, just like that.

1368 Grandview Avenue
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 486-9200
Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday; Bar Service begins at 5:00pm and Dinner Service at 5:30pm.

Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm. Full-Size Well Martini’s @ $5, House Wines @ $4, Micro Brews and Imports @ $2.25, Domestics @ $1.75. $5 Appetizers, Monday through Thursday(bar only).

**Photos by Melissa Roberts

Z Cucina and Gentile’s Wine Sellers Feature a Dinner in Piedmont with the Incredible Produttori del Barbarescos of Aldo Vacca

April 6, 2011 – 9:22 am Posted by Katharine Moore

Filed under: Events, Restaurants, Z Cucina Ristorante & Bar

Z Cucina and Gentile’s Wine Sellers Feature a Dinner in Piedmont with the Incredible Produttori del Barbarescos of Aldo Vacca on Tuesday, April 19th 2011, 6:30pm. Reservations required and can only be made by calling the restaurant directly, (614) 486-9200.

First Course

Grilled Lobster & Artichoke Roulade
lemon & saffron emulsion, local mizuna greens

Gavi, Broglia, La Meirana, Piedmont, Italy 2009

Second Course

Braised Rabbit Ravioli
carrot noodles, juniper jus

Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco, Italy 2006

Third Course

Crispy Pork Cheeks
porcini polenta, cherry tomato confit

Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco, “Rio Sordo” Riserva, Italy 2005

Fourth Course

Spice Crusted Muscovy Duck Breast
sweet potato & fennel rösti, local arugula, molasses & balsamic gastrique

Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco, “Asili” Riserva, Italy 2005

Fifth Course

Grilled Rack of Lamb
smoked onion & pepper glaze, tart cherry risotto

Barbaresco, Produttori del Barbaresco, “Montestefano” Riserva, Italy 2005

Z Cucina’’s Winter Wine Dinner Featuring the Wines of Gérard Bertrand

January 13, 2011 – 12:19 pm Posted by admin

Filed under: Restaurants, Z Cucina Ristorante & Bar

Join Z Cucina’s Winter Wine Dinner Featuring the Wines of Gérard Bertrand on January 26th at 6:30pm. With the Return Appearance of Mark Fine, Sommelier and Master Magician. $65.00 per person including tax and gratuity. Click here for more details and to view the wine dinner menu.

Bertrand Wine Dinner at Z. Cucina

February 4, 2010 – 6:33 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Restaurants, Z Cucina Ristorante & Bar

Z Cucina welcomes Mark Fine, Master Magician and former Sommelier at Windows on the World as special guest host for a dinner featuring the wines of Gerard Bertrand -  ***Monday, February 8th, beginning at 6:30 pm.

Click here to view the menu.

The price is $69 including tax and tip. Reservations Required at 486-9200