Atlanta, GA: Alumni Foodie Dinner at La Grotta

Sponsored by Hopkins Atlanta 

Join fellow alumni and friends for a foodie dinner experience at La Grotta Atlanta. For nearly five decades, patrons have convened in true speakeasy style for one of Atlanta’s best kept secrets. La Grotta (the cave in Italian) was Atlanta’s first fine dining Italian restaurant. La Grotta has been voted ‘Best Italian Restaurant’ by Atlanta Magazine for 18 consecutive years, is a AAA Four Diamond award recipient for over 20 years, and long time winner of the DiRona Award. Due to limited capacity, each alum is permitted to register with one guest.

Your ticket includes the following: 

A glass of red or white wine

Pasta Mista

Pasta Sampler Plate:

• Risotto ai Funghi al Profumo di Tartuffi- Risotto, Wild Mushrooms, Parmeggiano, Truffle Oil
• Tortellacci di Vitello e Manzo- Beef and Veal Stuffed Tortellacci, Chicken Brodo and Red Wine Jus
• Sacchetti di Formaggio e Tartufi Neri- Cheese and Black Truffle Stuffed ”Beggar’s Purses,” Walnuts, Marsala Cream Sauce

Secondi

Your choice of:

• Filetto di Salmone con Crostata d’Erbe- Herb Crusted Filet of Grilled Salmon over Creamy Pesto Risotto & Roasted Red Bell Pepper Beurre Blanc
• Anatra alla Griglia e al Confit- Duo of Grilled Duck Breast & Duck Leg Confit over Soft Polenta, wilted Radicchio, Fava Beans, Port Wine Sauce 
• Scaloppine di Vitello Antonio- Veal Loin Scaloppine with Sautéed Shallots, Fresh Herbs, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Lemon Butter Sauce 

La Dolce Fine 

Your choice of: 

• Tiramisu- House Specialty…Layers of Mascarpone Cheese, Espresso Soaked Lady Fingers, Amaretto Cookies
• Torta di Cioccolato- Warmed Flourless Chocolate Torte, Vanilla Bean Gelato
• Torta di Formaggio al Ricotta- Ricotta Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis

*(Gluten free and vegetarian options upon request)

A portion of this registration fee will serve as a donation in support of future programming and events.  If you wish to not have a portion of your registration support such initiatives, you may contact the Office of Annual Giving: oag@jhu.edu.       

While participating in off-campus events and meetings sponsored by the JHAA/JHM/JHHS participants must follow all public health guidelines mandated by the local jurisdiction and venue at the time of the event, including vaccination and masking and distancing guidance. Johns Hopkins strongly suggests that attendees who join in person be fully vaccinated. This is subject to change. 

All ticket sales are final - ticketed events are non-refundable.
*Tickets should not be sold or transferred without JHAA approval 
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