From 12 to 15 October The space dedicated to cooking shows returns to Piazza Cairoli as part of the Messina Street Food Fest Messina Street fish.
There will be 15 names in the restaurant who will take turns cooking in the large tent set up for the occasion. After the inaugural show cooking, scheduled for Thursday 12 October at 7.00 pm, starting from 9.00 pm space for solidarity in favor of CIRS ETS Family House and the S. Antonio Mensa. Messina realities symbolizing hospitality and support for the needy, the CIRS manages family homes that welcome women and children who are victims of violence or in a state of socio-economic hardship, while the S. Antonio soup kitchen ensures hot meals every day for the “last” of the city.
The Messina Street Fish takes place with the support of the Sicilian Region – Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Mediterranean Fisheries, Department of Mediterranean Fisheries through the PO FEAP 5.68 and aims to turn the spotlight on sustainable fishing, with particular attention to the use of the so-called local “poor fish”, with the aim of enhancing its properties and increasing its consumption. For this reason the chefs will use the catch of our sea in their preparations.
In addition to Andy Luotto, beloved showman and chef of the Riva Portese restaurant in Rome, two starred chefs will perform in the kitchen, Giuseppe RacitiZash restaurant in Riposto e Nino Ferreri, Limu restaurant in Bagheria, as well as big names in the sector, emerging talents and names also linked to the world of pizza, increasingly under the spotlight in recent times thanks to the awards given by “Gambero Rosso”. The pizzas prepared will also follow the theme linked to local fish. The events related to pizza will see performances by exceptional pastry chefs, master ice cream makers and mixology experts, who will complete the menu with their creations.
The cooking shows will be hosted by the journalist Valeria Zingale and coordinated by Gran Mirci with the precious collaboration of the students of the Antonello Hotel Institute, as part of a school/work alternation project.
Starting on Thursday 12 October at 9pm, the proceeds from the cooking shows will be donated to the Cirs Casa Famiglia and the S. Antonio canteen. To participate in the chefs’ performances and the tasting you will need to book your place by contacting the three associations at the following numbers: 349 5249033 (CIRS) – 340 2603661 (S. Antonio canteen)
The calendar of Messina Street Fish cooking shows and related associations
THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER AT 7PM.00
CARMELO FERRERI Corallo Restaurant Lido Modica (RG)
DISH: Margherita with ancient Sicilian grains, mussels, clams, yellow datterino tomatoes and “atturrata” breadcrumbs
Inaugural cooking show
THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER AT 9.00 PM
ANDY LUOTTO Riva Portese Restaurant, Rome
DISH: “The long wing of taste” (Albacore in almond batter with honey and soy sauce)
To book this cooking show call CIRS Casa Famiglia tel. 3495249033
FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER AT 7.00 PM
MATTEO LA SPADA Pizzeria L’Orso Messina, 3 Gambero Rosso segments
Pizza: “Mediterranean” (3-cooking pizza with smoked sardine, semi-dry red datterino tomatoes, caramelized onion, lemon gel)
PROF. IANNAZZO AND PROF. GIUSEPPE PORCO – IIS Antonello, Messina
PLATED DESSERT: “Infinitely hazelnut” (Prof. Iannazzo)
COCKTAIL: White Lady (Prof. Porco)
To book this cooking show call Mensa di S. Antonio tel. 340 2603661
FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER 9 PM.00
FRIEDRICH SCHMUCK – Pizzeria Piano B Siracusa, 3 segments Gambero Rosso
PIZZA: “Sgombro all doubts” (Paddy pizza with burrata, mackerel tartare, vegetables, toasted pine nuts and fennel oil)
GIUSEPPE ARENA – Giuseppe Arena ice cream shop, Messina
SWEET: Malvasia delle Lipari sorbet with candied capers and amaretto crumble
To book this cooking show call CIRS Casa Famiglia tel. 3495249033
SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER AT 7.00 PM
DOMENICO PERNA – Pepe Rosa Restaurant Capo d’Orlando (ME)
DISH: “Flag in flames” (Double cooked flag fish, protein sauce and parsley, daikon and smoked beetroot)
To book this cooking show call CIRS Casa Famiglia tel. 3495249033
SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER AT 9.00 PM
GIUSEPPE RACITI Zash Restaurant * 1 Michelin star Riposto (CT)
DISH: Clams, porcini mushrooms, Jerusalem artichokes, black garlic and parsley
To book this cooking show call Mensa di S. Antonio tel. 340 2603661
SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER 12PM.00
FRANCESCO ARENA, PASQUALE CALIRI, LILLO FRENI – Ambassadors of taste Messina
Arena PLATE: Crostini of ancient grains, escarole, Tuma bechamel, confit cherry tomato, anchovies, raisins, pine nuts, lemon zest
Caliri PLATE: Risu e stiddi (Creamed risotto, butter, anchovies, seaweed, lemon)
SWEET Brakes: Lemon tartlet with Nebrodi hazelnuts
To book this cooking show you can call either CIRS Casa Famiglia tel. 3495249033 which Mensa di S. Antonio tel. 340 2603661.
SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER AT 7.00 PM
EMANUELE SERPA – Pizzeria Frumento Acireale (CT)
DISH: “Anchovy marinara” (Contemporary pizza with tomato, black garlic cream, anchovies in oil, parsley and oregano)
PIETRO DI NOTO – Gelateria Di Noto in Castel di Tusa
SWEET: Sea water granita
To book this cooking show call Mensa di S. Antonio tel. 340 2603661
SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER AT 9.00 PM
NINO FERRERI – Limu Restaurant 1 Michelin star Bagheria (PA)
DISH: Pumpkin, mackerel and white wine
To book this cooking show call CIRS Casa Famiglia tel. 3495249033