Food and wine lovers met at Middleburg's Market Salamander on Friday, March 12th for an Italian Wine Dinner that delighted the palate of every gourmand.

Diners who attended the Market's Food & Wine Events raved about Chefs Todd Grey, Vaughn Skaggs and Jason Reaves superb meal, the delightful company and the many culinary secrets they learned during the evening.

Guests began with Vaughn's "Amuse Bouche" while they learned the secrets of pulling mozzarella and making fresh pasta. The first course of Hand Pulled Mozzarella, Roasted San Marzano Tomato, Cerignola Olives, Fresh Parsley and Lemon Agrumato Oil will be followed by a main course of Semolina Orecchiette and Grilled Tuscan Sausage, Sauteed Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Peppers and Pecorino Cheese.

Dessert of Deconstructed Tiramisu concluded the meal.

Other special events at Market Salamander in April include the Kids Spring Cookie Class scheduled for Sunday, March 28th at 1 p.m. where children will decorate Easter Egg and Chick sugar cookies with renowned Pastry Chef Jason Reaves. Children must be five years of age and the price per child is $19.50.

Food and wine lovers will meet again at Middleburg's Market Salamander at 7 p.m., Friday, April 23rd for another Wine Dinner.