Grossi,meanwhile,oversees a national empire of acclaimed restaurants including thetwo-hatted Grossi Florentino in Melbourne. This year,he added to his portfolio withPuttanesca in the recently revamped Clifton Hotel in Kew,Victoria;andSettimo,an Amalfi-inspired dining room at The Westin Brisbane,in Queensland.

Details are yet to be finalised,but ticket holders can expect an evening of fresh pasta,free-flowing Italian prosecco and one-on-one conversations with two of Australia’s leading contemporary Italian chefs.

Tickets to the sit-down,multi-course meal will become available to Good Food Events subscribers (subscription is free) on Wednesday,November 1,with tickets becoming available to the general public the following day.

But to kick things off,Good Food Events will first host an evening of fried chicken and champagne at the Gilt Lounge at QT Sydney on Wednesday,November 22.

The four-hour party will pair free-flowing glasses of G. H. Mumm champagne with food fromButter Sydney,sound tracked by a live DJ.

Butter,under the helm of Julian Cinotta,has become known for its fried chicken and hip-hop vibe,often showcasing local DJs at its Surry Hills store.

“It’s fast food done with fine dining values,” Cinotta says.

“We prep everything in house,everything is cooked to order and we only use the freshest and finest ingredients.”

Cinotta says the juxtaposition of the fats and the crunch from the fried chicken,against the acidity and the fine bubbles of the champagne,make for a perfect (if unusual) pairing.

Tickets are available now on theGood Food Events website,and dietary restrictions can be catered for with notice.

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