November 1, 2024
Looking for a holiday experience that brings charm, elegance, and delicious flavors together in one unforgettable night? Loews Portofino Bay Hotel’s Holiday Harbor Nights, happening on Friday, November 29th, has everything you need to celebrate the season Italian-style. This beloved food and wine event transforms the Harbor Piazza into a magical landscape of festive lights, live music, and mouthwatering Italian-inspired cuisine. With top-tier wines, seasonal dishes, and entertainment under the stars, Holiday Harbor Nights offers the ideal setting to savor the spirit of the holidays with friends or a special date.
A Night of Italian Culinary Delights
Prepare your taste buds for an exquisite journey through Italy’s finest flavors. From a traditional antipasto station with Parma ham, Genoa salami, and toasted pistachio mortadella to fall-inspired delights like squash bisque with cinnamon roasted pepitas, the evening is a feast for the senses. Mingle at the fresh-made pasta station where hand-dipped ricotta cheese agnolotti meets a salt-roasted beet crème fraîche. For heartier appetites, the slow-roasted beef steamship, paired with herb-roasted baby potatoes, will be carved to order, adding a memorable touch to your holiday indulgence.
Guests can also enjoy a curated selection of wines from renowned Italian producers like Benati Rosso Etna and Jermann Pinot Grigio, as well as Italian beer Peroni Nastro Azzurro. For the sweet finale, the dessert stations offer a spiced mascarpone pumpkin cheesecake and a gelato station with flavors like espresso gelato and raspberry sorbet.
Upgrade to VIP for an Elevated Experience
Those opting for the VIP experience will be treated to an elevated table service of six expertly curated courses, each paired with exclusive wines. The VIP menu begins with a spiced tuna carpaccio amuse and includes a Tuscan kale salad with candied pecans, a rich squash bisque, and herb agnolotti pasta with baby arugula. Each course is paired with wines selected to enhance each dish’s flavors, making the VIP experience a must for true gourmands.
An Evening of Entertainment and Festive Cheer
As you wander through Harbor Piazza, enjoy live music from The I-4 Band, complemented by the enchanting sounds of opera singers. The highlight of the evening, the grand illumination of Portofino’s Christmas tree, sets the mood for a magical holiday season.
Holiday Harbor Nights is an adults-only event (21+), perfect for a festive date night or a seasonal gathering with friends. Make your holiday season unforgettable with this blend of food, wine, music, and holiday magic in an Italian-inspired paradise.