Nardone Pasta Co.
5-Course Playful Italian Tasting Event
After years spent cooking at some of Boston’s favorite restaurants, including Sportello and Craigie on Main under, respectively, top chefs Barbara Lynch and Tony Maws, James Nardone, Executive Chef/Owner of Nardone Pasta Co. (a.k.a. N.P.C.) moved to Philadelphia in 2017 and rolled out his pasta pop-up operation in 2020. Philly Magazine immediately named N.P.C. “Best Pasta Pop-Up” on its Best of Philly list, lauding its hand-rolled trofie pasta salad with gochujang and smoked celery and fusilli tossed with broccolini and preserved lemon. Chef Nardone takes traditional Italian flavors and turns them on their heads. Pulling inspiration from coastal bites and inner city street food, he is always pushing the boundaries on what is considered acceptable Italian. (Hence, the gochujang.) Of course, breaking the rules can lead to dazzling innovation. We’re excited to visit with Chef Nardone and hear his take on all things Italian. Bring your appetites and your questions!
About the Host:
James Nardone
Executive Chef/Owner
Chef Nardone honed his culinary skills at acclaimed restaurants throughout Boston, including Craigie on Main and Sportello. From there, he worked at Michelin-starred eateries in New York and Chicago before moving to Philadelphia in 2017. Chef Nardone is currently the Executive Chef of Suraya and started his popup, Nardone Pasta Co., in November 2020.
The Lineup
Each course will be individually plated.
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Cannellini Beans
with smoked mushrooms and salsa verde
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Lamb Kibbeh
with castelvetrano olives and dill yogurt
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Creste de Gallo
with soubise, sunchokes, and bread crumbs
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Chicken Milanese
with radicchio and bib lettuce
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Nutella Budino
with mascarpone and crushed hazelnuts
Nardone Pasta Co.
233 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19105
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What qualifies as valid proof of vaccination?
- To verify that you are fully vaccinated, and gain entry to the event, you must present to our event lead any one of the following forms of proof: your original physical vaccination card, a clearly legible photo of your original vaccination card, or the CLEAR Health Pass App. Please note, you will be only be considered “fully vaccinated” if it has been at least 14 days since you've received either (a) a second shot of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, or (b) a single shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. More questions about this? Contact us at [email protected]
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will only be offering vegetarian substitutions. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
