From Monday 12 to Friday 16 August
Buon Ferragosto!
Once again, the Club will celebrate Ferragosto, ringing the vibrant colours and, more importantly, the delightful flavours of Italy to our festivities.
On August 15, Ferragosto celebrates the Assumption in the Catholic church, which is the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven. You might not be aware but this holiday had a secular significance in Italy long before it gained religious importance.
During Roman times, Ferragosto festivities included thrilling horse races. Today, this holiday combines elements from both Roman and Catholic traditions and serves as the semi-official culmination of Italy’s summer vacation season. In the spirit of Ferragosto, Italians typically escape the city to enjoy a grand family lunch.
During the week of Monday 12 to Friday 16 August, the Club will celebrate touches of Italy. An authentic Italian experience with special dishes for lunch and dinner (from Tuesday 13 to Friday 16), and a lunch cycling class at the Athletic Department on Thursday 15 at 12:30. The specials for food and wine will be announced closer to the date, and the cycling class is inspired by the annual multiple-stage bicycle race Giro d’Italia.
On Wednesday 14, we will host an Italian inspired Wine Tasting led by Prof. Milgate, featuring Italian-inspired selections in our Dining Room. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further updates.
If you want to book a table, please email [email protected]. No prior booking is needed for the Giro D’Italia special class in the Athletic Department. To RSVP for our Italian-inspired wine tasting, please email [email protected].
