VEMU’s 13th Annual Fundraising Dinner
AL DENTE & ELUVILOSOOHVIA: Perfectly cooked life lessons from Hiiu Mamma
Join us for an unforgettable evening where Hiiumaa meets Italy at our exclusive fundraising dinner. Beloved actor and storyteller Margus Tabor brings his grandmother’s cherished wisdom and humour to life while you savour an innovative Estonian-Italian fusion menu crafted by Kristina Lupp.
Experience the warmth of two rich cultures as Tabor serves up his famous “Mamma stories,” perfectly paired with each course of our carefully curated menu. His grandmother’s charming “eluvilosoohvia” (life philosophy) comes alive through tales that have sold out venues across Estonia, now presented in an intimate dinner setting.
Your evening includes:
- Margus Tabor’s celebrated storytelling performance (in Estonian)
- A spectacular four-course Estonian-Italian fusion dinner
- Curated wine pairings
- Live music
- Silent auction
Saturday, April 12th at 6 pm
Tartu College, 310 Bloor St. W.
Ticket: $200 / Proceeds support VEMU’s new building.
Reserve your seat at Mamma’s table today here
MENU
Prepared by Chef Kristina Lupp
Aperitivo
Pancetta croccante con polenta (Crispy pork belly & polenta bites)
Bignè al kama (Kama gougères)
Tartellette ai funghi selvatici (Wild mushroom tartlets)
Trota marinata al gin Estone (Estonian gin cured trout)
Tonnato di cervo (Venison tonnato)
Primi
Choice of
Carpaccio di radici – Seasonal root vegetables | local cheese | cider vinaigrette | honeyed hazelnuts
Ravioli d’agnello alla Estone – fresh pasta | juniper braised lamb | garlic sour cream
Secondi
Choice of
Maiale al sfilacciato – slow-cooked pork shoulder | Estonian-inspired BBQ sauce | potatoes | apple slaw
Zuppa di pesce alla Baltica – seasonal fish & shellfish | saffron-wine broth | aioli | black bread croutons
Funghi alla griglia – grilled seasonal mushrooms | buckwheat risotto | fermented garlic cream
Dolce
Tiramisù al pane nero – black bread | Vana Tallinn | honey-mascarpone cream | spiced apple butter
I nostri vini
Bianchi
Rossi