‘A La Mesa’ dinners are back at Cockburn’s Cellars 

The second edition of the initiative combines the tradition of Port wine with the flavors of Argentine, Brazilian and Japanese cuisine. 

 The “A La Mesa” dinners are back at Caves Cockburn’s – one of the most recognized Port wine houses, owned by Symington Family Estates –, in Vila Nova de Gaia. For the second year running, the initiative will combine, on the 4th and 5th of November, from 8:00 pm, the tradition of Port wine with the delicacies of Argentine cuisine, prepared by the Argentine chef Maurício Ghiglione, from the Belos Aires restaurant, served in a table with 50 people, surrounded by more than 10,000 oak vats, a unique and exclusive setting. This year, dinners have special circumstances, as they will be prepared ‘for four’. 

 On the 4th, Argentina will meet Brazil, with the presence of guest chef Rafaela Louzada, representing the restaurant Gruta. On the 5th, chef Ruy Leão, from SHIKO – Tasca Japonesa, will bring Japanese influences to the Cockburn’s lodge. Dinners include an initial moment in which appetizers and couvert will be served. Then, the flight attendants will be able to taste a menu in four moments, created and prepared by Maurício Ghiglione and by one of the two chefs, at the table of the day. The various dishes will be cooked over an outdoor fire, accompanied by wines from Cockburn’s and the Symington family. 

 The initiative is open to 50 participants and costs 60 euros per person, with the limited ones already available on the Eventbrite.pt platform (https://alamesa.eventbrite.pt/). Entrance to the event can be made through Rua de Serpa Pinto 346, 4400-307 Vila Nova de Gaia. Cockburn’s Cellars have a parking space, so it’s free.