Chef Scott Conant is celebrating his newly published cookbook Peace, Love & Pasta with a few special events at his two Valley restaurants, Mora Italian on North Seventh Street and Americano Restaurant in Scottsdale. Later this month he’s offering a VIP dining experience at both restaurants and he’s revitalized the happy hour menu in both locations based on the book and his recent trips. Conant is hosting its first VIP event on Tuesday, October 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Americano Restaurant on 17797 North Scottsdale Road. A ticket includes aperitivo and canapés to kick off the festivities, followed by a 4-course menu with fine wines. The family-style menu includes favorites from Conant’s book that are exactly the same dishes he cooks for his own family. Each guest receives a hand-signed copy of the peace, love and pasta cookbook as well as the opportunity to take photos with the cook. Reservations are required for the event. Tickets are $ 175 per person (including taxes and gratuities) and $ 75 for children under 12. Reservations are required. I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Phoenix and help keep the future of the New Times free. On October 27th, Conant is offering a similar VIP experience at its Italian restaurant, Mora, on 5651 North Seventh Street. It starts with aperitivo and canapés, followed by a four-course menu with favorites from the book and selected wines. Tickets are $ 155 per person and $ 75 for children under 12. The guests receive a hand-signed copy of the cookbook and a photo session with Conant. In addition to its VIP events, Conant presents the very first happy hour at Mora Italian, along with an expanded happy hour menu inspired by his travels at the Americano restaurant. Happy hour is available Tuesday through Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Mora Italian and Americano restaurants. The Giro d’Mora (or “Tour of Mora”) is a five-course meal with an ever-changing selection of crowd favorites in the modern osteria, such as fried squid, homemade pasta and desserts for the whole table. At $ 68 per person, the friends-style menu is the perfect way to connect with friends and family over a tasteful dining experience, says Conant. At the start of happy hour, Mora is offering Italian Roman-style pan pizza for $ 3 each; Ascolane olives stuffed with fennel sausage and fried Castelvetrano olives for $ 6; Zucchini Fritti with Calabrian Chili, Mint and Pickled Pepper Aiolifor $ 6; and Calabrian Chili Wings with grilled and glazed wings on the bone, chives, and lime for $ 5. click to enlarge The five-course Giro d’Mora. Mora Italian happy hour drinks at Mora Italian include the Drunken Wifey with Milagro tequila, homemade limoncello, elderflower, mesquite honey, lemon and thyme for $ 12; Blood Orange Spritz with select Apertivo, Frico Frizante, Blood Orange, Lime, and Mesquite honey for $ 10. Americano Restaurant, Conant’s Italian-inspired steakhouse that is part of a happy hour, now has an updated menu with a brand new Raw Bar inspired by his trips to Tokyo. Not your typical happy hour lineup, the nifty menu items include kumai oysters and stone fruit mignonette for $ 2 each; Alaskan Snow Crab with Mustard, Lemon, and Caviar for $ 12; Salmon belly tartare with cured Meyer lemon and crispy shallots for $ 9; and scallop crudo with Calabrian chili and lime for $ 12. Also new in the Americano Restaurant is the wood-fired Spiedini range (skewers), which Charred Octopus offers with pickled asparagus salsa for 15 US dollars; Beef tenderloin with chimichurri and crispy onion for $ 16; Crunchy Pork Belly with Orange Mustarda for $ 15; and Guanciale Wrapped Shrimp with Aioli for $ 16.
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