Big V Property Group cordially invites you to a live cooking class with Anthony Scotto Jr., the chef and owner of Fresco by Scotto, located on New York City. The 75-minute session, beginning at 6 p.m. ET December 4, will feature Anthony cooking a delicious meal with our team.
About Anthony Scotto, Jr.
Anthony Jr., born in Brooklyn NY, started his career at Le Périgord, one of the finest French restaurants in Manhattan. Following seven years as the manager of the Sheraton Hotel in NYC, Anthony moved to California where he bought Joe DiMaggio’s restaurant on the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. He renamed it Bobby Rubino’s Restaurant, the only non-seafood restaurant on the Fisherman’s Wharf. Two years later, he opened Bar One Nightclub in Los Angeles. After 12 years, Anthony returned to New York City and opened Fresco with his mother, Marion and his sister, Elaina. Anthony currently lives in New York City with his wife and two children. The Scotto family can often be seen on NBC’s Today Show.
Fresco has received outstanding reviews in New York Magazine, Gourmet Magazine, the New York Times and has three stars in Craine’s New York Business. Fresco has also received the Wine Spectator Magazine’s Grand Award for 12 years running.
Meal Details
Dish: Beef Meatballs alla Toscana with Tomato Basil Sauce and Penne Pasta
Side: Sautéed Spinach
Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Cake Bites*
Yield: Serves two (4 meatballs, 4 ounces each)
Duration: 75 minutes
Custom Meal Kit
Included with this event is a custom meal kit with all of the ingredients you will need for your event! No trip to the store and no waste, just focus on creating your meal. The meal kit contents are procured with great passion for high-quality ingredients, a commitment to local, small purveyors and growers, and respect for seasonality.
*Flourless Chocolate Cake Bites Contain 62% valrhona chocolate, egg, butter, sugar
Event Host
Jackie Gebel - Event Host
In 2012, Gebel — who says repurposing food makes her feel at her most creative — turned her passion into a project when she launched a monthly email blast to friends and family with restaurant recommendations. Her emails quickly developed a following, and two years later, Gebel created the No Leftovers Instagram account and blog. Today, she shares her dining experiences and recipes with her 369,000 followers
Gebel’s former side hustle is now a full-fledged business. Her success has led to appearances on Food Network and “The Dr. Oz Show,” and to mentions in various publications including Bon Appetit. Gebel was also recognized as a 2017 “Foodie of the Year” by Zagat.
About the Event
On the evening of December 4, Anthony will take you through a live virtual cooking experience where you’ll make Beef Meatballs alla Toscana. Upon registration, you will receive a Zoom link to join the event. Your custom meal kit will arrive by the morning of the event and will include all of the ingredients for dinner (except for the few pantry items listed below).
Ingredients
The following items are all included in the meal kit with the exception of those with asterisks(*). A 1-pound box of Barilla penne pasta and a package of flourless chocolate bites dessert are also included. Note, any kind of milk can be used to make the Beef Meatballs.
Beef Meatballs alla Toscana with Parmesan and Provolone:
¾ cup olive oil (not extra virgin)
1 pound ground beef
2 cups whole milk*
2 cups seasoned Italian Breadcrumbs
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup chopped parsley
1 egg*
½ cup small diced provolone
½ cup grated Parmesan
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
Salt and black pepper*
Cold water
Tomato Basil Sauce:
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 whole garlic cloves
1 can (32 ounces) Italian plum tomatoes
1½ tablespoons salt*
8 fresh basil leaves
Sautéed Spinach:
4 cups raw spinach
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
Pantry items needed
2 cups whole milk (or any non-dairy milk of your choice)
1 egg
Salt
Black pepper
Water
Kitchen tools needed
Small sauté pan
Medium sauce pan
Medium mixing bowl
Several small bowls for cheeses, parsley and onion
2 large spoons
1 slotted spoon
Cheese grater
Can opener
Whisk
Kitchen knife