Il Mito hosts "Iron Chef" judge Mario Rizzotti

Published Sept. 12, 2012 at 11:12 a.m.

Chef Michael Feker and Il Mito will welcome "Iron Chef America" Judge and Academia Barilla Italian Culinary Specialist Mario Rizzotti for a special "culinary extravaganza" Friday, Oct. 5.

Rizzotti, who recently visited Milwaukee to spend some time at Glorioso's on Brady Street, will join Feker at his Chef's Counter to create a three-course gourmet dinner with wine pairing, in addition to exploring a variety of cooking techniques and ingredients and even putting some of Feker's dishes to the test.

Tickets to this exclusive event are $89.95 (plus tax and gratuity) and can be purchased online.

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