A Presto!
DAY 2: 5-Course Ode To La Famiglia Tasting Series
The name of this Capitol Hill eatery, not quite a year old, is a loving homage to Executive Chef/Owner Stephanie Hulbert-Sargent’s grandfather, Angelio DelPresto, who presided over the “Sunday Gravy & Sunday Dinners” that she remembers so fondly from her childhood in northern New Jersey. All the items served at A. Presto! are based on dishes that she was served as a child, mostly prepared by her mother Sue, who contributed the recipe for Momma Sue’s Meatballs on the menu. Here, you can find risotto balls with oozy centers of fontina and prosciutto, Caesar salad with parmesan crisps, chicken parmesan, and her fan favorite, the “Sunday gravy,” which is a thick sauce made with Italian sausage and beef braciole, doled out over fettucine. A Presto! started life as a popup at District Space in Brookland, D.C. and was a finalist for a 2022 RAMMY for “outstanding popup concept.” If you love a red-sauce joint—and who doesn’t?—then you will love A Presto! Buon appetito!
About the Host:
Stephanie Hulbert-Sargent
Executive Chef/Owner
Hailing from Montclair, New Jersey, Chef Hulbert-Sargent has spent well over a decade working in the culinary industry. However, up until recently, it was always in a front-of-house capacity, including as General Manager at Capitol Hill's Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar on Capitol Hill, and before that as VP of Events at the US State Department.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Panzanella Ciabatta Salad
with heirloom cherry tomatoes, peaches, cucumbers, balsamic, and straciatella cheese
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Parmigiano Reggiano Custard
with prosciutto di parma, sicilian extra virgin olive oil, parmesan, and black pepper crisp
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Seared Scallops
with crispy gnocchi, lemon, parsley caper sauce, njuda, and calabrian chili honey
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Beef & Pork Meatballs
with truffle black garlic toast, housemade marinara, whipped ricotta, and basil
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Mascarpone Cannoli Cheesecake
with freshly whipped cream and amarena cherries
A Presto!
317 7th St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $80 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What COVID safety precautions will be taken at this event?
- At this event, we will be accommodating all requests for separate tables rather than communal seating. Additionally, all food will be served individually-plated rather than family-style. As per local guidelines, as well as the restaurant’s own policy, attendees will not be required to present proof of vaccination for entry.
