It has been some time since you have last heard from us. Your committee reckoned that with the recent festivities, majority of our members would have attended more than their fair share of lunches and dinners and therefore, would appreciate a rest for the poor stomachs. As such, no events have been planned in February 2009.

However, we believe that it is time to rekindle the fellowship that we hold so dear to our hearts and therefore, allow us to kick off this year with a modest Italian event, which we intend to keep it small.

For this event, we will be featuring a relatively new kid on the block, a small restaurant called COVA Pasticceria Confetteria, located on the ground floor at the back of Paragon Shopping Centre. The antique Cova Pastisserie, was founded in 1817 by Antonio Cova, a soldier in Napoleon’s army, and situated in front of the Scala theatre in Milan. It soon became a meeting place where the most famous artists, writers and musicians used to meet after theatre to talk about performances and plays, or simply to discuss about history and politics, drinking a cup of coffee and tasting delicious pastries.

In 1943, during the Second World War, Cova was bombed together with the Scala theatre. Two years later, Cova was re-built and in 1950 it moved to Via Montenapoleone, where it is now. Located in the beating heart of the historical centre, in a city of fashion and business, Cova has always been a milestone, a meeting place not only for Milanese, but also for international clients. In the last 10 years, Cova has expanded its brand name and tradition throughout different countries and cultures and landed in Asia. In 1993, Cova opened in Hong Kong a nice Café and several boutiques and quickly captured the most refined palates with all its traditional sweets and a wide choice of elegant products. For some years now, Cova has taken the sea aboard “Celebrity Cruises” ships, sailing the tropical seas of the Caribbean, Mexico, South America up to the Far North, among Alaskan iced mountains, to sweeten and cherish their passengers’ moments and become one of their most pleasant souvenirs.

In June 2008, Cova arrived in Singapore and the Society proudly

Presents
Italian Nite @ Cova

Date: March 13th 2009 (Friday)
Venue: Paragon Shopping Centre, Unit #01-20A
Time: 7:30pm (Reception), 8:15pm (Dinner)

Price: Member (S$160) Guest (S$190)
Dress Code: Smart Casual

Limited to 30 pax
Bookings and reservations: Please email: C T Chen at ctchen@acieslaw.com for reservations.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations WILL NOT be considered confirmed unless the Booking Form together with Payment
is received by 9th March 2009.



Menu Selection:

We are indeed honoured that Mr. Gianluca Visani, the Italian Head Chef of
COVA Pasticceria Confetteria, has created two very special menus
for this event. Therefore, please reply with menu preference.
[See attached Folder]
* Non indication will be assumed preference for Meat Menu *
*For vegetarians, a special menu can be arranged upon request.



Wine Selection:

Zardetto Presecco Di Conegliano DOC Brut NV
Jermann 2007 Chardonnay (Wine Spectator: 90 pts)
Jermann 2006 Blau and Blau (90% Francolin & 10% Pinot Nero)
Ca Marcanda 2006 Promis Toscano IGT (Wine Spectator: 88 pts)
(An Angelo Gaja Winery, Blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Syrah & 10% Sangiovese)
Feudi Di San Gregorio 2001 Piano Di Montevergine Reserva DOCG
(Wine Spectator: 94 pts)
(From Campania, 100% Aglianico, principal grape of Campania)
La Spinetta 2003 Borolo Campe (Wine Spectator: 95 pts)
(From Piedmont, 100% Nebbiolo)