Gualtiero Marchesi's Art-Inspired Dishes on Sky Arte HD
The series 'Piatti e cocktail d’arte' premieres Thursday, January 19 on Sky Arte HD, exploring dishes created by renowned chef Gualtiero Marchesi that were inspired by 20th-century artists. The first episode features monkfish in black squid ink with tomato sauce, referencing Lucio Fontana. Art critic Francesco Bonami provides context on the artworks and artists. Bartender Dario Comini pairs each dish with a unique cocktail using Zacapa rum. The show is set at Accademia Marchesi and Nottingham Forest in Milan, with a finale at Il Marchesino alla Scala. Music is provided by the Trio Marchesi, the chef's grandsons.
Key facts
- Series 'Piatti e cocktail d’arte' starts January 19 on Sky Arte HD
- Gualtiero Marchesi created dishes inspired by artists like Lucio Fontana and Piero Manzoni
- First episode features monkfish in black squid ink with tomato sauce inspired by Lucio Fontana
- Francesco Bonami explains the art history behind each dish
- Bartender Dario Comini creates cocktails with Zacapa rum to match the dishes
- Filmed at Accademia Marchesi and Nottingham Forest in Milan
- Finale at Il Marchesino alla Scala restaurant
- Music by Trio Marchesi, the chef's grandsons
Entities
Artists
- Gualtiero Marchesi
- Lucio Fontana
- Piero Manzoni
- Francesco Bonami
- Dario Comini
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Accademia Marchesi
- Nottingham Forest
- Il Marchesino alla Scala
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy