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    Night Divine

    Oct 22, 2024 4 minutes
    With its delicate glass that is etched by hand and painted with flourishes of 24-karat gold, the Arte Italica Vetro Gold pattern of china and stemware sets the tone for a regal affair. The intricately embellished collection, which readers might have noticed in Downton Abbey: A New Era, offers a sublime choice for showcasing holiday menus.
    Our repast begins with the rich, warm comfort of Shrimp Bisque. A generous pour of sherry, bouquet of thyme sprigs, and dash of smoked paprika flavor this smooth and luxurious tomato-based soup, which is topped just before serving with cooked shrimp and agarnish of crème fraîche and chopped chives.
    “SNOWY, SNOWY CHRISTMAS EVE, FOR JUST THIS NIGHT WE BELIEVE, STARDUST SPREAD FAR AND WIDE, ANGELIC SONGS IN HEARTS ABIDE.”
    —Donald T. Iannone
    The menu progresses with Persimmon and Blood Orange Green Salad, a refreshing medley that begins with baby kale, cavola nero, watercress, mint, parsley, and tarragon. The

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