Silvia Barban- LaRina Pastificio & Vino + Meracinque Rice: Chef Demo

WHO: Chef Silvia Barban is an award-winning chef, who runs LaRina Pastificio e Vino, Briscola Trattoria, and Tortelli. She’s also been a winner on Top Chef.ABOUT: Barban is a force in New York’s Italian culinary scene, blending her Northern Italian roots with a fearless, modern approach to classic cuisine. Trained at the prestigious E. Maggia Culinary School in Italy, she honed her craft under masters like Gualtiero Marchesi and at Giancarlo Perbellini’s two-Michelin-star kitchen before crossing the Atlantic to help launch Giovanni Rana Pastificio e Cucina in New York City. After rising to executive chef of Aita in Brooklyn, she captured national attention as a competitor on Bravo’s Top Chef (Season 14)—a defining television moment that showcased her skills and creativity.Today, Silvia is the co-founder and driving creative force behind several beloved Brooklyn institutions. Her pasta-centric LaRina Pastificio e Vino in Fort Greene has become a neighborhood favorite, and her Briscola Trattoria in Crown Heights was celebrated as one of the year’s most exciting openings in 2024 in Grub Street. In 2025 she expanded her vision with Tortelli, a vibrant pasta shop and gastronomia in Carroll Gardens that doubles as a gathering place for fresh pasta, artisan Italian goods, and community. WHAT: Silvia Barban — chef-owner of Brooklyn favorites LaRina Pastificio & Vino, Briscola Trattoria, and Tortelli Pasta Shop & Gastronomia — dives deep into Italy’s rice culture in a special class centered on Meracinque rice, a fully sustainable grain prized for its flavor and adaptability. A delicious evening of tradition and innovation!Included: -4- Course meal with complimetnary paired sparkling white & red wines -custom receipe booklet -value offers from our sponsors