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Stela Tasting Menu by Chef Amy Brandwein (Fridays)
Discover Chef Amy Brandwein’s new 6-course tasting menu in Centrolina’s intimate Chef’s Salon. Rooted in her mantra “simple is exquisite,” each weekly-changing dinner highlights seasonal Mid-Atlantic ingredients through the elegance of Italian cuisine. Available most Thursdays and Fridays. $150 per person, with optional wine pairing for $125. Seating is limited—reserve your spot now.
6/25 Chef’s Table: A Celebration of Latin Flavors with MITA
Join 7x James Beard Award–nominated Chef Amy Brandwein for the next evening in her 2025 Chef’s Table series, featuring special guests Chef Miguel Guerra and Tatiana Mora of MITA.
Together, Amy, Miguel, and Tatiana will prepare a collaborative four-course tasting menu in Centrolina’s intimate Chef’s Salon, blending their signature styles and shared passion for seasonal, expressive cooking. Expect bold, unexpected flavors rooted in Latin American heritage and shaped by the vegetable kingdom.
MITA is known for reimagining Latin cuisine by spotlighting the extraordinary potential of vegetables—flipping the traditional protein-forward narrative and presenting a fresh, vibrant perspective. As Venezuelan natives, Miguel and Tatiana draw inspiration from across South America, blending traditional ingredients with modern techniques and storytelling.
📅 Date: June 25, 7 PM
📍 Location: Centrolina, Chef’s Salon
💵 Price: $150 per guest (excluding tax, beverages & gratuity)
💖 A portion of proceeds will benefit a charity of Miguel and Tatiana’s choice.
Seating is limited—reserve your place at the table today and experience a culinary evening unlike any other.
A.BBQ SERIES: Amy Brandwein of Centrolina
We’re fired up (see what we did there) to announce our summer A.BBQ series in partnership with OpenTable! All summer long, we’re throwing backyard-style BBQs featuring some of your favorite chefs from around the city—each event benefiting our friends at Southern Smoke Foundation. Tickets are just $10, with all proceeds going directly to Southern Smoke Foundation, a non-profit near and dear to our hearts that supports F&B workers in crisis by providing emergency relief funding and access to mental health services. Once you're in, all drinks + food are pay as you go!
James Beard Cruise with Chef Amy
Set Sail with Chef Amy Brandwein This October! 🌊🍷✨
October 7–19, 2025 | 12 days aboard the Star Pride
Montreal ➡️ New York City
Join @BeardFoundation and @WindstarCruises for a one-of-a-kind small ship adventure as our very own Chef Amy Brandwein brings her signature seasonal Italian cooking to sea.
🍽️ Chef-hosted dinner with wine pairings
👩🍳 2 exclusive cooking demos (recipes included!)
🧺 Market tour with Chef Amy
🍇 2 complimentary wine seminars with Napa Valley’s legendary @RombauerVineyards, featuring their world-class Chardonnay, Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon
Amy’s taking everything you love about Centrolina and Piccolina—her soulful, seasonal Italian cooking—and sharing it with guests on board this unforgettable culinary journey from Montreal to NYC. A 7-time James Beard Award nominee, she’s ready to cook, teach, and explore alongside you.
✨ Only a few suites left — book now and come cruise with us!
Friday March 28th - 7pm - Stela - Chef's Tasting Menu w/ Chef Amy Brandwein
Experience Chef Amy Brandwein's new 6-course dinner tasting menu with optional wine pairing in Centrolina's private Chef's Salon. Chef Amy's menu celebrates her mantra “simple is exquisite," showcasing the seasonal bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region and the versatility, grace, and overall delicacy of Italian cuisine. Each dish weaves Italian and global cuisine, creating an interesting dialogue of food and wine inspired by specific ingredients, concepts, and experiences. The tasting menu changes weekly and is available on most Thursday and Friday. Limited seating available. Dinner is $150/person with an optional wine pairing for $125/person.
Friday March 21st - 7pm - Stela - Chef's Tasting Menu w/ Chef Amy Brandwein
Experience Chef Amy Brandwein's new 6-course dinner tasting menu with optional wine pairing in Centrolina's private Chef's Salon. Chef Amy's menu celebrates her mantra “simple is exquisite," showcasing the seasonal bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region and the versatility, grace, and overall delicacy of Italian cuisine. Each dish weaves Italian and global cuisine, creating an interesting dialogue of food and wine inspired by specific ingredients, concepts, and experiences. The tasting menu changes weekly and is available on most Thursday and Friday. Limited seating available. Dinner is $150/person with an optional wine pairing for $125/person.
Friday March 7th - 7pm -Stela - Chef's Tasting Menu w/ Chef Amy Brandwein
Experience Chef Amy Brandwein's new 6-course dinner tasting menu with optional wine pairing in Centrolina's private Chef's Salon. Chef Amy's menu celebrates her mantra “simple is exquisite," showcasing the seasonal bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region and the versatility, grace, and overall delicacy of Italian cuisine. Each dish weaves Italian and global cuisine, creating an interesting dialogue of food and wine inspired by specific ingredients, concepts, and experiences. The tasting menu changes weekly and is available on most Thursday and Friday. Limited seating available. Dinner is $175/person with an optional wine pairing for $125/person.
Valentine's Day Tasting Menu w/ Chef Amy Brandwein
Chef Amy Brandwein is cooking a special seven-course Valentine's Day tasting menu with optional wine pairing for you and your loved one in Centrolina's private chef's salon with adjacent showcase kitchen. The menu highlights the seasonal bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region and the versatility, grace, and overall delicacy of Italian cuisine. Dinner is $175/person with an optional wine pairing for $75/person. Limited reservations available.