Thank you to all who came to our Rome dinner in May, it was wonderful to take you on a culinary tour of the Eternal City. For our next regional La Festa, we will be taking you to Palermo, the picture postcard destination on the isle of Sicily. Read on to see the menu and find out a little out more about the origin of these beloved dishes.
Our 4 Sicilian courses for £48 will take you on a succulent journey of the eternal crossroad of the Mediterranean. Our antipasti course includes the Sicilian classic and Cin Cin mainstay, the arancina (pronounced with an ‘a’ in Palermo). Said to have originated in Sicily in the 10th century, the name for these beloved cheesy, stuffed rice balls derives from the word ‘aranciu’, meaning orange, due to their shape and golden appearance after deep frying. Our Sicilian antipasti will not be complete without sfincione palermitano, the Sicilian pizza which is one of the most traditional and most popular recipes of Palermo.
Following our antipasti is our primo pasta dish of Busiate alla Norma, long spiralled macaroni with a rich tomato and aubergine sauce, topped with salted ricotta. Our secondi features couscous, a typically Moroccan dish that has travelled up from Sicily’s southernly neighbour to become a regional staple. In the African coast it is prepared with meat and vegetables, in Sicily – and more precisely in Trapani – it is seasoned with fresh fish caught in the Mediterranean Sea.
To finish, we have brioche & cherry gelato as well as cannoli of ricotta & chocolate. The latter sweet treat was originally prepared for the Carnival season before Lent, but nowadays can be found across the island and country all year round. Read on for the full menu…
We hope you can join us on the 28th June for our Palermo dinner in London or Hove. Click the links below to book your place now.
And if you can’t make this regional feast then we hope you can make Bologna (on the 27th September) or Venice (on the 22nd November) in this regional trip around the food capital of the world.
*please note on the dates of the regional dinners our current Chef’s Menu will be unavailable and instead our La Festa Regional Chef’s Menu will be available on the night.
We’re excited to announce our series of feasts of Italy – La Festa – exploring the regions of the food capital of the world. Join us to navigate you through four courses of Italian cuisine like a local, starting with antipasto, onto primo, then secondo and always finishing with something sweet.
Our feasts of Italy will be packed with flavour, full of fresh ingredients and a celebration of everything the region has to offer.
Our first stop is Rome on Wednesday 24th May at 7pm. Our four courses for £48 will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the culinary delights the Eternal City has to offer. Read on for the full menu and to book your place.
Our antipasti course includes Suppli cacio e pepe – Rome’s ultimate fried street food, a rice-filled fritter not to be confused with the classic arancino. Followed by our primo pasta dish of Bigoli all’Amatriciana. As the name suggests, the origin is the city of Amatrice in the far northern reaches of Rome’s region of Lazio.
The secondi of Porchetta with herbed quinto-quarto stuffing is a nod to the ancient Roman ‘nose to tail’ approach of using every part of the pig.
And to finish we have a Crostata ricotta e visciole, a shortcrust pastry pie filled with layers of visciole (sour cherries) and sweetened ricotta. Originating from the Jewish quarter, to this day you can still enjoy it in Rome’s Jewish ghetto bakeries.
We look forward to welcoming those of you who can make our first in these series of La Festa dinners on Wednesday 24th May. Book using the links below. And if you can’t make this one we hope you can make one of our next up regional dinners – Palermo, Bologna, or Venice – in this regional trip around the food capital of the world.
*Please note on the dates of the regional dinners our current Chef’s Menu will be unavailable and instead our La Festa Regional Chef’s Menu will be available.
On the 29th March we hosted an amazing charity Arancini Event to raise money for The Sussex Beacon. The evening saw us welcome guest chefs from The Chilli Pickle, Wild Flor, Nostos and Boho Gelato, alongside our own chefs, who each prepared their own twist on the classic arancino.
The sold-out event was a roaring success and we were treated to some incredible mouthwatering arancino dishes, prepared by some of Brighton’s best chefs, including:
- NOSTOS: Trahana – Smoked cheese & veal pastrami on basil mayo & tomato jam
- THE CHILLI PICKLE: Kari Crab – Crab biryani, chilli, cheese, vermicelli, Moilee sauce, curry leaf chutney
- CIN CIN: Spring Agnello – Calcot Farm lamb, spring onion caponata, parsley mayo
- WILD FLOR: Some Like It Scot – Haggis arancino, iberiko tomato
- BOHO GELATO: Breakfast In Sicily – Pistachio & orange rice pudding deep fried gelato
The guest judges award and the people’s choice award went to the hugely talented chef Alun Sperring from The Chilli Pickle with his delicious Kari Crab. Followed closely in second place by Cin Cin chef Mike’s Spring Agnello arancino.
The raffle on the night included some fabulous prizes donated by the restaurants taking part and we are pleased to announce from the ticket sales and the raffle we raised a staggering £1,720 for The Sussex Beacon, who provide specialist care and support for people living with HIV.
HIV remains a serious, life-changing condition with, as yet no cure. The public perception is often that HIV is no longer a threat in the UK, but every year over 5,000 people receive an HIV diagnosis. Early diagnosis, extensive access to HIV care and treatment, adoption of healthier lifestyles and good adherence to HIV medication can all help people live well with HIV.
The Sussex Beacon support people who are struggling to cope with HIV, supporting their independence and improving their health and wellbeing; their 10-bed inpatient unit provides high quality care, rehabilitation and treatment and their Community Services empower people to manage their own health and to live well with HIV.
Every year, The Sussex Beacon need to raise over two million pounds to continue providing these vital services to people living with HIV and we are proud to play our part in helping to reach their target.
David, Cin Cin Founder said “I want to thank all who came to our event and bought a raffle ticket and to the restaurants and chefs who contributed to this fantastic night for this incredible charity. It is only through the generosity of people like you that The Sussex Beacon are able to continue their work. And watch this space for the next event as we will definitely be running more”.
British Game Week Celebration Dinner
Cin Cin Fitzrovia – Thursday 24th November 2022 from 7pm
Join us at Cin Cin Fitzrovia for a celebration of wild British game and the great flavours it offers at the height of game season.
Chef patron Jamie Halsall has prepared a 5 course set menu, all paired with an exciting Italian wine flight.
Only 12 tickets will be sold for this one off event so book your place now.
£90 including service.
British Game Week Celebration Dinner
Cin Cin Hove – Thursday 24th November 2022 from 7pm
Join us at Cin Cin Hove for a celebration of wild British game and the great flavours it offers at the height of game season.
Chef patron Jamie Halsall has prepared a 5 course set menu, all paired with an exciting Italian wine flight.
Only 12 tickets will be sold for this one off event so book your place now.
£90 including service.
Enjoy an evening at Cin Cin Hove exploring wine of three Italian wines with tasting notes on Wednesday 16th November, starting at 6:30 PM.
For a price of £25 per person, you get to have a selection of artisan Italian cured meats, cheeses and crispbread to stimulate the appetite.
Hosted by Cin Cin founder David Toscano.
This is an event for wine and food lovers alike and not one to be missed! Places are limited. Join us and make your night full of delightfulness!
Christmas Negroni is baaaaaack!!
Back again in 2021 by popular demand, Negroni drinkers rejoice!
Our Christmas Negroni takes the Cin Cin classic recipe to the next festive level and is now on sale for delivery to your door or collection from Hove or even as the perfect Christmas aperitivo gift for that special someone!
Starting off with Regal Rogue organic Wild Rose vermouth, Malfy Originale gin, Campari & Fee Brothers rhubarb bitters, we add our own mix of winter spices & fruits – orange, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, figs, cherries & sultana – allowing the batch to rest for 15 days before sealing in our recyclable 500ml pouch. ?
Perfect for sharing and quaffing over the festive period, our Cin Cin Christmas Negroni pouch will serve 6-7 Negronis over ice or even more served as a Negroni Sbagliato topped with Prosecco or soda. Don’t forget a slice of orange! Buon Natale! ?
Are you ready for some festive feasting?
You better be quick off the mark this festive season as our Christmas Dine at Home boxes sell out quicker than Glastonbury! Our wonderful chefs have again pulled out all the stops this year to ensure that you and your loved ones enjoy a festive feast to remember.
Who wants turkey on Christmas Day when you can tuck into Cin Cin?!
Our Dine at Home boxes keep perfectly in the fridge up to two days – if you can hold off that long! (Wink Emoji) Choose from our 3 course box for two or go all out for our 5 course Chef’s Menu, both available with vegetarian options.
DO NOT MISS OUT! These are on sale now so place your order for collection or delivery across Brighton and Hove on the 23rd and 24th December.
Dine At Home
This week’s menu sees the return of the decadently moreish Burrata with truffled celeriac and rocket.
What could be more in-keeping with the changing seasons than the mighty truffle?
The earthy flavours of the black Autumn truffle have a wonderful heady aroma. Intense & addictive, this truffle has a more intense aroma than its summer cousin.
Having grown through the year under the shade of deciduous trees, harvest season arrives between October and mid March.
And all of this flavour is packed into our Dine At Home menu this week, guaranteed to bring a little autumnal sunshine into your life this weekend.
Pre order your dine at home experience now.
Treat your family, friends, loved ones or colleagues with a voucher for a fun dining experience at our award-winning restaurants in Hove and London or on our Cin Cin At Home delivery service.
Your voucher is beautifully designed and will be emailed to you, ready to be printed from your printer at home or forwarded directly to the recipient.
A Cin Cin voucher is the perfect gift for lovers of Italian food & dining.
Let them enjoy a culinary journey with our ever changing 5 course Chef’s Menu, showing off our chef’s absolute favourite dishes using only the finest seasonal produce. And you have the option to pair this sumptuous menu with our expertly chosen Italian wine flight complimenting each dish – perfect for the food and wine enthusiast in your life.