Artwork by ESAC artists will be at this fundraising dinner!

Step back in time and experience an evening of history, culture, and cuisine at the Ancient Roman Dinner! Hosted by the Denver Sister Cities Potenza Committee, this unforgettable event will bring Ancient Rome to life with authentic dishes, live entertainment, and a grand feast worthy of an emperor. Proceeds from this event support Denver-Potenza youth exchange through the Denver Young Ambassador program, providing Denver students with the opportunity to visit our sister city, Potenza, Italy, and experience Italian culture firsthand.

Tickets: https://denversistercities.org/event/ancient-rome-dinner/

Three Menu Levels

Our carefully curated menus feature dishes inspired by Ancient Roman recipes, offering a once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey. Enjoy expertly prepared delicacies, including roasted meats, fresh cheeses, honey cakes, and more—served in true Roman style! Professor Steve Hughes, a renowned historian, will provide insights into the historical significance of each dish, adding an educational twist to this experience.Emperor Menu

The Emperor Menu offers a luxurious dining experience highlighted by a traditional Roman Spit-Roasted Pig to be carved table-side. A course of assorted Roman Cheeses accompanies a Numidian Chicken entree.

Senator Menu

The Senator Menu provides three upscale meal courses including: a Farro Salad starter garnished with Feta Cheese and Garbanzo Beans, a Fennel-Roasted Pork Loin entree, and a Palathai (Fig Cake) for dessert.

Gladiator Menu

The Gladiator Menu offers a vegetarian option including a String Bean Dish starter, a Barley Polenta inspired entree, and Apicius Tiropatina (Roman Cheesecake) for dessert.

Sponsored by © 2024 Denver Sister Cities. A Colorado nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Identification Number (EIN): 84-6032193. The main office is located at 2650 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80205.