17.05 – 22.05
Dimora delle Balze invites guests to take part in a unique two-part experience designed to celebrate raw ingredients, the land, and its roots — exploring the primal connection between humankind and nature. MATERIA is a journey that invites guests to rediscover the essence of the earth through food, the tactile connection with ingredients, and the stories they carry. At the heart of each evening is the kitchen itself: beginning from the soil where the products are born, the menu becomes
a journey through seasonal flavours, shaped by the availability of our fields and served through natural materials designed to engage every sense — from sight to touch, from scent to taste. Making these evenings even more special, each dinner will take shape as a four-hands collaboration between our Chef Gabriele Camiolo and guest chefs, including Accursio Craparo, combining visions, techniques, and stories rooted in the Sicilian territory.
A sensory gastronomic experience celebrating the primal connection between humankind and nature through raw ingredients in their purest form. Both evenings will unfold as immersive journeys — invitations to listen to the earth and its roots, guided by its rhythms and transformations. The dining room becomes an immersive setting where fabric installations and evocative projections accompany the experience. Sounds of the earth and distant voices complete the atmosphere, transporting guests into a narrative where cuisine and nature merge seamlessly.
The menu of MATERIA — The Stories from the Soil is born from the encounter between nature and ingredient, in a balance of authentic flavours deeply rooted in the territory. A sensory narrative where raw ingredients engage in dialogue with cuisine and tradition, giving life to an experience that evolves through time and seasonality.
The menu for May 17th will be entirely dedicated to flowers, paying tribute to the Infiorata di Noto — one of Sicily’s most evocative celebrations. Edible flowers, local herbs, colours, and fragrances will intertwine throughout each course, transforming every dish into a composition inspired by the ephemeral beauty and symbolism of this tradition. The experience unfolds through four courses — four chapters rooted in the earth, local memory, and the rhythm of micro-seasonality. Every gesture and every taste reveal the profound connection between humankind, nature, and territory. The dinner will be accompanied by a curated wine pairing in collaboration with Tasca d’Almerita Winery, creating a harmonious dialogue with the Sicilian landscape.
On May 22nd, the experience evolves into a four-hands collaboration between Chef Gabriele Camiolo of Lumìa Restaurant and Chef Accursio Craparo of Radici Osteria — a shared vision expressed through an entirely plant-based menu, where raw ingredients reveal their purest and most contemporary essence. For this occasion, the wine pairing becomes a journey across Italy, with labels carefully selected from different regions to accompany each course.
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PROGRAMME
h 20:00 – Welcome drink & Reception
h 20:30 – Beginning of MATERIA dinner experience
This experience is open to guests who wish to enjoy a culinary experience set in the Noto countryside. Places are limited and booking is essential via email at lumia@dimoradellebalze.com or by telephone on +39 0931 1805361 and +39 327 9064756
