Rizzuto’s: A Day of Italian Food, Wine & Cars, June 10th

CTbites Team

On Sunday, June 10, 2012, NOON – 4 PM, Rizzuto’s, located in the Saugatuck community of Westport, has teamed up with The Ferrari Club of America and FIAT of Larchmont for a day-long event filled with Italian food, wine, and cars. 

The event takes place during the Formula 1 Grand Prix Du Canada race, which will be shown on 2 large screen HD TVs. Race car fans can take a virtual lap around the track in a GoSimRacer Race Car Simulator. Kids feeling the need for speed can race through an on-lot GoGo-Kart track presented byGrand Prix New York Racing. Rizzuto’s is pulling out all the stops with classic Italian dishes and an Italian wine tasting. San Pellegrino will be keeping things cool and Rizzuto’s will be grilling outdoors this year, preparing sausage and pepper wedges and meatball sliders.

Ferrari Club members will showcase new and vintage automobiles and FIAT of Larchmont will feature Fiat, Abarth and Alfa Romeo. Owners of Italian sports cars and motorbikes are also encouraged to join in the fun and participate by bringing their 2 and 4 wheel mobiles to the Rizzuto’s lot. Spectators can cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award for favorite car. Lime Rock Park will also be on the lot, giving away tickets to their upcoming race season in Lakeville, CT. A portion of the day’s proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of CT.  

WELCOME Food & Wine Enthusiasts, Car Hobbyists and Race Fans

Rizzuto’s, 540 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT