March 16: ‘3rd Tuesday’ pairings at Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert

Romeo’s Euro Cafe in downtown Gilbert will host its monthly ‘‘3rd Tuesday’’ dinner – featuring three new food dishes paired with three wines – at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16.

The three-course dinners feature three new dishes from chef Romeo Taus’ creative kitchen crew paired with three wines selected by the knowledgeable waitstaff:

• Tapas 3rio: Cucumbers, red peppers, mixed greens, and brie cheese wrapped in prosciutto with balsamic dressing; Italian sausage fritters with spicy honey-Dijon sauce; mascarpone-filled fillo cups with guava paste. Paired with 2016 Waterbrook Reserve Chardonnay (Columbia Valley, Wash.)
• Patricio: Beef tenderloin, chimichurri, sweet potatoes, cannellini beans, gnocchi, spinach, teardrop peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic pesto. Paired with 2017 Pendulum Red Blend (Columbia Valley, Wash.).
• Amarena Cherry Tarts: Dark chocolate and Amarena cherries. Paired with 2017 J. Wilkes “Highland District” Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles, Calif.).

Cost is $39 per person plus tax and tip. RSVP: Romeo@EuroCafe.com or 480-962-4224.