Lidia Bastianich to Headline Panhandle PBS’s Savor the Goods

Amarillo College’s Panhandle PBS will welcome Lidia Bastianich—Emmy Award–winning public television host, best-selling cookbook author, and renowned restaurateur—to Amarillo for Savor the Goods: A Night of Friendship and Flavor with Lidia Bastianich on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Legacy Room at Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Boulevard.

The evening begins with an exclusive VIP Conversation with Lidia Bastianich at 5:30 p.m., featuring a moderated discussion and audience Q&A. General admission opens at 6:15 p.m. with a seated dinner and program to follow.

The four-course menu, based on Bastianich’s own recipes, will be prepared in collaboration with Chef Marcus Snead of Toscana and Ruthie Landelius of Black Fig Catering. Courses include:

● Antipasto: Focaccia, Mozzarella and celery salad, and Prosciutto di Parma

● Primo: Baked stuffed shells

● Secondi: Beef short ribs braised in red wine with parmigiano barley and pot-roasted herb-scented pork loin with braised greens

● Dulce: Felidia’s quasi un tiramisu and Ricotta Cookies

Tickets are $100 per person for general admission and $175 per person for VIP admission. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Tickets are available online for purchase. 

“Lidia’s gift is not only in the kitchen, but in the way she connects people through food, culture, and shared experiences,” said Julie Grimes, Panhandle PBS general manager. “We are thrilled to welcome her to Amarillo for a night that will inspire, delight, and celebrate the very best of public television and community connection.”

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