Celebrated Chef Massimo Capra was the perfect host for the latest event in the Niagara Culinary Experiences series.  More than 100 guests attended last Friday’s event which featured an exquisite 6-course menu with pairings from Niagara’s own 13th Street Winery.  Guests also had the opportunity to interact with Massimo as he mixed and mingled thoughout the night, and personalized a copy of his latest cookbook “3 Chefs – The Kitchen Men” for those in attendance.
The next event in the series is a Valentines’ Vintners dinner with Jamie Kennedy on February 15, 2013 at Windows by Jamie Kennedy.

Chef Massimo Capra was a perfect host for Niagara Culinary Experiences at the Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra

Chef Massimo Capra at the Rainbow Room, celebrity chef and co-author of "3 Chefs"

Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra gave American Express Delights everything and more as Chef Massimo Capra brought Tuscany to Niagara Falls in partnership with Crowne Plaza Hotel and American Express. American Express Delights is a unique program for American Express Card-holders in which one-of-a-kind events around the world can be experienced.

Falls-view from Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra

A Tour through Tuscany with Chef Massimo Capra took place June 8th, 2012  at the Fallsview Rainbow Room. Nearly 70 guests came together for this culinary experience.

The event began with a Meet & Greet with Celebrity Chef Massimo Capra, and book signing of cookbook “3 Chefs” by Michael Banacini, Massimo Capra, and Jason Parsons. The open-kitchen portion of the Fallsview Restaurant in the Crown Plaza Hotel allowed Massimo Capra to demonstrate the preparation of one of his unique hors d’oeurves.  Fallsview Executive Chef, Kevin Maniaci, ensured the menu was served to perfection as well as greeted guests. Many guests completed their stay with the over-night package at Crowne Plaza Hotel Niagara Falls.

The menu began with an antipasti followed by a seafood soup in a saffron tomato broth. The baby arugula salad was topped with candied grapes, pinot gris and a citrus vinaigrette. The Cherry tomato and butter topped Spring Pea Raviolone and main dish, braised veal served with semotina polenta, asparagus and honey mushrooms, show off Tuscan dishes while featuring fresh local ingredients. Crostata di Ricotta, a favourite in many regions of Italy, completed the meal. Each course was completed with a Colanery Wine to complement the unique flavours of each dish.

A Tour through Tuscany with Chef Massimo Capra will be taking place on June 8th, 2012  at the Fallsview Rainbow Room. Celebrity chef and author, Massimo Capra, and Crown Plaza Fallsview Executive Chef, Kevin Maniaci, will greet American Express VIP Cardmembers as well as present a unique culinary experience. The Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra in the Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls Hotel encompasses the Niagara Region’s landscape in its Italian dishes and partners with Colaneri Estate Winery to offer exceptional wines from one of Niagara’s recognized vineyards. A complete five-course dining experience will be paired with a live kitchen preparation of hors d’oeurves , meet and greet with Chef Massimo and a signed copy of Massimo’s latest cookbook “Three Chefs, the Kitchen Men”.

American Express Delights is offering many packages and events unlike anything offered. American Express is working to further engage their clients by offering packages such as the Massimo Capra dinner and stay which includes a fallsview room at the Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls Hotel. American Express Delights Experience packages can only be purchased by American Express Cardmembers through their website. Number of spots per event and limits on each Cardholder are in place.

The Rainbow Room by Massimo Capra Official Blog will cover the event following June 8th!

Massimo demonstrates how to cook spiced quail with seasonal root vegetables live on WKBW.

Watch Massimo’s live cooking demonstration

The rich bio-diversity in Niagara guarantees the finest ingredients from fruits and produce to game and meats. It’s this ideology, along with the menu changes, that looks to solidify the Rainbow Room’s reputation as one of the finest dining establishments in Niagara.

Massimo Capra Extends Golden Touch – Toronto Sun

Expert servers guide us into a party that signals the biggest, most exciting change to dining in Niagara

Massimo Capra Romances the Rainbow Room at Niagara Falls – Dine.to

I want to be the first one to put a name on a good restaurant in Niagara Falls

Massimo Capra Falls for Niagara – Toronto Star

The Crowne Plaza is a premium property in this town.  To me, it’s awesome to be here. I just love it.

Celebrity Chef Takes on the falls – Niagara Falls Review

Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant is celebrating the launch of the website and new Massimo Capra Inspired Menu with a “Once in a lifetime” experience in Niagara Falls.

This opportunity is in the form of a Getaway Sweepstakes Contest that includes:

• Hotel Accommodations at your choice of the Sheraton on the Falls or Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls-Fallsview
• Private Dinner for 6 prepared by Massimo Capra at Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant located at the Crowne Plaza Fallsview Hotel

Be sure to visit the Contest page for your chance to win.

CONTEST WILL CLOSE ON February 28, 2011

On behalf of the entire culinary team I’d like to welcome you to our new website and blog. In the coming weeks I will be using this space to announce exciting offers, specials, news, contests, recipes and more.

I think it’s safe to say that the entire team is extremely excited to have renowned chef Massimo Capra joining us. Chef Massimo brings a wealth of experience, insight and passion to the job and is great to work with.

The Rainbow Room has a rich history due in part to its location at the Crowne Plaza Hotel which opened as the General Brock Hotel in 1929. Located at the first luxury hotel in Niagara Falls, the Rainbow Room would be one of the first Fallsview fine dining  restaurants in Niagara and quickly built a reputation for having an exquisite menu, and exceptional service.  This legacy continues today as the “Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant” philosophy is to create an experience that is unmatched in Niagara Falls.  We have taken an approach that will set the Falls Avenue Resort and the Rainbow Room stand apart from the crowd.  Our fresh market menu was created with the produce, meats and game produced in Niagara in mind and our extensive wine list (hand selected by the notable Tony Aspler) features Niagara’s top vintages.