Logo from the Duluth Valentini's on London Road
Join the Valentini family for a night of fine Italian dining on the Gunflint Trail during President’s weekend, February 18th & 19th. We are open for two seatings, 6 PM and 8 PM, during this dining event.
The Valentini name has been synonymous with Authentic Italian dining in Northern Minnesota since 1934. Immigrating from Central Italy (La Marche) Louis and Justina Valentini settled in Chisholm, Minnesota and began the first of three generations of the family restaurant.
Your guest chefs for the evening will be siblings Michael Valentini and his wife Sally, Carol Valentini and her husband Ed, and John Valentini. Michael was a third generation owner of Valentini’s in Chisholm. He and Sally sold the restaurant (to a cousin) and now live at the end of the Gunflint Trail on Saganaga. Carol and Ed opened the new Valentini’s Vicino Lago in Duluth and have carried on the tradition of providing the best in ethnic dining to the Twin Ports. John left the restaurant world to become a chiropractor in the Twin Cities, but he has always maintained a passion for cooking and frequently lends his talents to fundraisers and family functions.
The Valentini family has chosen a variety of entrées for this special weekend, featuring many of the dishes, sauces and desserts that have been staples of the Valentini family. You will also have an opportunity to bring home a copy of the family cookbook “La Razza Die Ciurri” (translation: The Clan of the Curly Heads). The book is filled with countless home recipes of culinary delights that were the hallmark of our Italian heritage.
See the menus for these special Bearskin Lodge dining nights here. Make reservations online here, or call us at 218 388 2292, or email stay@bearskin.com.
