Cucinamore, LLC

06/04/2025

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Reservations are open! This event will sell out soon, grab your seats now!

05/31/2025

📅 Something special is on the horizon...

Plans are being made, glasses are ready… 🍷
GVino + Cucinamore are joining forces for an unforgettable evening of Italian flavors, fine wine, and genuine friendship.

• Save the date: Thursday, June 26th - 6:00pm

Very limited seats. Full details coming soon.

05/29/2025

📜✨ New certificate, same commitment.

To do the work I do, passion and skills are essential—but they’re just the beginning.

Behind every Cucinamore event, there’s also a lot of less glamorous (but equally important) effort to stay current, reliable, and professional. Renewing my ServSafe Manager Certification is just one way I make sure that the food I serve is not only delicious… but also safely prepared, every single time.

This certification involves training and an exam every five years—and let’s just say, my brain doesn’t exactly enjoy standardized testing any more than it used to 😅

But it matters. Because when clients invite us into their homes for something special, I want them to feel confident that they’re in good hands—from flavor to food safety.

📍Another step forward for Cucinamore.
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05/26/2025

Recipe for the Cucinamore Food Experience

Ingredients:
• Hand-picked, high-quality products — ideally sourced from trusted local vendors
• Seasonal options, at their peak of flavor
• From-scratch cooking for and with our guests
• A blend of authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine
• Expert food & wine pairing suggestions, curated with the help of a native Italian sommelier
• An Italian soundtrack, handpicked to set the mood

Directions:
Cook everything on site, right before clients’ eyes — allow them to jump in, if curious.
Demonstrate simple, approachable techniques that make authentic Italian cooking feel within reach.
Serve each course with a story, a smile, and the recipes too.
Honor Italy’s culinary traditions while incorporating fresh, contemporary touches that suit today’s lifestyle.
And above all, add love to every step.

Want to experience what this recipe creates?
The table is set — I’d be honored to cook for you!
Book your next In-Home Italian Dinner & Experience at https://www.cucinamore.net/reservation

05/16/2025

Don't say I didn't tell you... ;)

There’s brunch… and then there’s brunch at Gvino. 🍷

Every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, we invite you to slow down and indulge in a weekend experience crafted with care, where each dish is thoughtfully prepared, each wine intentionally selected, and every guest is welcomed like family.

Our brunch is not just about food. It’s about how it makes you feel: relaxed, nourished, inspired. Guests tell us they keep coming back for the quality of the ingredients, the cozy atmosphere, and a wine pairing experience that elevates the entire meal.

$39 per person

Includes a sommelier-selected wine flight

CHOOSE YOUR BRUNCH PATH

Each guest selects from one of the following three curated menus. All include:

Main Dish (Meat, Seafood, or Vegetarian)

Warm Belgian Waffle with pure maple syrup and a medley of fresh mixed berries.

Assorted French Quiche, crafted with a delicate custard and a rotating selection of vegetables, herbs, and cheeses

THE MEAT OPTION
Italian Pork Sausage Panino with Pecorino and Arugula
A hearty, flavor-packed sandwich featuring house-seasoned pork sausage, sharp Pecorino cheese, and peppery arugula on rustic artisan bread. Savory and satisfying, with a balanced richness that pairs beautifully with both sparkling and red wines.

THE SEAFOOD OPTION
Scottish Salmon Toast with Red Onion on Rustic Bread
Sustainably sourced Scottish salmon, lightly smoked and served on crusty bread with shaved red onions, capers, and a lemon crème fraîche. Bright, briny, and elegant—it’s a dish designed to highlight freshness and finesse.

THE VEGETARIAN OPTION
Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese on Multigrain Bread
Creamy avocado layered over toasted multigrain bread, finished with whipped goat cheese, microgreens, and a drizzle of citrus-infused olive oil. Light yet full of flavor—an ideal match for white and rosé wines.

THE WINE FLIGHT

What sets Gvino’s brunch apart? Our curated wine flight. Each guest receives a tasting of three expertly selected wines, chosen by our in-house sommelier to complement the dishes on your plate and enhance your overall experience.

Le Contesse Prosecco (Single Fermentation)
A refined Italian sparkling wine made using the Charmat method. Fresh, crisp, and delicately effervescent with notes of pear and white flower an elegant start to the meal.

Choice of White or Rosé:

Girlan Chardonnay (Alto Adige, Italy)
From the cool alpine region of Alto Adige, this Chardonnay is mineral-driven with bright citrus, green apple, and subtle almond on the finish. A refreshing pairing for seafood or vegetarian dishes.

OR

Cascina del Colle “Free Free” Frizzante Rosé (Abruzzo, Italy)
A playful and lightly sparkling rosé with notes of ripe strawberry, cherry blossom, and a touch of wild herbs. Slightly fizzy, incredibly easy-drinking, and perfect alongside pork sausage or creamy goat cheese.

Colombaio del Cencio Chianti Classico Riserva “Massi del Colombaio” (Tuscany)
This structured red offers depth and complexity, with aromas of dark cherry, leather, and spice. Its firm tannins and vibrant acidity make it an excellent companion for our richer brunch dishes.

More Than a Meal — A Weekend Ritual

Brunch at Gvino is designed to be savored, not rushed. It’s a moment to reconnect with friends, unwind from the week, and enjoy the kind of meal you’ll be thinking about long after your last sip.

Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply treating yourself to a beautiful start to the day, we’d love to host you.

Reservations Are Encouraged

Call us at 571-430-5992 or book online now to secure your table.

We look forward to welcoming you to a brunch that brings people together—through food, wine, and the kind of hospitality that lingers long after you leave.

05/11/2025

When your only option is to make it work… you make it work. 💪🍽️

Nothing quite humbles you like private chef life…

Last night’s party: arrive / discover entire stovetop is dead / instant heart drop / mentally rework the entire cooking plan / send assistant flying home to grab my portable induction burner (👋 hero of the night, pictured! Well, assistant too but I do not have a pic of Sierra handy ;) ) / cook a full 4-course dinner for 9 using one oven and one burner.

Guests were wonderful and gave me a round of applause when I finished.
Me? I got home, stared at the ceiling from the floor for a solid minute before even taking off my shoes. 😉

P.S. To all the moms out there making magic happen in and out of the kitchen today… I see you! 💐💪

05/07/2025

Finding new friends in all the right places :)

05/04/2025

Spring is here — and so are our new seasonal menus!
Like these Crostini con Zucchini Trifolati e Mozzarella, our dishes celebrate freshness and flavor.

Planning a birthday or special gathering? We bring the Italian experience to your home.
Check out what’s new: cucinamore.net

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04/28/2025

New season, new reasons to gather around the table.
Our Spring/Summer menus are here, bursting with color and flavor — just like your next Cucinamore experience.

Explore the menu: https://www.cucinamore.net/menus-ss
Save your date: https://www.cucinamore.net/reservation

04/27/2025

Women Giving Back Cinco Online Silent Auction is LIVE!

Our Cinco Online Silent Auction is LIVE! 📢

We're starting off with all our yummy foodie offerings 😋 View all the packages and start bidding at https://cinco.cbo.io!

The auction closes May 4th at 8pm, but we'll be doing more releases throughout the week so be sure to check back for more each day!

All proceeds go directly towards our community programs and services 💜

Thank you to our Scrumptious Sunday donors!
Bruster's Real Ice Cream | Call Your Mother Deli | Carahsoft | Cucinamore, LLC | Davio's Reston | Diane DuBois | Donor Synergy Consulting | Founding Farmers Reston Station | Great American Restaurants | Great Harvest Bread Co. - Ashburn, Herndon, & Vienna | Jimmy's Old Town Tavern | Monica Maroney | Nostos Restaurant | Red's Table | River-Sea Chocolates | Social Burger | Wegmans | Weird Brothers Coffee | What The Schnitzel | Windows Catering Company

04/17/2025

📚 Always learning. Always caring.
Food safety has been part of my journey since my early days in Texas, where I earned my first Food Safety Manager certification. Even now, as a private chef in Virginia — where it’s not even required — I choose to keep it current.

Because staying sharp is part of the job… and a way to show respect for my clients and my craft.

This spring, I’m studying again for my ServSafe Manager exam. Wish me luck! 🍀

04/10/2025

You know that moment when a great meal brings everyone to the table—and suddenly, it feels like you’re in the heart of Italy?
That’s what I create for my clients...

I'm Daniela Williams, chef and owner of Cucinamore, LLC, a private chef company for special events.
I create authentic Italian dining experiences in my clients' homes, transforming their kitchens into a tour of Italy.

Whether it’s a dinner party, a special celebration, or a team-building event, our team take care of everything—from sourcing fresh, high-quality ingredients to cooking and cleaning up—so our clients can fully enjoy the occasion. Some even choose to roll up their sleeves and join me for a hands-on cooking class.

It’s like giving them a trip to Italy, without leaving their home.

You can learn more at https://www.cucinamore.net/