Culinary Experience
A Sardinian style buffet will offer our visitors a unique experience to delight on the treasures of the unique gastronomy of this Mediterranean island, birthplace of Maria Lai, the Sardinian artist whose artworks are on view at Magazzino.
Cinema in Piazza Films
L'uomo che comprò la Luna (The Man Who Bought The Moon)
Paolo Zucca (2018, 102 min.)
With a pre-screening of:
Nivola: Sandscapes
Domenico Palma (2021, 9 min.)
Schedule:
5:00 PM — Sardinian Buffet and refreshments available for purchase
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Galleries open in the Main Building
5:00 PM — Galleries close in the Robert Olnick Pavilion
8:00 PM (approx.) — Seating begins
Dusk — Movie screenings begin
Additional Information
Guests are welcome to arrive at any time. Between dining and the movie, you are invited to enjoy our gardens, or simply come closer to screening time (approximately three hours after food service begins).
Sardinian Cuisine
Sardinian cuisine is a culinary treasure that reflects the richness and diversity of Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean. Shaped by thousands of years of history, it is a unique blend of traditions, flavors, and ingredients influenced by the many cultures that have crossed the island over the centuries.
Thanks to its fertile land, rich seas, and remarkable biodiversity, Sardinia has developed a cuisine that is both varied and distinctive. Its dishes reflect island life—deeply rooted in the rhythms of nature—with a strong emphasis on fresh, local ingredients such as fish, meat, cheese, vegetables, and grains. Sardinian cooking is characterized by rustic simplicity that highlights the natural flavor and quality of each ingredient. Many recipes are centuries old, passed down through generations, preserving the island’s cultural heritage.
Exploring Sardinian cuisine is a fascinating journey through taste and tradition. Every dish, every ingredient, tells a story—of land and sea, of shepherds and fishermen, of village festivals and everyday meals. It is a cuisine that celebrates authenticity, transforming humble ingredients into dishes rich in meaning and memory.
Each region of Sardinia has its own specialties, making the island's gastronomy incredibly diverse. From pane carasau to pecorino sardo, from malloreddus to fregola, from bottarga to polpo alla catalana and ending with uova sode alla sarda, Chef Luca Galli will take our visitors on a captivating journey through the rich and diverse culinary history of Sardinia, exploring traditional ingredients, time-honored techniques, and the cultural influences that have shaped the island’s distinctive cuisine over the centuries.
Beyond the table, Sardinian food plays a key role in the island’s cultural identity. Traditional dishes have helped safeguard Sardinia’s heritage. The preparation techniques, recipes, and distinctive flavors serve as a living link to the past, keeping the traditions and spirit of this wonderful island alive. Sardinian cuisine invites you to discover and savor flavors that speak of an island and its people—a delicious expression of history, culture, and authenticity that only Magazzino offers in the Hudson valley.
You will be able to enjoy some of the most beloved flavors like:
Pane Carasau
Pecorino Sardo
Malloreddus
Fregola Sarda
Bottarga
Polpo alla Catalana
Uova sode alla sarda
Films
L'uomo che comprò la Luna|
(The Man Who Bought The Moon)
Paolo Zucca (2018, 102 min.)
In this entertaining comedy, a pair of Italian secret agents receive a tip-off from the United States: it seems that someone in Sardinia has become the owner of the moon. From the American perspective, this is unacceptable, as they were the first to set foot on the satellite and plant their national flag. To investigate, the agents recruit a soldier who, under the false name of Kevin Pirelli and with a strong Milanese accent, hides his Sardinian roots. His real name is Gavino Zoccheddu, and although he does not realize it, Sardinia runs in his blood. To solve the case and blend in, he must be re-transformed into a true Sardinian, with the help of an unconventional cultural coach. At this point, all that remains is to solve the case: who bought the moon? And why?
With a pre-screening of:
Nivola: Sandscapes
Domenico Palma (2021, 9 min.)
Costantino Nivola was born in Orani, a small town in Sardinia. This short documentary explores the roots of Nivola’s creative journey—tracing how the island’s culture and traditions shaped his artistic vision, and Nivola’s path to becoming an internationally acclaimed artist.
