Monday, July 13, 2009

WINE DINNERS







What an incredible guilty pleasure & one that you can share with friends. On Saturday night we prepared an incredible wine dinner which featured an equally marvelous selection of matching italian wines. The client was thrilled and the guests overwhelmed with gastronomic pleasure.
Menu:
Butler Appetizer
Roasted Tomato Soup & Miniature Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Displayed
Grilled Tender Baby Squid
Roasted Sweet Peppers & Fresh Mozzarella & Bagna Cauda
Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi 2007
Tua Rita Rosso di Notri 2007
First Course
Gamberi Al Citro "Broiled Herb Marinated Shrimp with a Citrus & Campari Essence over Argula
Second Course
Cernia In Brodetto "Pan Roasted Haibut in basil scented saffron seafood broth with cockles & Fregola"
Peter Dipoli Sauvignon Boglar 2007
Third Course
Pappardelle Al Funghi "Wide Noodles with wild mushrooms, rosemary, garlic & olive oil"
Quintearelli Ca del Merlo 2000
Entree
Spalla Di Vitello "Slow braised veal shoulder in savory white wine veal glace over broccoli rabe risotto"
Santa Restituta Gaja Brunello Rennina 1997
Dessert
Creme Burlee Au Trois "Creme brulee served three ways: lemon grass, black sesame & vanilla"
Italian Biscotti & Cookies

A Truly Incredible dinner & Guilty Pleasure. Add to this some beautiful weather for outdoor dining, great friends, the late night cigar & some single malts you have a perfect evening. Let us create one for you.