Friday, January 19, 2007
New Beginnings
Wine Down Dinner
with Chef Steve Fratto

6:30pm Sparkling Reception

Mozambique The Antelope's Horn is used to start many civic events including bringing in the New Year. Barbecue Char-sui Antelope on soft Yucca and Parsnips with sweet Chili glaze Wine: Osbourn Solaz Tempernillo/Cab
France Leaping into the New Year (sort of) Sauteed Frog's Leg Provincial with truffled Orzo and Fresh Basil Wine: Long Mountain Sauvignon Blanc
Italy (There has to be garlic!) Spring Greens with Candied Elephant Garlic and Marinated Mushrooms Red Wine Reduction Wine: Carminello Bianco
Signature Pomegranate Shooter
Brazil (Gauchos, Historic Riders of the Pampas, Favorite Beef Steak Palomillo Prime Rib with Toasted Walnuts and Blue Cheese on Tomato Polenta Wine: Rothchild Escudo Roja
Switzerland (It's not just about clocks) Swiss chocolate and Orange Mousse with Candied Orange and Mint