I thought it would be nice to blog about one of the nicest wine dinners that have taken place since I have been employed at the old Fire restaurante. Tonight Jeff and I did a wine dinner featuring Chilean wines from Odfjell Family Vineyards. We did our best to pair the wines with the food and I think we succeeded. Below is a blow by blow description(pics included).
1st Course
Corned Duck Breast
Asparagus Confit (2-way)
Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette
Frisee
Corned Duck Breast
Asparagus Confit (2-way)
Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette
Frisee
Cold Blooded Aperitif
2nd Course
Pan Seared Halibut
Sous Vide Rhubarb
Watercress-Fennel Salad
Blood Orange Gastrique
Armador Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, 2008
marco makin' us look good!!3rd Course
Tandoor Roasted Veal Breast
Preserved Tuna Aioli
White Bean Puree
Mixed Olive Relish
Orzada Carmenere, Maule, Chile 2005
the veal was stuffed with Killbuck Valley mushrooms, la quercia proscuitto, parmesan,rosemary, and garlic
Intermezzo
Sherry Vinegar Sorbet
there is no pic of the sorbet because it melted so fast.
people seemed to have incredibly mixed feelings about the sorbet.
we wanted to try it out and figured between these two courses would be perfect.
4th Course
Jamison Farm Lamb Duo
Red Wine Marinated Sirloin
Braised Shoulder Tortellini
Sauteed Rapini
Porcini Jus
Armador Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile 2006
this dish had incredible flavors.the tortellini was jampacked with goodness.
5th Course
Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
Rhubarb Compote
Creme Fraiche
deliciousThe food was awesome. Jeff and I were both extremely pleased with our results. We ordered extra lamb and our going to run the lamb dish as a weekend special. If you didn't get to try this dish at the wine dinner, you should visit us at the restaurant.
I apologize for the wackiness with the fonts. I can't seem to get the format right this time. Allow yourself to be distracted by the pretty pictures instead.
I apologize for the wackiness with the fonts. I can't seem to get the format right this time. Allow yourself to be distracted by the pretty pictures instead.
6 comments:
The food looks great, J! You guys are really kicking it up a notch there at Fire. Doug should be very pleased!Can't wait to come in for dinner.
Thanks Mr. Fambrough.
I was at the dinner last night. It was fabulous! You guys did a great job matching the food to the wine. That lamb ravioli was one of the best things I've eaten this year. The sherry vinegar sorbet was "interesting". I ate half as a little went a long way :) fire wine dinners and special dinners are always a great time.
-Karen
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed your meal.
The sorbet was definitely interesting. I would make it again but substitute a little sherry for the sherry vinegar.
Jeremey, wish I was working that night, the food looks the best I have ever seen at a Fire Wine Dinner!
so great!!!!!!
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