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Tasted Sunday, October 12, 2014 by Loren Sonkin with 556 views
Last night, my wife and I joined two other couples for a dinner in Akron. We sat at the Chef's tables and enjoyed a lavish 11 course meal that was specifically prepared for the evening. We had the vegetarians option, but I think the omnivores enjoyed their food at least as much. It was amazing. Great food. Awesome company. And some very good wines too.
Pickled vegetable spring roll with gingered pineapple and green apples,
Artisan cheese plate, vegetable terrines, rosemary toasts, blueberry mustard and hummus,
Tomato consommé with spinach and balsamic.
Ricotta Cavatelli with sweet pea variations and roasted garlic.
Air dried tomatoes, roasted bell peppers with Creamy Polenta and sauce mornay,
Pepradelle pasta with a variety of tomatoes including san marzano, heirloom and roma,
Truffled risotto with root vegetable variations.
Warm figs, local honey and earl grey ice cream with chocolate lava cake
Rocher with dark chocolate Grenache with hazelnuts and variations of Nutella
Yes, this wasn't Italian, but my wife and I were celebrating our 22nd anniversary, so this was an appropriate finisher.
Also, Gary shared some 97 Macanudo cigars on the back patio next to the fire.
I wouldn't/couldn't do this every week, but for a special night, this was great. Thanks to Gary H. for organizing the event!
NV Zardetto Prosecco di Treviso Brut 88 Points
Italy, Veneto, Prosecco di Treviso
This is a classic Prosecco. Very nice, great value. It might not be a stunner of a wine, but it is consistently very good. I like the Z bottling because for me, it has more fruit and exuberance than many Proseccos. Slight ginger notes, some tropical fruits. Nice medium bubbles, yet good acidity. A nice way to start the evening.
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