"Gracefully"

Monday, September 29th, 2014
 
cocktail hour
Blanc Pescador Cava, Castillo Perelada, Spain, NV
 
one
bruschetta: two ways
potato pancakes, one topped with tomatoes and mushrooms in balsamic glaze,
the other with sour cream with lemon zest and chives
Legado del Conde Albariño, Adegas Morgadío, Spain, 2013
 
two
zuppa di barbabietole
slow roasted beet and tomato soup topped with lemon cream
Cormons Pinot Grigio Rosander, Italy, 2011
 
three
carmelle di pasta
carmelle pasta filled with roasted red peppers, mushrooms and
fresh mozzarella cheese in a sage and brown butter sauce
Borgianni Chianti Classico Reserva. Italy, DOCG
 
four
petto di manzo
slow cooked beef brisket on polenta with fresh garlic green beans
Robert Hall Merlot, Paso Robles, CA, 2011
 
five
mousse al lemoncello
luscious lemoncello mousse topped with crispy chocolate matzoh
Gioia Luisa Creme Limoncello
 
Eric Himan is an accomplished singer, musician and gourmet cook.
Host of the cooking show "Trial and Eric, with a cookbook by the same name