DINNER 199: Tuesday, July 18, 2006

This evening, a large group of us (Ted, Angel, Cindy, Denise, Mike, Greg, Parnell, Raven, Heather, Brian, Milan, Mike, Nicki, Wendy, and me) went to the third-Tuesday Wine Dinner at the Iron Horse Inn. Wendy & I have been attending this monthly event as often is we can (which is most months — thank heavens for a consistently scheduled event!) for the last 3.5 years or so. It’s great food and great wine at a great price, and we always have a blast with our friends.

The Iron Horse Restaurant
Treats from the Cellar Dinner
July 18, 2006

First Course
Seared Scallop, Savory Dried Fruit Rice Pudding
2004 Solo Rosa, California

Second Course
Macadamia Crusted Halibut, Demitasse Salad with Mache, Watercress, Green Grapes, Ricotta Salatta, Roasted Garlic Oil, Basil Oil
2002 Fiano Di Avellino, Collio Di Lapio, Italy

Third Course
Lamb Spring Rolls, Plum Sauce
1999 Shardana, Sardinia

Fourth Course
Grilled New York Strip topped with Gorgonzola Cheese, Purple Peruvian Potato Salad, Caramelized Onion Gravy
2003 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Dessert
Mexican Mocchachino
2002 Tandem Peleton, California