Some days…
Some days, big things change in the blink of an eye. Your direction is modified. Your course, previously charted, requires attention anew. This is one of those days. This is very exciting.
Month: April 2008
02/13/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute
On February 13, 2008, we attended another Wine Dinner at the Midwest Culinary Institute, this time cooked by Chef Rick Potter, C.E.C. who is a faculty member at the college. Wines by Jamie Stewart, Master Sommelier, from Foster’s Group.
Here’s the menu Rick prepared, and boy was it good!
Welcome
Wolf Blass Yellow Sparkling NV
Creamy Corn & Leek Soup with toasted English croutons
Beringer Alluvium 2006
Spicy Pan Seared Scallops with braised Savoy cabbage with carrot ginger emulsion
Chateau St. Jean Riesling 2005
Baby Greens, Marinated Tomato, Grain Salad with smoked duck roulade
Etude Pinot Noir Rosé 2006
Rosemary Crusted Leg of Lamb with morel reduction, horseradish mashed potatoes, and turned vegetables
Greg Norman Shiraz/Cabernet 2002
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Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Panna Cotta on Flourless Chocolate Cake with macerated fruit
Penfolds Club Tawny Port NV
03/26/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute
On March 26, 2008, we attended the next montly Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute, this time helmed by Chef Matthew Winterrowd, the newest executive chef on faculty there. Wines by Rich Parducci, winemaker from McNab Ridge. Amuse Gueule Kumomoto Oyster, cauliflower, buttermilk, lemon Anime…
04/05/2008 — Dinner at The Palace Restaurant
On Saturday, April 5, 2008, Wendy & I dined at The Palace Restaurant in the Cincinnatian Hotel in downtown Cincinnati. We were greeted warmly at the door by Maitre D’ John McLean who walked us to our table and helped us settle in for a…
HAPPY MOUTH — April, 2008
This month was Jay’s month to select and he picked Burbank’s Real Bar-B-Q, which we’d overlooked as a club until Jay thought of it. Boy, was it good! Smoky Bar-B-Q and lots of libations made this a great time. And long-lost Chef Doug (and his girlfriend) showed up! A great time was had by all.