One of my favorite dining spots, the Hi-Life Café in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will be celebrating the coming of Spring with a sumptuous multi-course wine dinner this Thursday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. So if you’re anywhere in the vicinity, be sure to take advantage of this marvelous culinary opportunity.
Here’s a look-see at the menu and wine pairings…
Pass Arounds:
Applewood Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Belgian Endive with Stilton Blue, Tomato, Pecan & Champagne Vinaigrette
Baked Mushroom Caps stuffed with Chicken Pesto
Wine: Francois Montand Blanc des Blanc Champagne NV (France)
First Course:
Pasta Purses stuffed with Freshly Roasted Hazelnut and Creamy Goat Cheese in a Madeira Wine Sauce with Mushrooms accented with Brie
Wine: Chateau de Parenchere Bordeaux Blanc 2007 (France)
Second Course:
Traditional Caesar Salad topped with a Jumbo Seared Sea Scallop and Caviar
Wine: Cartlidge & Brown Pinot Noir 2007 (California)
Third Course:
Kona Coffee-Crusted Filet Mignon, grilled to Medium Rare and served over a Yukon Gold Potato & Chicory Stack; finished with a Sweet Cream Garlic Sauce
Wine: Urban Mendoza Malbec 2007 (Argentina)
Fourth Course:
7-Up Cake accompanied by Pistachio Gelato
Wine: Quady Elyssium Black Muscat 2007 (California)
The cost of the Spring Wine Dinner is $60.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). For more info, or to make reservations, please call (954) 563-1395.
The Hi-Life Café is worth a visit any time of the year… So be sure to check out my full review.
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