Two Wine Events at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn

by artfuldiner on December 2, 2010

in Breaking News, New Jersey Event, Restaurant Event, Wine, Wine Dinner, Wining and Dining

hohokus-inn2In the spirit of the holiday season, the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern will host a Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner on Monday, December 8th, and a Holiday Champagne Tasting on Monday, December 13th.

 

The Robert Modavi Wine Dinner on December 8th will feature a four-course menu paired with wines hand-selected by Sara Hinsch of the Winery’s parent company, Constellation Brands. The dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m.; and Executive Chef Bryan Gregg’s menu will feature:

 

Kindai Tuna Belly: Winter Melon Broth, Peppercorn

Wine: Napay Valley Fumé Blanc, 2008

 

Goffle Road Farm Squab: Blue Moon Farm Micro Hakurei Turnips, Stone-Ground Corn Cake, White Soubise

Wine: Napa Valley Pinot Noir, 2008

 

Broken Arrow Farms Venison Loin: Oak Grove Farm Cabbage, Lavender Blossoms, Plum Gastrique

Wine: Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 2006

 

Peanut Butter & Jelly: Peanut Butter Parfait, Concord Grape Sorbet, Roasted Hazelnut Coulis

Wine: Napa Valley Moscato d’Oro, 2008

 

The cost of the Robert Modavi Wine Dinner is $75.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity).

 

A more informal Holiday Champagne Tasting will be hosted on December 13th, with Ann Marie Harrison of Kobrand. Featured will be four Taittinger Champagnes paired with delicious and luxurious hors d’oeuvres. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Bar. Highlights will include:

 

Taittinger Brut La Francaise

Lobster Salad, Toasted Sesame, Pea Coulis

 

Taittinger Prelude

Smoked Pork Belly, Stone Fruit Preserves, “Minus 8” Vinegar

 

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne

Kumamoto Oyster, Domestic Roe, Cucumber Juice, Citrus

 

Taittinger Prestige Brut Rosé

Orange Chocolate Tart, Almond Crisp, Candied Popcorn Kernel

 

The price of the Holiday Champagne Tasting is $49.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity).

 

For more information about either event, or to make reservations, please call (201) 445-4155.

 

Bon Appétit!

 

TAD

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