This coming Thursday, July 21st, 6:30 p.m., the Hi-Life-Café in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will host another in its series of popular wine dinners. Highlighted in this 5-course feast will be the extraordinary wines of Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
Pass-Arounds – Chef’s Creations:
Green Grapes, Crème Fraiche, Sliced Almonds
Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Crispy Oysters, Roasted Red Pepper, Basil Aioli
Bite-Size Tenderloin Tip, Béarnaise Dipping Sauce
Wine: Pinot Gris, Forefront by Pine Ridge, Willamette Valley, 2009
Second Course:
Forest Mushroom Soup, Blend of Morel, Shiitake, and White Mushrooms
Wine: Chardonnay, Willamette Valley Vineyards, 2009
Third Course:
Striped Bass, Grilled, Summer Risotto, Plum Tomatoes, Fresh Basil
Wine: Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Vineyards, 2010
Fourth Course:
Rosemary-Coated Split Game hen, Homemade Stuffing, Sautéed Greens
Wine: Pinot Noir, Archery Summit “Premier Cuvée,” Willamette Valley, 2007
Dessert:
Tasty Trio, Selection of Sweet Confections in Shot Glasses
Wine: Muscato Frizzante, Tualatin Estate, Willamette Valley, 2010
The cost of the 5-course Oregon Wine Dinner is $69.00 per person, all-inclusive. For more information, or to make reservations, please call (954) 563-1395.
One of my favorite haunts. If you’re anywhere in the area, this would certainly be worth checking out.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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