Taste of France Wine Pairing Dinner
Schedule
Fri Jun 28 2024 at 06:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
56 Pole Bridge Rd, Sandy Hook, CT, United States, Connecticut 06482 | Sandy Hook, CT
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Delight your palate with a delectable array of classic French dishes each thoughtfully paired with four Aquila's Nest wines. Immerse yourself in the charm of French culture as you dine al fresco under the starlit sky, in the backdrop of a stunning sunset, surrounded by the captivating beauty of the vineyard, while enjoying live music by the talented Jemar Phoenix. Taking the reins for our Taste of France Wine Dinner will be Loree Ogan, the esteemed owner of Loree's Fine Food, and Chef Susan Cardoza. With a distinguished 40-year career in the catering industry, Loree has orchestrated events from intimate gatherings of 20 to grand occasions hosting up to 10,000 guests, spanning from New Hampshire to Virginia.
Loree's culinary journey includes studying cooking in France, Italy, and Spain, as well as at the renowned Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. In her leisure time, she leads European cooking tours to Southern France, Tuscany, and most recently, Sicily.
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DRESS CODE
Casual Chic: Dress in Stripes
MENU AND WINES
STARTER
Crab Salad with Avocado: Light refreshing crab salad with a lemongrass vinaigrette
Avocado cream, pickled vegetables, grapefruit segments, crispy won-ton chip
Paired with Aquila’s Nest Vineyards Sibyl Dry Rose Wine
APPETIZER
Ratatouille with crispy salmon fresh basil
Paired with Aquila’s Nest Vineyards Zana e Malit Dry Riesling
MAIN COURSE
Braised lamb shoulder peas, minted mash of potato
Pancetta, reduced lamb sauce
Paired with Aquila’s Nest Vineyards Princess of Troy Merlot
DESSERT
Pain Perdu
Soaked in grand marnier roasted strawberries, aged balsamic and parmesan shavings
Paired with Aquila’s Nest Vineyards Sire Moscato
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Tax and Gratuity is included.
Additional wine will be available for purchase at the table.
20% of wine sales are being donated to the family of Chef Micah Foote, the original chef of this wine dinner, who sadly passed away on June 3, 2024. Chef Micah brought over 20 years of culinary experience to his work. After serving as a combat Marine, he graduated from the French Culinary Institute and became a private chef to high-profile clients including Bruce Willis, Madonna, Martha Stewart, and Tyra Banks.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Ticket is non refundable. In case of rain this event will be moved to the Indoor Tasting Room.
BOOK TICKETS on our website
https://www.aquilasnestvineyards.com/service-page/chef-micah-taste-of-france-wine-dinner
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Where is it happening?
56 Pole Bridge Rd, Sandy Hook, CT, United States, Connecticut 06482Event Location & Nearby Stays:
