July 24th and 25th

First Course
Roasted Garlic Bulb with Pita bread
Roasted Red Peppers

Main Course
Baked Cornish Game Hen under Caramelized Onions
Steamed Asparagus
Chilled Zucchini and Tortellini Salad

Dessert Course
Triple Chocolate Brownie

Wine Pairings: Chardonnay will reign over this menu (Markham and Barefoot will lend their talents nicely), or give Schmitt-Söhne Riesling a try (it’s in a blue bottle - the yellow label is particularly nice, if I am remembering correctly). If you are a red wine sort of person, however, I might suggest a nice zinfandel (Seven Deadly Zins is a vivacious example, though for my money and preferences in this style, I would find a bottle of Cline - it’s tame enough to not knock you out, but it has the spark of a zinfandel that will keep you engaged).

Beer Pairings: Wheat beers are the ticket this weekend, and Boulevard Wheat from Kansas City is a great pairing that is readily available in the area. Be looking for “wheat” or “hefeweizen” on the label, but “witbier” or “Belgian wit” (Blue Moon is a good representative of the wit style) will be particularly lovely given their citrus and coriander flavors. Don’t plan on saving any for dessert, though - the flavors will clash harshly with the rich chocolate you will be enjoying.