First Course
Savory Tart Selection
Second Course
Garden Minestrone with Seven-grain Crostini
Main Course
Salmon Oscar
Main Course
Salmon Oscar
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Caramelized Onion and Bell Pepper Melange
Dessert Course
Hand-crafted Espresso Ice Cream
Hand-crafted Espresso Ice Cream
Wine Pairings: The bearnaise sauce over the Salmon Oscar is rich, so make sure not to overwhelm the palate with a heavy-bodied wine - stick to the nice, light body of a pinot grigio or, if you're feeling adventurous, pick up a nice champagne or sparkling wine. For you red enthusiasts, a zinfandel in the vein of Seven Deadly Zins or any of its brethren is what I would be looking for to satisfy my personal tastes - the caramelized flavors in the side dishes will work wonders alongside the tannins and spice notes.
Beer Pairings: To my taste buds, this menu screams winter ale. Sam Adams has released a well-rounded and balanced offering this year, and the sweet potatoes play very nicely with beers of this depth. Stay away from the stouts for everything but the dessert; the espresso notes in the beer will make the flavors jump during the last course!
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