Michael Howerton Surprise 65th Birthday Food Extravaganza
Sunday, March 30th, 2014 @ the Home of Renie and Michael Howerton
Appetizers
- Wild Deer Backstrap Carpaccio
Cornichons, Shallot, Whole Grain and Burgundy Mustards, Capers, Crostini, Shaved Parmesan, Micro Broccoli - Braised Mediterranean Mussels
White Wine, Thyme, Spicy Sausage, Garlic
Pairing: Belle Glos Pinot Noir Blanc (Rose), “Brugioni Vineyard”, Sonoma, California ’12
Dinner
- Lightly-Spiced Roasted Cauliflower and Pear Bisque
Chive Oil, Sumac, Herb Croutons- Pairing: Louis Latour Montagny 1er Cru, Burgundy, France ’11
- Salad of Baby Arugula, Baby Kale, and Pea Sprouts
Crumbled Feta, Cumin-Mustard Vinaigrette, Dried Apricots, Candied Almonds, Radishes - Porcini Mushroom Panna Cotta
Exotic Mushroom Ragout, Shaved Fennel Relish, Pickled Beets- Pairing: Trinafour “Niemi Vineyard” Carignane, Mendocino County, California ’09
- Slow-Braised Local Mutton Ragout
Handmade Rosemary Pappardelle, Red Carrot, Fresh Black Umbrian Truffle- Pairing: Vietti Barolo “Castiglione”, Piedmont, Italy ’08
Dessert
- Chocolate-Pistachio Torta
Maple Mousse- Pairing: Banfi “Rosa Regale” Brachetto d’Acqui, Italy ’12