When
November 7, 2024
Where
Drifthouse by David Burke - Sea Bright
What
Help us celebrate our 15th Anniversary with an extraordinary 5-course wine dinner curated and hosted by Chef David Burke!
Details
Sponsored by Larson Ford Help us celebrate our 15th Anniversary with an extraordinary five course wine dinner curated by celebrity Chef David Burke, a Jersey Shore native. Burke, who got his start at The Fromagerie in Rumson, today has three restaurants at the Jersey Shore; Drifthouse by David Burke, Red Horse by David Burke and The Goat by David Burke. Blurring the lines between chef, artist, entrepreneur and inventor, world-renowned chef David Burke is one of the leading pioneers in American cooking today. His fascination with ingredients and the art of the meal has fueled a thirty-year career marked by creativity, critical acclaim and the introduction of revolutionary products and cooking techniques. In the parlance of today’s celebrity driven culture, he is a rock star of the culinary world. The menu and pairings: Reception: Bubbles & Bacon. La Marca Prosecco and David’s legendary “Clothesline Bacon” Maple Black Pepper Glazed First Course: Market Salad. Mixed Greens, Granny Smith Apple, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almond, Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette Pairing: 2019 Faustini "Beach House No. 34" , Napa Valley, California Second Course: The Original Sea Bright Lobster Bisque. Rich & Creamy Bisque packed with the meat from an entire lobster! Pairing: 2020 J. Lohr "Riverstone", Arroyo Seco Monterey, California Third Course: Braised Short Rib. Brown Butter Sweet Potato Puree, Sautéed Kale, Shrimp Bignets. Served with David’s famous housemade popovers. Pairing: 2021 Liberty School Reserve, Paso Robles, California Fourth Course: “Not So Humble” Key Lime Pie". Graham cracker, whipped cream, golden berries. Pairing: Lambrusco Rosé, “Emilio”, Emilia Romagna Tax and tip included in the price.
When
November 17, 2024
Where
The Breakers on the Ocean - Spring Lake
What
Adventures in Napa - An Afternoon Wine Tasting
Details
While Napa Valley is mostly known for its prodigious Cabernet Sauvignon production, growing conditions are favorable for a wide range of grapes, from warm-weather varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc to cool-weather ones like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. At this informative sit-down event we will watch short videos about the region, sample all of these grapes plus Petit Sirah, Zinfandel and Sparkling and discuss tasting notes with Certified Sommelier Katie Califano. Wines selected so far include: Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvaison Pinot Noir Rutherford Hill Merlot Markham Zinfandel Stags Leap Petit Sirah St Supery Sauvignon Blanc Heitz Chardonnay “Quartz Creek” Mumm Napa Brut We'll pair the wines with cheeses and meats indigenous to the region.