Brasserie Du Vin presents an informal three-course wine dinner every Monday evening. $49 (plus tax and gratuity). Seating at 7:00 p.m. Reservations recommended. (The three-course without the wine pairing option.)
March 8 – Asian Accents
Scallop ceviche napoleon, taro chips, tomatoes, red onion, lime and cilantro
Paired with Elk Cove Pinot Gris, Willamette, Oregon, 2008
Butterfish steamed in a banana leaf and served with a jicama citrus slaw
Paired with Tangley Oaks Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, California, 2005
Coconut curried coq au vin over Kaffir lime leaf-infused basmati rice
Paired with Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera, Piedmont, Italy, 2008
March 15 – Du Vin is closed for a private event.
March 22 – Very Blueberry
Maple-braised pork belly with blueberries and a mint-almond slaw
Paired with La Meridiana ‘La Gagie,’ Barbera D’Asti, Piedmont, Italy, 2006
London broil, blueberry mustard demi glace, brabant potatoes and caramelized onions
Paired with Betts & Scholl ‘the OG Grenache,’ Barossa Valley, Australia, 2006
Blueberry tart, blueberry crème anglaise topped with buttermilk gelato
Paired with Graham’s 10 Year- Old Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal
March 29 – Nutty for Peanuts!
Roasted quail, boiled peanuts, pickled grapes, crostini and fried plantain
Paired with Famega ‘Vino Verde,’ Minho, Portugal, 2008
Grilled Shutome (swordfish), horseradish foam and wasabi peanuts
Paired with Tandem ‘Van der Kemp,’ Pinot Noir, Sonoma Mountain, California, 2006
Foie gras torchon (poached), candied peanuts, toast points with a blackberry coulis
Paired with Royal Tokaji ‘Red Label,’ Hungary, 2005
