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The Sardine Factory Restaurant Presents the Fred Dame Wine Dinner Series
MONTEREY, Calif.-Cannery Row's Sardine Factory Restaurant is presenting its second wine dinner in an exclusive series of four on Wednesday, July 17, 2002. Master Sommelier Frederick Dame, Worldwide President of the Court of Master Sommeliers, will be returning to the Peninsula for the series and exploring some of the world's finest and most interesting wines.
Chef/Owner Bert Cutino and Executive Chef Robert Mancuso will be preparing the cuisine for the wine dinner series with their impeccable talent and creativity. Each brings a wealth of culinary knowledge and skills to the restaurant. In fact, Chef Cutino will be accepting this month the Chairman's Award at the American Academy of Chefs Dinner, part of the Annual American Culinary Federation's National Convention. Chef Mancuso has worked for prominent restaurants and hotels in the United States, and is the recipient of numerous national and international culinary awards. He was recognized for his outstanding talents with membership to the 1996 Culinary Olympic Team USA, which represented 25,000 chefs from the American Culinary Federation.
Each of the dinners will feature a wine theme presented by guest sommeliers from some of the country's finest restaurants and will showcase an extravagant four-course menu designed to complement the wine theme. Larry Stone of the acclaimed Rubicon Restaurant in San Francisco will be the featured Master Sommelier for the upcoming dinner, being held in the elegant Captain's Room.
In addition to the July 17th dinner, other dates in the series include; September 25th and November 20th. Advance reservations are required and the cost is $125.00 per person. For reservations please contact Stephanie Thurman at 831.373.3775.
Menu
The Fred Dame Wine Dinner Series
"Tasting Wine the Masters Way"
Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
Join master sommelier Frederick Dame and guest sommelier Larry Stone from San Francisco's Rubicon restaurant in the elegant Captain's Room for the second in a series of four exclusive dinners. Some of the world's finest and most interesting wines will be paired with an extraordinary menu for an unforgettable evening.
Hors d'oeuvres
Smoked Salmon Pastrami on Russian Rye
Grilled Focaccia Bread with Mountain Ham, Shallots & Rice Beans
~ Ca' Del Bosco, Brut ~
Appetizers
Citrus Cured California Sturgeon on Fresh Crayfish Tails
Celery Root Filled Ravioli with Chive Infused Crème Fraiche & Sturgeon Caviar
Terrine Of Rouge Foie Gras with Riesling Jelly & Heirloom Tomato Confit, Balsamic Reduction, Melted Onions & Thyme Flowers
"Rabbit Prepared Two Ways"
Roasted Rack Of Rabbit with Calvados Glaze
Encrusted Roulade Of Rabbit Fricassee with Lavender
Served On Sweet Corn Pudding with Carrots & Salsify
~ Santa Margherita Luna Dei Feldi ~
Entrée
Roasted Colorado Lamb Loin
with Peach & Rhubarb Chutney, Whipped Chiogga Golden Beets on Zucchini
~ Taurasi Aglianco Rosso ~
Dessert
Summer Peach Crisp with Honey Comb Ice Cream
Eucalyptus-Honey Roasted Apricots & Cinnamon Tuile
Café & Mignardises
$125 per person per dinner, including wine
RSVP to Stephanie Thurman by Friday, July 12th
831.373.3775
About The Sardine Factory
Established in 1968, The Sardine Factory is known for its impeccable service, wonderful décor, extraordinary wine collection, fresh locally grown produce, delicious sustainable seafood, and USDA prime beef. Over the years The Sardine Factory has hosted celebrities, movie stars, sports legends, and public figures from all over the world. The restaurant was also one of the locations for the first film directed by Clint Eastwood, Play Misty for Me. The Sardine Factory has received virtually every culinary, wine list and service award possible in the industry, including the Wine Spectator’s Grand Award, Restaurant Hospitality's Best Wine List in America, voted the Best Restaurant in Monterey by readers of the Monterey County Weekly, Monterey County Herald, and Carmel Pine Cone newspapers, named Top Ten Most Romantic Restaurants on the Central Coast by Open Table, in addition to many other honors and awards. For more information, please visit sardinefactory.com.