February 14, 2012
6:30PM
A Taste of Monterey’s is host to a special Ocean View Valentine’s dinner. Guests will be greeted with a special sparkling wine cocktail to enjoy while visiting with fellow wine lovers. A special selection of local wines has been selected to pair wonderfully with an exquisite special 3-course menu created and prepared by award-winning chef Dory Ford of AQUA TERRA Culinary. Prepare to meet some friends and have a great time along the way. So get a sitter and grab your honey for a memorable candle-lit ocean view Wine Country dining experience..
Menu Created and Prepared by Chef Dory Ford
Stationary Hors d’oeuvres
California Artisan Cheese Display
House Made Cracker and Crisp Breads
Seasonal Fruit
Sparkling Wine Cocktail
3 Course Served Dinner
1st Course
Foraged Mushroom Strudel
Citrus Crème Fraîche, Pear Frisée Salad,
Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette
2010 Pelerin Sierra Mar Chardonnay
Entrée
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Creamed Spinach, Potato Puree, Brioche Croustade,
Red Onion Jam, Truffle Demi Glace
2004 Mission Trail Zinfandel
or
Pan Roasted Halibut
Saffron Risotto, Shrimp, Asparagus,
Beurre Rouge, Watercress
2009 Wrath Fermata Chardonnay
Dessert
Bittersweet Ganache Cube, Chocolate Pot de Crème, Goat Cheese Ice Cream
Chocolate Marzipan, Triple Chocolate Cookie, Orange Dust
Cardamom White Chocolate Sauce
Paraiso Port
or
Tart au Citron
2008 Graff July Muscat
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