Save ten bucks! How? Read on.
Have written several times now about the Art Institute of Seattle and its "teaching restaurant," the Portfolio Room. Now a special offer: Cornichon readers and their guests pay only $65 (including tax & gratuity) for the next special event, a dinner with winemaker Matt Loso of Matthews Cellars on Thursday, February 16th at 6 PM.
Normal cost for the dinner is $75, and worth twice that, given the price of comparable events at commercial restaurants. To get the discount just mention you're a Cornichon reader when you call (or email WineDieter@cs.com) for your reservation.
Chef Instructor David Wynne and his brigade of upper-level students will prepare a five-course Northwest menu accompanied by matching wines. It's a great opportunity to learn from the winemaker and from Maitre d'Hotel Dieter Schafer about the elements in the food and wine that make them great together. I've had those short ribs before: lip-smacking good!
The menu details follow.
The Art Institute of Seattle, Portfolio Restaurant, 2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle, 206-239-2363
2004 Klipsun Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Three-Salmon Rillette with Fines Herbes
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2002 Columbia Valley Claret
Beef Carpaccio with Gaufrettes and Truffle Oil
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2002 Columbia Valley Red Wine
Duck Confit and Papardelli
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2003 Hedges Estate Vineyard Syrah
Boneless Beef Shortribs with Celeriac Potato Puree
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2003 Klipsun Vineyard Semillon Ice Wine
Pear Galette with Lavender Sauce
