Roadside Diner

Rhapsody Restaurant in Chicago is putting on another wine dinner on July 8th, and I'm putting together a group of foodie/wine lovers who'd like to go.

Here's the poop:

FELTON ROAD Wine Dinner
With Winemaker Blair Walter
Friday, July 8TH 2005

First Course

Poached Maine Lobster and Ruby Grapefruit Salad,
Heirloom Tomato Gelée, Toasted Pine Nuts & Truffle Oil

Riesling 2004

Second Course

New Zealand Blue Nose Grouper, Gingered Watercress with
Smoked Potato Timbale, Eggplant Caviar & Lemon Essence

Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2002


Third Course

Farm Raised Boneless Quail, Caramelized Summer Beets,
Warm Wilted Rhubarb Salad, Blackberry Gastrique

Pinot Noir 2002

Fourth Course

Sage Infused Pennsylvania Veal Loin,
Dijon Potato “Risotto”, Forest Mushroom Fricasse & Cardamom-Red Wine Sauce

Block 5 Pinot Noir 2003

Fifth Course

Bittersweet Chocolate Cake with Sour Cherry Coulis,
Navel Orange Compote & Olive Olive Oil Sorbet

Block 5 Pinot Noir 2003

6:00pm Reception
6:45pm Dinner & Presentation
$85 per person + tax and gratuity

It's because of the manager at Rhapsody that Buckaroo Bonsai and I tried and fell in love with WillaKenzie wines. Rhapsody's food is also spectacular. This should be a fun and fabulous event.

Interested? Leave a comment, and I'll get back to you ASAP.
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