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Special Dining Event: May 19, 2013
WEST TOWN TAVERN SPRING FARM + WINE DINNER
- West Town Tavern
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Join us Sunday May 19, 2013 as we celebrate Spring with a food and wine dinner featuring products from our Heartland Bounty. Tickets are $79.00 per person inclusive and are available by calling 312-666-6175. Dinner starts at 6:00PM sharp!
ONE
Spring Pea Soup with Ricotta, Honey and Chives
2011 Sittios de Bodega “Con Class” Verdejo, Rueda, Spain
TWO
Grilled Asparagus and Goat Cheese Napoleon with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette
2011 Domaine Giachino “Altesse” Rousette de Savoie, France
THREE
Pan-Roasted Great Lakes Walleye with Braised Lentils, Olive-Caper Relish and Red Wine-Mustard Vinaigrette
2010 Mas Cristine Rouge, Côtes du Roussillon, France
FOUR
Zinfandel-Braised Lamb Shank with Crispy Potato Cake,
Market Vegetables Breakfast Radishes and Pickled Lemons
2010 Jiménez-Landi “Sotorrondero” Mentrida, Spain
DESSERT
Strawberry Hand Pie with Meyer Lemon Sherbet and Rhubarb Compote
2009 Tirecul la Gravière “Les Pins” Monbazillac, France
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West Town Tavern
Chicago, IL
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