Cape Cod Sea Urchin w/ Pan Seared Risotto Cake,
Pickled Radish & Chives
w/ Louis De Grenelle, Rosé Corail, FR NV

Watercress Salad w/ Brussels Sprout, Pickled Cauliflower,
Celery Seed Croutons, Smoked Trout Vinaigrette
w/ Domaine De La Chapelle, Macon Villages, FR ‘10

Kale & Parmesean Ravioli w/ Juniper Leek Cream, Chervil,
King Trumpet & White Beech Mushrooms
w/ Jean-Paul Thévenet, Morgon, FR ‘07

Beef Bourguignon w/ Carrot, Turnip, Potato, Bacon, Dijon, Baguette
w/ Chateau Gombaude Guillot, Pomerol, FR ’00

Clafoutis Limousin w/ Rosemary-Vanilla Sabayon
w/ Bulleit Bourbon, Cherry-Apple Cider,
Cidre Bouché Brut De Normandie Cocktail

Little Neck Clams w/ Bacon, Carrots, Fingerlings,
Garlic Aioli, Toasted Baguette
w/ Auratus, Alvarinho, PT ‘10

Wild Striped Bass w/ Roasted Beet & Turnip Mash,
Walnut Picada, Brussels Sprouts
w/ Patrimonio, Niellucciu, FR ‘10

Dry Aged New York Strip w/ Arugula Pudding, Aged Balsamic,
Apple Cider Braised Onion Ring
w/ Mettler Family Vineyards, Petit Syrah, CA ’09

Point Reyes Blue Cheese w/ Wood Fired Radicchio, Poached Pear,
Burnt Caramel Vinaigrette
w/ Hope Family Vineyards, Treana, CA ‘08

Sweet Potato Cheesecake w/ Bourbon Aged Maple Syrup,
Sour Apple Sabayon, Cacao Nibs
w/ Hot Spiced Cider

Celery Root and Pear Soup w/ Carrot Whipped Cream and Lime Zest
w/ Zind Humbrecht, Pinot Gris, FR ‘05

Pan Roasted Flounder w/ Potato Purée, Green Olives, Kohlrabi Slaw,
Candied Clementine, Paprika Oil
w/ Patrimonio, Vermentinu, FR ’09

Roasted Quail Breast Salad w/ Arugula, Endive, Hazelnuts, Anise
Marinated Onions, Currants, Asiago, Apple Viniagrette
w/ Domenico Armani, Teroldego, IT ’08

Anderson Farms Braised Pork Shoulder w/ Creamy Wild Mushrooms, Coffee Roasted Pecans, Pickled Fennel, Watercress Chateau des Roques, Vacqueyras, FR ‘07 

Chocolate Cardamom Tart w/ Toasted Hazelnut, Butterscotch
w/ Weihenstephaner, Dark Hefeweissbier

Beef Tartare w/ Shell Poached Egg, Wilted Kale, Smoked Paprika
w/ R Lopez de Heredia, Rose, ES ‘00

Braised Celery Soup w/ Local Bacon, Poached Dayboat Scallops
w/ Pierre-Marie Chermette, Beaujolais, FR ‘10

Roasted Acorn Squash w/ Cambazola, Pine Nut Brittle, Mustard Greens
w/ Quinta das Cerejeiras, Obidos Reserva, PT ’04

Ashley Farms Chicken Thighs w/ Local Butter Peas, Leek Crema,
Apricot-Chile Jam
w/ Demarie, Nebbiolo D’Alba, IT ‘07

Fernet Branca Ice Cream w/ Vanilla Meringue,
Clementine Syrup, Backyard Mint
w/ Ginger-Cola Fiz

Blue Point Oysters w/ Carrot Vermouth Mignonette, Saltines,
Fresh Horseradish
w/ Von Buhl, Brut Riesling, DE ‘09

Parsnip Soup w/ Fresh Pear & Orange,
Charred Cinnamon Brown Butter
w/ Gustave Lorentz, Gewurztraminer, FR ’09

Butter Poached Shrimp Salad w/ Mustard Greens, Crab,
Butternut Squash Purée, Smoked Sunchokes, Pickled Red Pepper
w/ Auratus, Alvarinho, PT ‘10

Slow Roasted Eden Farms Ribs w/ Molasses Glaze, Parsley,
Onion, Bacon-Lemon Vinaigrette
w/ Bell, Syrah, CA ’06

Steamed Maple Spice Cake w/ Smoked Goat Cheese Cream,
Sweet Braised Celery
w/ Hot Buttered Rum

Sweet Potato Fritters w/ Chicken Liver, Frisée, Radish, Scallion,
White Truffle Vinaigrette
w/ St. Michael-Eppan, Pinot Bianco, IT ‘09

Creamy Chicken Soup w/ Baby Dumplings, Sautéed Mirepoix,
Parsley Oil
w/ Pascal Bonhomme, White Burgundy, FR ‘09

Duck Breast Roulade w/ Roasted Hazelnut, Dried Cherry,
Balsamic Gastrique, Pear Purée, Arugula
w/ Jean Francios Mérieau, Malbec, FR ‘07

Oxtail Ravioli w/ Collards, Parmesan, Butter Beans,
Caramelized Apples, Urfa, Fresh Cinnamon
w/ Quinta Do Sanguinhal, Touriga Nacional & Aragonez, PT ‘06

Chocolate Pudding w/ Orange Whipped Cream, Rosemary Biscuits
w/ Hot Chocolate, W.L.Wellers Bourbon, Mint Foam

Gnocchi w/ Braised Goat, Parmesan Brodo, Kale, Curry Spice
w/ Strele, Soave, IT ‘07

Arugula Salad w/ Blue Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds, Sugar Snap Peas,
Roasted Radish, Tomato Vinaigrette
w/ Schoffit, Chasselas, FR ‘03

Sweet Potato Soup w/ Chestnuts, Roasted Poblano Compound Butter
w/ Durigutti, Bonarda, AG ‘08

Quail Two Ways w/ Pickeld Leg, Beet and Sunchoke Stack,
Roasted Breast, Pear Puree, Brown Butter
w/ Riffault, “La Noue” Sancerre Rouge, FR ‘08

Green Tea Ice Cream w/ Sauteed Apples, Pecan Granola, Caramel
w/ Crispin, Honey Crisp Cider

Hey there!

The Athens Craft Beer Festival is coming up in just a month, and I wanted to be sure everyone knows about it!  Our dear friends at Trappeze Pub and Hotel Indigo have teamed up to put this event on.  They’ve secured some awesome beers from many of our favorite breweries, beers we’ve featured in many 4CM dinners.  This festival is a great time to meet some brewmasters, drink outstanding beer, eat good food, hear good music, and have an all-around wonderful time.  I’ll be there as a volunteer, but you guys should all come as guests!  Check out the festival’s website at http://www.athensbeerfestival.com for information about tickets.  Hope to see you there!!

Cheers,

Nancy

Beer Dinner with special guest Eric Johnson

Apertif – Mahleur Brut Reserve, BE ‘08

Matt and Eddie’s Chicken Galantine w/ Pea Puree, Baby Carrot,
Vidalia Onion Jam, Toast
w/ Brassiere DuPont Foret, BE ‘09

Duck Breast w/ Fried Farro and Chick Peas,
Shizo-Pine Nut-Celery Salad, De Ranke Gastrique
w/ De Ranke Cuvee, BE NV

Local Lettuces w/ Roasted Local Beets, Hakurei Turnips,
Gorgonzola Dolce, Sweet Sherry Viniagrette
w/ BFM Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien, SZ ‘06

Lamb Two Ways w/ Braised Lamb Shoulder, Seared Lamb Chops,
Smoked Pumpernickel Tarator Sauce, Randy’s Homegrown Snap
Beans, Pepper and Mint Jelly
w/ Wild Heaven Quadruppel, GA NV

Espresso Ice Cream w/ Pecan Sandie Dirt, Fennel Brittle
w/ Dogfish Head World Wide Stout, DE ‘09

Green Bean Panna Cotta w/ Roasted Beet, Carrot Sauce,
Fennel Pollen, Arugula
w/ Clos de Nouys, Vouray Demi-Sec, FR ‘10

Local Squash Salad w/ Tarragon, Basil,  Fried Pig Ears,
Greendale Farms Gorgonzola Dressing
w/ De Dolle,  “Bos Keun”, BE

Wild Caught Sturgeon w/ Sweet Potato Puree,
Deviled Darby Farms Chicken Hearts, Slow Baked Kale
w/ Girardin, Gueuze, BE

Smoked and Roasted Lamb Leg w/ Grilled Eggplant, Okra, Feta,
Tomato and Coriander Jus
w/ Dieu de Ceil, “Route des Espices”, CN

Peach Custard Tarte w/ Basil Meringue
w/ Max Ferd. Richter, Riesling Auslese, DE ’82