Corkage 
Grape Puncher
Posts: 975
 | | 05-24-2004 03:54 PM |
| You guys were so well behaved that Mrs said I could have you back for another evening.
So here it is, Saturday June 12. Be ready for the champagne toast at 5:45pm. I'm trying a new format, sort of a tapas/small tasting course approach this time. As promised its a duck, shrimp and scallop done Asian & Mexican style.
Le Menu:
First Course
Shrimp Keleguin – shrimp, fresh coconut, lemon, scallions presented in a crisp tortilla wedge
Smoked Duck Tostada on a Fresh Handmade Tortilla, Panca Pepper Salsa, Crispy Duck Skin
Second Course
Smoked Duck Ravioli Thai Style, with a Saffron - Coconut Cream Lemongrass Broth
Smoked Duck Tamale Timbale, Black Mole & Tomatillo Puree
Third Course
Chili – Maple Glazed Scallops, Sweet Potato and Corn Puree, Roasted Corn Sauce
Smoked Duck Lumpia, Green Mango Salsa and Fina Deni Sauce
Fourth Course
Crispy Duck Breast, Three Flavor Basil Sauce & Pancit Noodles
Mesquite Roasted Shrimp, Roasted Garlic & Spring Vegetable Relish, Guajillo Chili Shrimp Sauce
Fifth Course
Selection of Artisan Cheeses
The RSVPs:
Capitolkat + Mrs Cap.
Dinwiddie + Mrs DW.
Fred
JohnnyB + girl
Doc_ + Mrs. Doc (and baby Doc) (an honorary DC Cru member while he is a resident in DC)
Jaimetown
Swill
Whiner
Questionables:
TJ (but of course)
Juggernaut (supposedly in the area that weekend, invite out there if he can make it)
TravelRep is on travel that weekend and is out.
As you might guess, pairing wines might be difficult so what me might do is open a few bottles at a time. Any suggestions on the wine format? | | |
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Fred
Wine Thief
Posts: 2673
| | 05-24-2004 04:13 PM |
| | | | "It's better to have your enemies inside the tent pissing out, then outside the tent pissing in." -- Lyndon Johnson | |
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Marty
Burleson, TX
Grape Sorter
Posts: 361
| | 05-24-2004 04:47 PM |
| I think I'm in for this, too. However, having been in for May up until this week, you may want to put me in the TJ category (no offense TJ). | | | "We are the Hokies!" | |
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dinwiddie
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2215
| | 05-24-2004 04:53 PM |
| Jake is going to be so upset that he isn't coming. Now that he is getting into cooking, he would be in awe (just like the rest of us) of Vince's creations. | | | |
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travelrep
Northern Virginia
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2150
| | 05-24-2004 05:03 PM |
| Corkage....
Sure, make me feel bad...post the menu that Mrs. T and I will be missing and now I'm salivating. Perhaps being in Tortola in a meeting room for three days will be a consolation prize, but I'm not sure...I'm sure the food won't be nearly as good!
Have a great time!
Travelrep | | | |
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Corkage
Grape Puncher
Posts: 975
| | 05-24-2004 07:23 PM |
| VerMag-shot you PM, hope you can make it. Traveldude, we'll miss you for sure. Tortola ain't that bad, though. Fred, yes the menu is somewhat ambitious, but the real challenge will be service - 30 or so odd plates going down per course. But it will be fun in any event.  | | | |
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jaimetown
DC area
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3578
| | 05-24-2004 07:25 PM |
| Corkster, that is a fantastic menu. I will bring a wine worthy of your cooking - thanks for having us over. | | | |
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dinwiddie
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2215
| | 05-24-2004 07:37 PM |
| Corkage,
I promise to bring a couple of bottles of the best PNs in my cellar. | | | |
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Fred
Wine Thief
Posts: 2673
| | 05-24-2004 08:13 PM |
| Just hire some neighborhood kids, put em' in penguin suits and make them servers.  | | | "It's better to have your enemies inside the tent pissing out, then outside the tent pissing in." -- Lyndon Johnson | |
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 05-24-2004 08:41 PM |
| Pardon me whilst I clean up my keyboard. | | | |
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whiner
Second star to the right, and straight on till morning
Wine Thief
Posts: 2875
| | 05-24-2004 11:47 PM |
| Quote:
Pardon me whilst I clean up my keyboard.
LOL, Board-O!
Frankly, I had nearly the same reaction! Thank you so much, Corkage!
Looking over the menu, I would suggest that I bring a 2002 JJ Christoffel Kabinett and a 2001 Martinelli Moonshine Ranch PN, but if I should go in a different direction, let me know.
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David Walker
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2284
| | 05-25-2004 12:32 AM |
| Wow - great looking menu. Wish I had a reason to be in DC! | | | |
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 05-25-2004 01:41 AM |
| That menu is a reason. | | | |
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Fred
Wine Thief
Posts: 2673
| | 05-25-2004 12:21 PM |
| Good call Board-O!
The only thing I'm certain of right now is that I'm going to bring a bottle of Port for dessert. Not sure what yet but probably a 94 Warre or Dow. | | | "It's better to have your enemies inside the tent pissing out, then outside the tent pissing in." -- Lyndon Johnson | |
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dinwiddie
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2215
| | 05-25-2004 01:32 PM |
| Corkage,
I am considering bringing either the 2000 Argyle Nuthouse, 2002 Radio-Coteau Savoy, or if you think you want something more substantial for the cheese course, the 2000 Bodegas Caro Mendoza. Which ever you wish. I will bring two bottles of whatever you want (or one each of any of these) | | | |
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Corkage
Grape Puncher
Posts: 975
| | 05-25-2004 01:59 PM |
| Whiner and DW, the wine sounds great. As I mentioned, an exact pairing with each course will be difficult (mostly because I can't pair wines that well and really can't focus on it). So I think people should bring what they feel might be a good match and we'll go with it. Board-O and Mdriver, you know if you are ever in town We'd love the honor of hosting you. Board-O, I've always said Idenjoy cooking with you so you just let me know when.... | | | |
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 05-25-2004 02:09 PM |
| backatcha  | | | |
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dinwiddie
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2215
| | 05-25-2004 02:10 PM |
| Quote:
2000 Argyle Nuthouse, 2002 Radio-Coteau Savoy, or if you think you want something more substantial for the cheese course, the 2000 Bodegas Caro Mendoza.
Any preferences from the other folks attending the dinner? I'd really like to try the RC, but the Caro would go well with the cheese. | | | |
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juggernt
Tampa, FL, USA
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3501
| | 05-25-2004 04:48 PM |
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Doc_ + Mrs. Doc (and baby Doc) (an honorary DC Cru member while he is a resident in DC)
Um...Duvalier?  | | | Visit The Butcher Block at http://www.butcherblocktampa.com/ | |
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Corkage
Grape Puncher
Posts: 975
| | 05-25-2004 05:44 PM |
| Quote:
Quote:
Doc_ + Mrs. Doc (and baby Doc) (an honorary DC Cru member while he is a resident in DC)
Um...Duvalier?
Hardly, Juggs. He's only a couple of mos. old.
Are you and The Rocket Scientist in? | | | |
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