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Martini House 'shroom Freaks Dinner 5/23/06

Last Post 05-11-2006 07:58 AM bywinebrat. 8 Replies.

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David Niederauer

Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier

Posts: 15756

05-03-2006 05:45 AM
'shroom Freaks Dinner "The Taming of the Shroom!" Tuesday, May 23rd , 2006 Shakespeare may not have had dinner in mind. Martini House is inviting all self-admitted wine geeks and mushroom freaks to a special opportunity to eat and drink your passions. Local winemakers will be pairing their wines with Chef Todd Humphries' mushroom creations. Order the full tasting menu with the wines paired or select a mushroom item or two to try. Maybe just a glass of wine from our featured winemaker is what you are in the mood for. It's all up to you. Famed wine folks and renowned "mushroom people" will be cruising the restaurant, eager to talk with you about their labors of love. Mmmmmm...wine & fungi! Featuring Bob Foley, celebrated local character and winemaker will be pouring selected wines from his many labors of love. They include Hourglass, Switchback Ridge and, of course, Robert Foley Vineyards. & Our very own Chef Todd Humphries and Chef Christopher Litts will be on hand along with someone "pulled" out of the forest to join us with their fungal expertise. 65. with Sommelier Wine Pairing 150. All Menu Items Are Available À La Carte Reservations General Reservations 707. 963.2233 ext. 1 Online Reservations: www.martinihouse.com <http://www.martinihouse.com> / Open Table Restaurant Dinner Hours of Operation: 5:30pm - 9:00pm hroom Freaks Dinner "The Taming of the Shroom!" Tuesday, May 23 rd , 2006 Shaved Raw Porcini Salad "Pinophilus rex vernus" Aged Parmesan, Rustic Arugula and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Bouche Rose Galette of Black Trumpets "Craterellus cornucopioides" Potato, Black Olive and Parsley Pan Fried Quail Breast Robert Foley Vineyards Charbono, Napa Valley, 2004 Morels, Monkfish and Merlot "Morchella esculenta" Butter Poached Morels with Ramps, Sautéed Monkfish and Merlot Sauce Engel Family Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley, 2003 Switchback Ridge Merlot, Napa Valley, 2003 Maitake Roasted with Garlic and Rosemary "Grifola frondosa" Roast loin of Veal with Fiddle Head Ferns Mushroom Veal Jus and Pot Roast Carrots Robert Foley Claret, Napa Valley, 2003 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2003 Porcini Semifreddo "Boletus edulis" Brown Butter Caramel Sauce and Thyme L'uvaggio di Giacomo 'il Ponte' California Vin Santo 65. with Sommelier Wine Pairing 150. Martini House is located at: 1245 Spring Street St. Helena, CA 94574 Phone: 707.963.2233 Fax: 707.967.9237

Al_ksyrah

Barrel Sampler

Posts: 2089

05-03-2006 01:02 PM
The food sounds interesting, some of the wine looks a bit youngish. -Al

JonesWineNo1

Sommelier

Posts: 8568

05-03-2006 05:30 PM
Are you going to attend David?

David Niederauer

Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier

Posts: 15756

05-04-2006 07:26 AM
No way. Not me. That place is awful.

JimmyV

Central Connecticut

Wine Connoisseur

Posts: 5168

05-04-2006 03:23 PM
Now, this is exactly what p!$$es me off so much about most "Wine Dinners" that restaurants host. Martini House is pairing the courses with Foley, Switchback, Hourglass, etc. and the cost is $150. Most Wine Dinners that I see advertised are priced between $125 and $165 and are hosted by wineries more akin to Forest Glen or Frog's Leap. I say "Bravo" to Martini House for putting together a dinner that showcases wines that people would actually like to drink, and keeping the price in check to boot.

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JonesWineNo1

Sommelier

Posts: 8568

05-04-2006 04:05 PM
That's too bad because I was thinking about maybe driving up to St. Helena for the dinner...

David Niederauer

Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier

Posts: 15756

05-05-2006 02:06 AM
Not that I haven't done it before but it is a long way for us on a Tuesday night.

JonesWineNo1

Sommelier

Posts: 8568

05-05-2006 02:48 AM
sadly it is a very long way for you.

winebrat

Sacramento, Ca.
Barrel Sampler

Posts: 2326

05-11-2006 07:58 AM
David, why not you, Jones and myself at a three top. I am in, but need to know ASAP. Maybe Bob is interested to round it out as a 4 top. Boys night out!!!!!! If it happens I am coming in a limo and can pick you up in Cordelia. Is that a good spot or too far East?

"Everyday is worthy of a glass of sparkling wine" - Andrea Immer MS

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