Chef Bonanno Wine Pairing Dinner

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:42:40 +0000

To kick off the DU Vin Festival, the renowned Executive Chef and restaurant owner Frank Bonanno and his team will prepare a five course dinner on November 3, 2011 from 6 – 9 p.m. The meal will also feature carefully matched wine pairings. Experience first-class cuisine, exceptional service, and elegant wines for $125.

For more information on Chef Bonanno, visit frankbonanno.com.

Wine Pairing Dinner:

Wine Pairing Dinner Menu

duvinstudent — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:31:36 +0000

The Wine Pairing Dinner featuring Ruffino Winery and courtesy of featured guest, Executive Chef and owner Frank Bonanno and team:

Passed Appetizers:

Duck or Chicken Liver Mousse – Crostini with Mustard and Pickled Red Onion
Smoked Salmon – Potato Blini, Crème Fraîche, Caviar
Duck Confit – Potato Chip, Bleu Cheese Mousse
Herbed Goat Cheese – Cucumber, Chives

Featured Wine: Ruffino Prosecco

1^st Course:

Shrimp BLT – Roasted Pork Belly, Confit Tomatoes, Frisée, Sauce Louie

Featured wine: Ruffino Pinot Grigio

2^nd Course:

Pappardelle Bolognese – Traditional Bolognese

Featured wine: Ruffino Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile di Montalcino

3^rd Course:

Seared Sea Scallop – Herbed Lentils, Avocado, Grapefruit Horseradish Vinaigrette

Featured Wine: TBD

4^th Course:

Roasted Leg of Colorado Lamb – White Bean & Braised Shoulder Ragout, Goat Cheese Creamed Spinach, Rosemary Jus

Featured Wine: Ruffino Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Riserva

5^th Course:

Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake – Vanilla Gelato

Featured Wine: Ruffino Modus

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Chef Bonanno Wine Pairing Dinner

Wine Pairing Dinner Menu

The Wine Pairing Dinner featuring Ruffino Winery and courtesy of featured guest, Executive Chef and owner Frank Bonanno and team: