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Wine Pairing Dinner

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:42:40 +0000

The Wine Pairing Dinner features selections from David Arthur Vineyards. The five-course meal has been designed by the HRTM Culinary Team to complement the chosen wines. David Long will be in attendance, representing David Arthur Vineyards. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception accompanied by a talented string-quartet from the Lamont School of Music at DU. The dinner will be served by the hospitality students, supporting the scholarship cause of the dinner.

Menu

David Arthur Vineyards

Appetizer

Herbed Indian Fry Bread, Watercress and Colorado Candied Smoked Trout

2007 Sauvignon Blanc

Salad

Butter and Frisee lettuce with Huckleberries, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Colorado Goat Cheese, Dressed with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette

2007 Chardonnay

Pasta

Mushroom Stuffed Pasta with Herbed Buerre Rouge

2006 Merítaggío

Palette Cleanser

Jamica Shaved Ice with Crystallized Lime

Entrée

Grilled Rack of Lamb over Braised Rainbow Swiss Chard with a Red Wine Gastrique

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert

Mexican Chocolate Tart with Spiced Buttered Pecans

2006 Elevation 1147

The HRTM Culinary Team

Eric — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:28:13 +0000

The HRTM Culinary Team is headed by Chef Michael Duffy. Chef Duffy relates his extensive experience in the industry to his staff of HRTM students. The students in the kitchen all come from different backgrounds and each provides his or her own flair. With this evolving group dynamic, the masterpieces that emerge from this kitchen are more than enough to impress.

Jonathan Hellrung

Jonathan, originally from the Caribean, brings in diversified experience from the many locations in which he has lived. Realizing his passion for cuisine at an early age, he attended culinary school for 2 years before starting at DU. He has extensive background, including being a part of the opening team for the fine sushi restaurant, Izakaya Den, in Denver. As a senior, Jonathan is beginning to formulate his plans for after graduation. In keeping with his love for the mountains and for food, his goal is to build a strong team with which he can open his own restaurant in Aspen.

Judd McDonald

Judd was born and raised in Oklahoma City and is now in his senior year at DU. Although his first job in a restaurant wasn’t until the age of 16, his cooking experience extends back to childhood, when he learned traditional deep southern cooking from his grandmother. His most recent experience was a summer spent in Napa Valley under renowned wine country chef, Robert Curry of Auberge du Soleil. After graduation, Judd plans on gaining international experience by cooking in Florence, Italy, and perhaps earning an MBA afterwards.

SAMPLE FINE WINES, NURTURE YOUNG MINDS

Eric — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:36:17 +0000

The inaugural DU Vin Wine Festival is the product of a class of 12 senior Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management students at the University of Denver. These talented women are in the process of planning, executing and coordinating all aspects of the event with the guidance of professionals in the food, wine and hospitality industry. They are using their event management skills honed from previous classroom and work experience to execute such a fine operation. From analyzing the target market to developing sales techniques, to deciding the food and wine pairings to recruiting and staffing other talented HRTM students, the management team is planning every aspect from beginning to end. The students have also incorporated sustainable living into this event by using recyclable and biodegradable products, locally grown food products, eco-friendly cleaning materials, and by partnering with a hybrid car taxi company to ensure guests to have a safe ride home.

This process is an excellent hands-on learning opportunity that will enable these talented students to showcase the valuable skills they have learned over the past four years. By generating funds for the HRTM scholarships, this festival will provide future HRTM students with more exciting growth opportunities in their fields of endeavor. Please stay tuned for further updates!