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Monday, March 1, 2010

March Monday Dinners at Du Vin

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Every Monday evening, Brasserie Du Vin presents an informal prix-fixe three-course wine dinner for$49 (plus tax and gratuity).

Here's a look at March's Monday menus:

March 1 – Mediterranean Musings

Mussels and pomme frites.
Photo: courtesy of Du Vin

First course
Mediterranean mussels steamed in roasted garlic veloute (sauce)
Paired with Bibi Graetz ‘Casamatta Bianco,’ Tuscany, Italy, 2008

Second course
Bronzini (Mediterranean Sea Bass) stuffed with roasted tomatoes and Meyer lemons, over herb-infused wild rice
Paired with Perrin & Fils Reserve, Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France, 2007

Third course
Stellar Bay oysters (British Columbia) served on the half shell with a lychee mignonette
Paired with Zardetto Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, NV

March 8 – Asian Accents








 

Photos: courtesy of Du Vin

First course
Scallop ceviche napoleon, taro chips, tomatoes, red onion, lime and cilantro
Paired with Elk Cove Pinot Gris, Willamette, Oregon, 2008

Second course
Butterfish steamed in a banana leaf and served with a jicama citrus slaw
Paired with Tangley Oaks Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, California, 2005

Third course
Coconut curried coq au vin over Kaffir lime leaf-infused basmati rice
Paired with Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera, Piedmont, Italy, 2008

March 22 – Very Blueberry

First course
Maple-braised pork belly with blueberries and a mint-almond slaw
Paired with La Meridiana ‘La Gagie,’ Barbera D’Asti, Piedmont, Italy, 2006

Second course
London broil, blueberry mustard demi glace, brabant potatoes and caramelized onions
Paired with Betts & Scholl ‘the OG Grenache,’ Barossa Valley, Australia, 2006

Third course
Blueberry tart, blueberry crème anglaise topped with buttermilk gelato
Paired with Graham’s 10 Year- Old Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal

March 29 – Nutty for Peanuts!

First course
Roasted quail, boiled peanuts, pickled grapes, crostini and fried plantain
Paired with Famega ‘Vino Verde,’ Minho, Portugal, 2008

Second course
Grilled Shutome (swordfish), horseradish foam and wasabi peanuts
Paired with Tandem ‘Van der Kemp,’ Pinot Noir, Sonoma Mountain, California, 2006

Third course
Foie gras torchon (poached), candied peanuts, toast points with a blackberry coulis
Paired with Royal Tokaji ‘Red Label,’ Hungary, 2005

On Monday, March 15th,  Du Vin will be closed for a private event, so no pairing dinner will be offered that week.

Seating starts at 6:00 p.m. and reservations are recommended. The three-course dinner is also available without the wine pairing.

Reservations are required for the weekly wine dinner and can be made by calling 808-545-1115.

Du Vin also has two other weekly events it's Tuesday Tastings and Sessions at Du Vin every Wednesday.

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