Thursday, October 17, 2024

Thursday Sips & Nibbles

I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers.
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1) Chateau Musar, located in Lebanon, is a superb winery and I've long been a fan of their delicious and exciting wines. A rare opportunity now arises for wine lovers to experience a interesting range of their wines, including multiple vintages of their iconic wines, accompanied by the fine cuisine of Chef Anthony Caturano at Prezza in the North End.

On Wednesday, October 23, starting at 6:30pm, Prezza and Fine Wine Specialist, Dan Michaud of Ruby Wines, invite guests to experience a unique seven-course wine dinner, with 10 offerings from Chateau Musar. It promises to be an epic evening for any wine lover.   

The evening kick-offs with a glass of 2022 Jeune Blanc, paired with Short Rib Hummus with spicy harissa, crispy shallots and warm pita bread. The second course will be Wood Grilled Octopus Skewers with smokey romesco sauce, salsa verde and chermoula, paired with glasses of the 2021 Leventine and 2020 Hochar Pere Et File. The third and fourth courses will be Wood Grilled Swordfish with tahini, lemon parsley and cous cous and Lobster, chickpeas, and harissa spiced tomato sauce, and accompanied by three vintages of the amazing Chateau Musar Blanc (which is made from two grapes indigenous to Lebanon), including 1997, 2012 and 2017.  

The fifth and sixth courses will be Braised Chicken Thigh with mushrooms and dried fig and Grilled Lamb Chop with roasted carrots, honey glaze, feta cheese, watercress and Lebanese rice. These will be paired with three vintages of the Chateau Musar Rouge, including 1997, 2012, and 2017. Finally, the last course will be Olive Oil Pound Cake with crème, anglaise, crème fraiche, strawberries and mint, paired with a glass of Arak Du Musar.

The seven-course dinner, with wine parings, costs $200 per person (which includes tax and gratuity). For tickets, email Brittany@prezza.com or call them at 617-227-1577.

2) Make your holiday plans now to attend the Feast of the Seven Fishes at Row 34 in Burlington or Cambridge. Join Chef Jeremy Sewall and indulge in a multi-course seafood dinner, complete with a welcome beverage and reception. Each course is paired with select wines, ensuring a delightful culinary journey. Gather with friends and family to celebrate the holiday season while savoring the flavors of this festive feast. Row 34 is one of my favorite Seafood restaurants and I'm sure this dinner will be an excellent experience, and definitely worth a splurge for the holidays.

Multiple dates are available, including:
Burlington: December 15 (6pm), December 19 (6pm), & December 22 (6pm)
Cambridge: December 14 (6pm) & December 21 (6pm)

Cost: $175 per person (which includes all taxes, fees, and gratuity).

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