A bunch of associates and I went to Veritas Vineyard’s newest Supper Sequence Dinner: The French Cafe. Right here’s the recap!
Veritas: The French Cafe Supper Sequence Dinner
That is the second yr that Veritas has held its Supper Sequence dinners. Virtually each month there’s a themed dinner with a number of programs and wine pairings offered by a gifted chef. (You may recall the Hip Hop themed Supper Sequence Thomas and I went to in Might!) Going to a themed dinner is one in all my all-time favourite actions, so I used to be honored to weblog about this expertise once more.
The theme in July was the French cafe. Dinner was served out on the patio underneath string lights – we have been transported to Paris from the menu to the jazz band. And we acquired fortunate with PERFECT climate for out of doors eating!
Late July additionally occurs to be our good friend Sean’s birthday, and he is a big Francophile! So this was the right event to have fun. We wearing French florals and shocked him the day of with our plans.
Our group!
Welcome: Oysters and Vermouth
Along with a welcome cocktail made with Flying Fox Summer time Vermouth and Smoke within the Chimney’s Carbonated Water, there was probably the most lovely oyster show clouded by dry ice!
Canapes
We additionally loved Glowing Rosé with a few handed canapes – together with watermelon, basil, and my favourite blue cheese: Bleu D’Auvergne.
Merriment
In fact we captured numerous images whereas we loved the hors d’oeuvres!
Seated Dinner
The chef du jour was Adam Bean who’s on the group at Veritas. I assumed his dishes have been improbable (particularly the dessert course – anticipate it!) We have been welcomed with remarks by Chef Bean and Winemaker Emily Hodson.
Paying consideration : )
The wine pairings have been perfection!
Birthday Boy!
Blue and White Themed Part
Le Menu
First Course
Summer time Tomato “Vol Au Vent” with royal crimson shrimp and frisee paired with the 2023 Cabernet Franc.
Bread Course
Naturally! The honey butter was unbelievable.
Second Course
Mussels in Viognier and Saffron Cream with Charred Fennel.
Plus Hanger Steak and Frites
And probably the most scrumptious corn dish made with Vadouvan Curry and Chanterelles. Paired with the 2022 Petit Verdot that was my favourite wine of the evening!
The ambiance underneath the lights all night was magical! We listened to music by the French bistro jazz band Les Zazous.
Dessert Course
I LOVED the creativity on this course. We thought these shavings have been some type of candy chocolate however they have been truly CHEESE! 18 month comté cheese served over honey ice cream. What a novel and scrumptious mixture! The dessert wine paired was a Petit Manseng.
Be a part of the subsequent one!
There are three extra Supper Sequence dinners in 2024 in August, Sept, and October. Verify them out right here and get tickets!
