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Specials for the week of March 8yh, 2024
Norwegian Salmon Crudo
Sushi-grade raw salmon, sliced thin, on a bed of an Italian rustic fresh salsa of chopped basil, onions, capers, and heirloom tomatoes with a lemon olive oil vinaigrette, and finished with Italian micro-greens and sprouts.
Wine Pairing Recommendation: Verdicchio
Tasting Notes: Verdicchio, hailing from the Marche region, is celebrated for its high acidity and striking minerality, with aromatic notes of green apple, citrus, and a touch of almond. Its crispness and slight salinity make it a perfect companion for the Norwegian Salmon Crudo, enhancing the delicate flavors of the raw salmon and the fresh, zesty character of the salsa and lemon olive oil vinaigrette.
Whole Colorado Snapper
From Southern California, the whole fish is oven-roasted to a crisp and golden finish, with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a moist and flaky texture. Paired with a refreshing Arugula salad, a blend of fennel, jalapeno, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro, lightly drizzled with a zesty citrus vinaigrette.
Wine Pairing Recommendation: Garganega
Tasting Notes: Garganega, the principal grape variety used in Soave wines, is known for its refined floral aromas and flavors of ripe pear, citrus, and hints of almond. It offers a balance of acidity and body that works well with the mild and slightly sweet flavor of the whole Colorado Snapper. The wine's brightness and subtle complexity will harmonize with the oven-roasted fish and the refreshing arugula salad, complementing its fennel, jalapeno, and citrus vinaigrette components.
Napa Valley Lamb Chops
Pan-seared and drizzled with zesty Gremolata, resting on the side of oven-roasted peppers, onions, and baby potatoes sauteed with olive oil, garlic, and Italian herbs to a crisp caramelized finish.
Wine Pairing Recommendation: Barolo
Tasting Notes: Barolo, a robust and full-bodied wine from Piedmont, is made from Nebbiolo grapes. It is renowned for its deep flavors of cherries, plums, and roses, along with earthy undertones of truffles and tar. Barolo's high tannins and acidity make it an ideal match for the savory Napa Valley Lamb Chops. The wine's complex structure and intense aromas will beautifully complement the zesty Gremolata and the rich, caramelized vegetables, elevating the entire dish to a new level of culinary delight.