March 15, 7 p.m. – Francesca’sVicinato (12960 S. La Grange Rd., Palos Park, IL 60464; 708-671-1600)
Francesca’s Vicinato presents the “Wines from Hall” Wine Dinner, featuring wine
selections from Napa Valley’s Hall Winery. Guest speaker, Jason Horek, a
representative of the winery, will be on-site to discuss the wines and their
pairings with the meal. Tickets are $52 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Reservations are required.
The evening begins with Capesante con Purea di
Finoccheitto, seared scallop with caramelized fennel and goat cheese
puree, shaved fennel, shaved raw asparagus and ruby grapefruit. This is paired
with Hall Sauvignon Blanc. The next
course is Tonno al Pepe Nero, peppered Ahi tuna with tomato compote and
rosemary, which pairs superbly with Hall
“Darwin” Proprietary Red. Following this course is Anatra Arrosto con Gnocchetti,
roasted duck breast with black pepper gnocchi, braised duck leg, forest
mushrooms and ramps. This is paired with Hall
Merlot. The fourth course is Filetto Grigliato con Fonduta di Patate,
grilled filet with fonduta potato, caramelized Brussels sprouts, garlic and
sage paired with Hall Cabernet Sauvignon.
The evening ends with Assortimento di Biscotti, an
assortment of artisanal and homemade cookies, served with coffee.
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