A gaggle of mates 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. Nearly each month there’s a themed dinner with a number of programs and wine pairings offered by a proficient chef. (You would possibly recall the Hip Hop themed Supper Sequence Thomas and I went to in Could!) 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 beneath string lights – we had been transported to Paris from the menu to the jazz band. And we acquired fortunate with PERFECT climate for outside eating!
Late July additionally occurs to be our pal Sean’s birthday, and he is a large Francophile! So this was the proper event to have a good time. We wearing French florals and stunned him the day of with our plans.
Our group!
Welcome: Oysters and Vermouth
Along with a welcome cocktail made with Flying Fox Summer season 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 plenty of photographs whereas we loved the hors d’oeuvres!
Seated Dinner
The chef du jour was Adam Bean who’s on the staff at Veritas. I believed his dishes had been implausible (particularly the dessert course – watch for it!) We had been welcomed with remarks by Chef Bean and Winemaker Emily Hodson.
Paying consideration : )
The wine pairings had been perfection!
Birthday Boy!
Blue and White Themed Part
Le Menu
First Course
Summer season 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 beneath 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 had been some form of candy chocolate however they had been really CHEESE! 18 month comté cheese served over honey ice cream. What a singular 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!
