Join the Oakroom with special guest Nancy Newsom on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m., for a showcase of Italian-inspired local pork dishes paired to wines of Italy. Colonel Newsom country ham will be the centerpiece of this "farm to table" celebration of cuisine. We will also feature offerings from other noted area farms. Chef Bobby Benjamin will present dishes influenced by Italian cuisine. Also featured will be Italian wines presented by David DuBou of Vintner Select.
Seating is limited. $69 per person plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, please contact Julie DeFriend, 643-0046 or Melissa Getz, 585-9292
Reception
Bortolotti Prosecco "Extra Dry", Veneto NV
Menu
Head Cheese Terrine
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Brioche Toast, Persimmon
Pickled Red Onion, "Many Flavors Of Olive"
Wine: San Pietro Schiava, Alto Adige 2009
Newsom's Prosciutto
Greg's Grateful Greens, Capriole Farms Piper's Pyramid
Sweet Potato, Fig Vincotto, Bacon-Mustard
Wine: Renato Corino Barbera d'Alba, Piemonte 2007
Pork Belly Confit
Aji Amarillo Aioli And Roll-Up, Toasted Pine Nuts
Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Finger Limes
Wine: Cantina del Taburno Falanghina, Campania 2008
Just A Bite
Newsom's Roasted Ham Ice Cream, Porridge
Cherry Cordial Taffy, Pineapple Gastrique
Porchetta
Sheltowee Farms Foraged Mushrooms, Pork Jus
Parmesan Potato Puree, Black Garlic
Wine: Giacomo Mori "Palazzone-Siena", Toscana 2007
Biscuit With Gravy
Newsom's Aged Country Ham Crisp
Bacon & Egg Ice Cream
Wine: Albino Rocca Moscato d'Asti, Piemonte 2009
