Francis Ford Coppola Wine Dinner
Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave., will host a Coppola Wine Dinner, Tuesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Wines will include Coppola’s Cast Cabernet. Dave Razzano of Coppola Winery will be the guest speaker. Guests will have the opportunity to win prizes based on their Coppola movie trivia IQ.
Dinner is $65 per person, not including tax or tip. Vegetarian/vegan and/or dinner-without-win options are available. For reservations call 899-9904.
First Course
Sofia Blanc de Blanc
Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Prosciutto and Cream Cheese
Served with a Dumante Pear Puree and Pistachio Powder
Second Course
Votre Sante Chardonney
Butter Poached Monkfish Served in a Seafood Tomato Broth
With Caramelized Fennel Arancini Garnished with Grissini (Bread Sticks)
Intermezzo
Third Course
Director’s Cut Pinot Noir
Warm Duck Confit tossed with Baby Arugula, Duck Crackling, Sliced Cherry Tomatoes
Finished with Cherry Balsamic Drizzle
Fourth Course
Director’s Cut Cinema
Gnochi with House Cured Soppresata Sausage, Kalamata Olives,
Roasted Peppers and Snow Pea Tendrils
Topped with Shaved Asiago Cheese
Fifth Course
Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet Sauvignon
Beef tenderloin Medallion and Braised Short Rib served over Panzanella
With Roasted Garlic and Rosemary
Sixth Course
Diamond Merlot
White Chocolate Cake with Mascarpone Chocolate Mousse, Coffee Amaretto Glaze,
and Blueberry Compote