Buffalo Trace Bourbon Dinner at Varanese Aug. 22
Varanese Restaurant will host a Buffalo Trace Bourbon dinner Thursday, Aug. 22, with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7. The four dinner courses will be paired with cocktails using bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery. The cost is $55 per person, plus tax and tip. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.
Reception
Elmer T Lee "Peach Pick Cocktail"
First Course
Flight: Elmer T Lee - Eagle Rare - Buffalo Trace - Blantons
Bourbon Barrel Smoked Fried Oysters with a Roasted Corn and Peach Salsa
Finished with a Sour Honey Bourbon Sauce
Second Course
Crispy Pulled Pork Belly Tossed with Baby Red Mustard Greens
And Toasted Mustard Seed Vinaigrette,
Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Pepitas with Egg Puree
Third Course
Eagle Rare "Original Old Fashion"
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Served over Bourbon Molasses Sweet Potatoes with Grilled Spicy Cabbage and Fried Basil Finished with an Orange Shallot Demi
Fourth Course
Buffalo Trace "Peanut Butter Cup Cocktail"
Caramel Cheesecake with Peanut Brittle
Topped with a Warm Bourbon Sauce