Russell's Reserve Bourbon Dinner Jan. 15 at Varanese
Varanese will host a Russell's Reserve Bourbon Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 15, with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7. The dinner will feature a tasting of Wild Turkey's limited edition "Diamond Anniversary" bourbon, which was made in celebration of Master Distiller Jimmy Russell's 60 years with Wild Turkey. Jimmy Russell will be guest speaker at the four-course dinner, with food paired with cocktails made with Russell's Reserve bourbon. Dinner is $55 per person, plus tax and tip. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.
Here's the menu:
Reception Cocktail - "Pomegranate-Clementine Old Fashioned"
First Course
Flight: Russell's Reserve 6 yr. Rye / Russell's Reserve 10 yr. Small Batch
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel / Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary
House-Made Pastrami Carpaccio with Bourbon Whole Grain Mustard, Rye Bagel Chip and Micro Mustard Greens
Second Course
Warm Grilled Frisee Salad with Confit Butternut Squash, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pomegranate and Goat Cheese Tossed with Maple-Bourbon Vinaigrette
Third Course
"Espresso & Aztec Chocolate Manhattan"
Brown Sugar Glazed Ham with Red Eye Gravy
Served with Spicy Bacon Grilled Red Cabbage, Oven Roasted Potatoes and Yams
Fourth Course
"Butter Pecan Bourbon Cocktail"
Butter Pecan Ice Cream over Sugar Fried Flat Bread, Bourbon Anglaise,
Salted Caramel and Brûléed Bananas
For information or to make a reservation, please call 899-9904 or visit http://www.varanese.com.