Varanese Restaurant will offer a vegetarian Garden Dinner from Sunday, July 24, through Wednesday, July 27. The dinner will showcase fresh ingredients from local gardens; for $20 additional, diners may add a selected wine pairing. Reservations are recommended and can be made via 899-9904, letsdine@varanese.com, or http://www.varanese.com.
First Course
Fritto Misto
Tempura Fried Artichoke Hearts, Summer Squash and Zucchini
Finished with Sage Marinara and Goat Cheese
Wine: Belle Glos Pinot Rose
Second Course
Mixed Baby Greens with Watermelon Radishes, Sliced Cucumbers, Pinenuts
And Feta Cheese Tossed with a Cucumber Vinaigrette
Wine: LaCrema Pinot Gris
Third Course
Heirloom Baby Carrot Trio
Roasted, Butter Poached and Crispy Fried Baby Carrots
Served over Parsnip Puree with Braised Swiss Chard
Finished with an Edamame, Roasted Corn and Tomato Succotash
Wine: Trivento Amado Sur Malbec
Fourth Course
Cast Iron Mixed Berry Cobbler
Served with Strawberry and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Wine: Bogle Petite Sirah Port
Varanese
2106 Frankfort Ave.
899-9904
http://www.varanese.com