January Wine Dinner @ Seviche - "Gusto Latino!" - Ecuador

Seviche will be continuing the "Gusto Latino!" wine dinner series on January 21st with a menu that features the culinary traditions of Ecuador.
If you are unfamiliar with the "Gusto Latino" wine dinners, they are a fantastic special series inspired by the culinary traditions of the 27 different Latin American Countries. Each dinner focuses on a different country and is paired with unique wines from around the world.
The January 21st event will be Chef Anthony Lamas' eighth dinner and the menu will be paired with unique wines from Spain, France & New Mexico. David DuBou of Vintner Select will be the wine guide for the evening and a menu, pairings, cost and contact information are below.

Reception – Orobio 2006 Rioja Blanco, Spain

Dinner:
“Ecuadorian Style Shrimp Seviche” – Roasted Sweet Peppers, Onions, Tomato, and Garlic With Jalapeño-Lime Broth and Popcorn 


Gruet NV Rose, New Mexico

“Llapingachos” – Potato and Goat Cheese Croqueta With Lettuce, Tomato, and Avocado Salad
Domaine Noire 2006 Chinon "Soif de Tendresse", Loire

“Chaulafan” – Organic Pork Chop, Chorizo Stir Fry and Sesame-Chile Glaze
Las Rocas 2006 Garnacha, Calatayud, Spain

“Helado” – Mango Ice Cream, Warm Banana Rum Glaze and Rice Crisps
Grand Maison 2005 Monbazillac “Cuvée des Anges”

7:00pm – Reception 7:30pm – Dinner

$55.00 per person plus tax & gratuity

For reservations, please call 502.473.8560

Chef Lamas did it again. Three of us totally pigged out last evening. Needless to say the shrimp "ceviche" was outstanding; none of us were able to identify the seasoning on the popcorn garnish, but it definitely added another dimension. The llapingachos (potato and cheese croquettes) were to die for. The goat cheese lent a lovely tang and married well with the smoothness of the avocado in the accompanying salad. For us, the surprise of the evening was the chorizo stir fry that accompanied the organic pork chop. Our wait person explained that there is often a distinctive Chinese edge to dishes of coastal Ecuador. Like all great ice cream, the mango "helado" melted lovingly down our throats.

David DuBou did an excellent job of matching wines to the courses. Further more he allowed us "Far-East Enders" the option of picking up our ordered wines at the Westport Whiskey and Wine Shop. Nothing against Old Towne Liquors, but I'm not big on doing Bardstown Rd. more than necessary.

The next "Gusto Latino" dinner will be Wednesday, February 18, featuring the foods of Venezuela. We made our reservation before leaving.