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Plantain Nuevo Latino Dinner
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Tuesday March 29, 2005
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Plantain Restaurant
6:30 PM
Chef Owner Raymond Mohan
20 W 38th Street (bet 5th & 6th Ave)
Chef Owner Raymond Mohan has incorporated all the complexities of Latin cuisine and influences from his native Guyana. Applying the skills he acquired working in the kitchen of Jean George, Raymond creates delicious and visually distinctive dishes. We enjoyed the colors and wonderful flavors of Chef's Raymond Mohan's cuisine paired with perfectly matched South American and Spanish wines. Everyone had a wonderful night.
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| TastersGuild NY Plantain Wine Dinner |
Full Retail Price $ |
Hors D'oeuvres
Smoked Tuna Toro with Jalapeno Praline and Lemon Chutney
Salmon Ceviche in Ginger Soy Sauce
Pork Empanada with Garlic Aioli
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Codorniu "Cuvee Raventos" Sparkling Cava
The color is straw with golden hues. The fruity nose has classic aromas of apples and ripe pears. The wine has an inviting sweetness with toasty notes. Very well balanced, finishing clean but delicate in structure. It was a perfect accompaniment with the Hors D'oeuvres.
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$11.99 |
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Shrimp Tempura with Guacamole and Honey Lime Sauce
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Dry Sack "Solera Especial" 15 year old Sherry
Complex layered flavors of honey, figs, and raisons. Smooth, balanced, rich.A superb sherry and the favorite of this dinner. |
$29.95 |
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Entrée
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Spring Lamb with Harissa and Garbanzo
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Casa Lapostelle Chardonnay 2004
Subtle with toast and pear on the nose, layers of apple, fig, mineral on a long juicy finish. It is an elegant wine. |
$15.00 |
Amancaya Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec 2003
Dark color. Fruity and spicy on the nose, slightly tannic, fleshy, and wood melded with fruit. Ready to drink and went well with the lamb.
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$24.99 |
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Salad
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Endive with Goat Cheese, Pickled Ginger and Pumpkin Seed Praline
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Dessert
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Pop Rock Candy
Basil Ice Cream
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Concha Y Toro Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2000
Ethereal notes of peach and mango with a honeyed well balanced palate. It was delicious with the desert.
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$14.99 |
Coffee or Tea
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After Dinner Libation
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Licor # 43
A sweet, bright yellow citrus/vanilla flavored Spanish liqueur. The name derives from the 43 basic elements which compose it, principally fruit and fragrant herbs, all carefully selected, which make Licor 43 a unique and unmistakable drink. Delicious.
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$40.00 |
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