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Mediterranean Wine Dinner at ORA
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Sunday, October 2, 2005
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ORA Restaurant
Date: Sunday, October 2, 2005
Time: 5:30 PM
Owners Sahle and Hicham
39 East 19st (bet Park and Broadway)
We enjoyed the exceptional flavors of ORA's cuisine paired with perfectly matched Mediterranean wines. Everyone had a great time.
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| TastersGuild NY ORA Wine Dinner |
Full Retail
Price $ |
Reception
Hors D'oeuvres
Mushroom tarts.Gorgonzola bruschetta with caramelized pears
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Mionetto Prosecco - Italy
White color, dry taste, lovely sparkling wine with the hors d'oeuvres.
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$12.99 |
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Appetizer
Foie gras terrine
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Domaine del la Maletie Monbazillac
White sweet dessert wine was strong enough to complement the foie gras. |
$14.99 |
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Salad
Arugula salad with shaved fennel and parmesan
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Entrée
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Choice of
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Pan roasted chicken with mash potato, french beans and baby carrots.
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Braised lamb shank with prunes, figs and almonds over vegetable couscous.
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Slow baked Salmon with fingerling potatoes, sautéed spinach and citruscompote.
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Boutari Moschofilero 2004 - Greece
White yellow color, intense floral and fruit aromas, flavors of grapefruit and orange, perfect accompaniment with the entrees.
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$14.99 |
Domaine Des Auzieres - Roaix Côtes du Rhône villages
Deep red color, black fruit in nose, big, complex tannic wine that went well with the lamb.
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$12.99 |
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Dessert
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Chocolate terrine with vanillan IC, Mixed berries and creme anglaise.
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Royal Oporto 10 year Tawny
Brilliant gold and burnt orange colors in the wine reflect its powerful flavors. Hints of nutmeg and dried fruits on the nose come through in the mouth followed by a gripping finish. Sweet and silky.
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$22.49 |
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Coffee or Tea
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After Dinner Libation
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Bushnel VSOP Calvados
Dark almond color. Complex aromas of ripe apples and hints of roasted almonds. Lovely, lingering and elegant on the palate.
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$40.00 |
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