The Empress Wine Pairing Dinner

from $399.00

This is the deluxe version of our wine pairing dinner. An eight course dinner with 8 bottles of locally made wine. This is hosted by Mykol and Ashley. Mykol’s extensive knowledge of not just the vineyards and sourcing of the wines, but also the stories and heritage behind each bottle make his hosting educational and fun. Ashley’s love and passion for food come though in each gourmet dish she prepares. This is the crème de la crème of wine pairing dinners in the comfort and privacy of your rental home. The dinner lasts for approximately 2 hours. Mykol and Ashley show up approximately 1 hour before the dinner is to begin and you are welcome to get to know them or see how some of the food is prepared. With parties of more than 6 people a server will be provided to expedite food service and cleanup.

Whether it’s a special occasion or a time to treat yourself and the ones you love, this is our favorite extra service and one that we highly recommend as a truly unique experience.

Pricing is $200/person with a minimum of two people. Each person over 2 people is $150/each. Small or large parties are welcome. You will be contacted after you make your reservation to go over the menu and any questions you may have.

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This is the deluxe version of our wine pairing dinner. An eight course dinner with 8 bottles of locally made wine. This is hosted by Mykol and Ashley. Mykol’s extensive knowledge of not just the vineyards and sourcing of the wines, but also the stories and heritage behind each bottle make his hosting educational and fun. Ashley’s love and passion for food come though in each gourmet dish she prepares. This is the crème de la crème of wine pairing dinners in the comfort and privacy of your rental home. The dinner lasts for approximately 2 hours. Mykol and Ashley show up approximately 1 hour before the dinner is to begin and you are welcome to get to know them or see how some of the food is prepared. With parties of more than 6 people a server will be provided to expedite food service and cleanup.

Whether it’s a special occasion or a time to treat yourself and the ones you love, this is our favorite extra service and one that we highly recommend as a truly unique experience.

Pricing is $200/person with a minimum of two people. Each person over 2 people is $150/each. Small or large parties are welcome. You will be contacted after you make your reservation to go over the menu and any questions you may have.

The Empress

Wine Pairing

Dinner

Appetizers

1.     Shrimp Cocktails

Large wild caught shrimp steamed Maryland “Old Bay” style and served chilled with cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge

2.     Summer Corn Salad

A savory mix of sweet, fresh cut corn, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and picked basil tossed with a lemon garlic vinaigrette

3.     Butternut Squash Bisque

A southwest twist on a creamy classic soup of smooth pureed butternut squash with a hint of cinnamon and topped with a crème fresh and smoked paprika.

 **Palate Cleansing Course**

 Fresh locally baked bread served with a bold herb and olive oil dip.

4.     Stuffed Dates

Medjool Dates stuffed and baked with local goat cheese, bacon, pickled jalapenos, and served warm with a drizzle with wildflower honey

OR                         Stuffed Pears

Sweet, juicy Bartlett pears

stuffed with soft creamy blue cheese and topped with wildflower honey and candied pecans

5.     Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Hot Italian sausage stuffed and baked into portobello mushrooms and topped with chopped fresh tomatoes and cilantro with shredded parmesan cheese

 **Palate Cleansing Course**

Fruit Sorbet

Main Entrée

6.     Salmon Wellington

A thick piece of wild caught Salmon wrapped in delicate puff pastry and baked with a spinach, dill, garlic, and cheese mixture. Served with a side of chilled English cucumbers and tzatziki sauce.

OR

Beef Stroganoff

Tender beef tips marinated and cooked in red wine and spices, mushrooms, onions, peas, garlic, and a Slavic creamy gravy. Served over rosemary garlic smashed potatoes.

  Dessert

      A Dual Dessert Will Be Served

7.Cream Puff

An almond custard filled pastry delicately baked and topped with rich dark chocolate. Refreshing yet rich

8. Baklava    

Flakey filo dough layered with crushed walnuts and pistachios, wildflower honey, rose water and spices and baked to perfection