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following information is from the 2012 Wine, Beer & Food Festival. The 2013 Festival information will be coming soon.
PLAN TO BE WINED AND DINED!
Four of Grand Rapids' finest restaurants will prepare, present and serve exceptional multi-course meals with considered wine. Chefs and winemakers will share their knowledge and insights about their selections in an elegant, yet relaxed, sit down atmosphere.
These limited-seating experiences by Bar Divani, Tre Cugini, San Chez, and Spinnaker offer a multi-course culinary masterpiece paired with chef selected wines and beer. Reservations for the Pairings are made in advance on the website or at the Festival on a first-come, first-served basis. Each Pairing is limited to 16 seats. (links for purchasing Pairing Tickets coming soon...)
Sponsored by Harvey Cadillac & Harvey Lexus
CLICK HERE to purchase PAIRINGS tickets
CLICK HERE to purchase CHAMPAGNE FLIGHT tickets
PAIRING MENU
Reception
Ruffino, Prosecco, Italy
Roasted Beet Salad
Local Beets, Endives, Dancing Goat Creamery Chevre, Pistachios, Balsamic Honey Syrup
Simi, Sauvignon Blanc, CA
Scallop
Pan-Seared Scallop, Roasted Apples, Toasted Almonds, Cauliflower Cream
Franciscan Estates, Chardonnay, CA
Duck
Seared Duck Breast, Cloves, Dried Plums, Wild Rice, Orange Beurre Rouge
Ravenswood, Zinfandel, CA
SEATING TIMES
Thursday: 6pm, 8pm
Friday: 5pm, 7pm, 9pm
Saturday: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm
PRICE: $35 per person
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PAIRING MENU
Zuppa Di Lenticchie Con Salsiccia
Classic Lentil Soup with House Made Sausage
Pieropan Soave Classico
Brasato Alla Veneta
Braised Beef in Venetian Red Wine served with Soft Polenta
Speri Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso
Pera Al Cioccolato E Vino
Fresh Pear poached in Red Wine with Chocolate Sauce
Marcarini Moscato D'Asti
SEATING TIMES
Thursday: 5pm, 7pm, 9pm
Friday: 6pm, 8pm
Saturday: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
PRICE: $35 per person
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PAIRING MENU
Shrimp Ceviche, Jalapeno, Beet, Cilantro, Queso Fresco, Fried Yucca
Segura Viudas. Brut Cava Reserve, Heredad
Blackened Lamb Rib, Roasted Banana Chickpea Fritter, Granny Smith, Honey
Shaya. Old Vine Verdejo
Smoked Chicken, Blackberry Maple Vinaigrette, Cambozola, Pear, Arugula, Dried Cherries
Noster. Garnacha Blend
Confit Pork, Raspberry Date Glaze, Black Pepper, Baked Yogurt, Pistachio
Marques de Caceres. Tempranillo Blend
Pyramid Pinot Goat Cheese, Roasted White Chocolate, Spanish Peanut, Black Salt
Casta Diva. Lake Harvest Muscat
SEATING TIMES
Thursday: 6pm, 8pm
Friday: 6:30pm, 8:30pm
Saturday: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm
PRICE: $45 per person
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PAIRING MENU
Drunken Seafood
Chilled Citrus Shrimp and Scallops
BBQ Smoked Salmon and Sesame Ahi Tuna
Cucumber Slaw, Horseradish Cream and Sweet Soy Sauce
Schmohz Pail Ale
Hopknocker Lobster Bisque
Lobster Butter Gratinee, Smoked Trout Caviar and Brandy Cream
Schmohz Hopknocker Imperial IPA
Devries Pork Tenderloin
Creswick Farms Bacon, Dancing Goat Creamery Chevre Polenta
Schmohz Brewery Black Cherry Demi
Schmohz Amber Tease California Common
Sweet Harvest Trio
Michigan Apple Brulee, Pumpkin Creme Carmel and Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
Schmohz Schwartz
Wine substitutes available
SEATING TIMES
Thursday: 5pm, 7pm, 9pm
Friday: 5pm, 7pm, 9pm
Saturday: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm
PRICE: $45 per person
CLICK HERE to purchase Pairings tickets
CHAMPAGNE FLIGHT
Add a little extra class to your glass with an intimate one-hour tasting with Bradford Hammerschmidt from Imperial Beverage on the balcony overlooking the Ballroom. Each of the four grower's champagnes will be paired with decadent desserts from Cygnus 27. Tastings offered on Saturday only.
Sponsored by Siegel Jewelers
CHAMPAGNE FLIGHT MENU
Decadent Desserts
Cheesecake, Chocolate, and Fresh Fruit
Grower's Champagnes
Pierre Gimonnet, Cuis ler cru Brut, NV (Blanc de Blanc)
Mousse Fils, Noir Reserve Brut
A. Margaine Demi-Sec, NV
Jean Lallement, Brut Rose, NV
SEATING TIMES
Saturday: 4pm / 8pm
PRICE: $25 per person
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