Join us for fabulous Italian cuisine on Friday, March 19 at Village Caffe in Atascadero. Chef/owner Tony Farao has prepared an outstanding menu to pair our award-winning wines:
FIRST COURSE: Broiled sandab cigar filled with king crab on a fresh sea scallop in crab butter reduction, paired with our new release 2008 barrel-fermented Edna Valley Chardonnay Reserve.
INSALADA: Butter lettuce with cambazola cheese, marinated pear, caramelized pecans and dried currants in sherry walnut vinaigrette, paired with 2006 Paso Robles Viognier.
PASTA: Spinach gnocci with pancetta and mushrooms in buttery tomato sauce, paired with 2005 Paso Robles Estate Barbera Reserve.
INTERMEZZO: Lemon and mint sorbet
ENTREE: Mixed grill of prosciutto wrapped quail, lamb loin chop and wild boar suasage in peppery Zinfandel and demi-glaze reduction on caramelized cipollini onions, paired with the 2007 Paso Robles Monster Zinfandel (Best of Region, Double-Gold at the 2009 California State Fair!)
DESSERT: Flourless chocolate 70% cocoa tart in currant cassis with roasted hazel nuts, paired with the 2005 Paso Robles Zinfandel Port.
Dinner at 7PM, $65pp. Call Judy (805) 237-0138 for reservations.
