Thursday, October 6, 2016

Dom Pérignon Lunch at Métier

Eric Ziebold's restaurant was chosen by Dom Pérignon for showcasing the vintage champagne to the DC market.  Through Calvert Woodley's Michael Sands and Ed Sands, Alinda and I received an invitation to be among 15 guests. As you walked into the restaurant, the presence of DP was felt as the servers had black aprons with Dom Pérignon in gold inscription. We were ushered thru the elevator to Métier in the underground level.  In the reception area, there were a few guests and the hosts including the Director of DM US Sales from New York, Richard Beaumont, a young tall gentleman from UK who had been with the DM Company for 6 years. After introductions, the 2004 DP was served in a white wine glass (not in the flute).  Later Beaumont explained that their champagne would only be served in wine glasses to allow the aromas to escape as in the flute these aromas would be confined by a small surface area.  The 2004 DP was pale in color with tiny bubbles.  On the palate hint of lime and vanilla. Ziebold created White Mushroom Torchon on Broche, Langos with Spiced Melon and Pork Jowl and Roast Chicken and Fairytale Pumpkin Crêpes

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

IW&FS Latin Lover Event at Jose Andreas China Chilcano



Both the service and the food at this new venue for the IW&FS, DC Chapter was surprisingly good. Jose Andreas actually stopped by to address our group.

Hors d'Oeuvres
Jaladito Norteno
Hamachi tiradito style, aji Amarillo, leche de tigre, peruvian corn, huacatay
California Causagiri
Crab Causagiri - Potato causa, jumbo lump crab, tobiko, spicy mayo, cucumber, avocado, hauncaina sauce

Jaladito Norteno

California Causagiri

2014 Agro de Bazan Granbazan Etiqueta Verde Albarino
Rias Baixas
Camaron Saltado "Maestro Wong"

Domaine de la Bongran 2009
First Course
Camaron Saltado "Maestro Wong"
Pacific wild shrimp, fermented black bean, wood ear mushroom, spring onion
2009 Domaine de la Bongran Quintaine Cuvee E.J. Thevenet Vire Clesse

Aji de Gallina

2005 Domaine Joseph Voillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Fremiets
Second Course
Aji de Gallina
Chicken (free-range farm Lebannon, PA), aji amarillo (peruvian yellow pepper) stew, botija olive, fresh chesse, pecan
2005 Domaine Joseph Voillot Volnay 1er Cru Les Fremiets

Braised short rib

2004 Bodegas Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja
Third Course
Seco de Res
Braised short rib, pallares bean puree, squash, cilantro, rice
2004 Bodegas Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja

Crispy fried spiral cookie

2011 Alvear Pedro Ximenez Montilla Moriles
Dessert
Ponderaciones de Kiwicha
Crispy fried spiral cookie, chocolate crème, banana, algarrobina ice cream
2011 Alvear Pedro Ximenez Montilla Moriles