Tra di Noi-Malibu Family Wines Non-Traditional Pairing Menu for FOOD EVENT ’09

To welcome the upcoming “The Food Event ‘09, Tra di Noi Chef Francesco and host Tarcisio Mosconi created a special non-traditional wine and seasonal food pairing menu with sensational wines from their good neighbor, Malibu Family Wines.  The menu is offered October through November.

 

The most popular dish will be prepared bythe two at a demonstration at “The Food Event” at Saddlerock Ranch,  Sunday, October 25, 1- 4 PM. For information and tickets: LAMAG.COM/FOODEVENT.  A portion of the proceeds benefit the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and Kids Courage.   

 

Adventurous California chefs were among the first to stretch the limits of convention with wine and food pairings (think red wines with fish and seafood; white with meat), using new blends of lighter, lively red wines and more complex whites, often leading not only to exciting dishes but new trends.  

Knowing how to break those rules is a well-honed skill, though Chef Francesco at Tra di Noi sugests certain "new rules."  For example, when pairing red wines with fish and seafood, think of the sauce rather than the main protein ingredient, especially with more elaborate classic seafood dishes.  Another is matching meaty fishes (rather than poached) and other seafood with lighter fruity red wine styles.  

ROLATINA DI FOIE GRAS   16                                                                                                                          San Danielle Prosciuto, foie gras, fig marmalade, frisee salad, citrus dressing                                      2008 Semler Rose          

INSALATA DI ANATRA     17 

Slow roasted Moscovy Duck comfit over shaved fennel, blood oraanges, and pistachio

2005 Semler Cabernet Sauvignon      

 

PANCETTA DI MAIALE       16

Roasted cured pancetta, Semler Ranch wild  fennel, grilled polenta, radichio

2008 Semler Sauvignon Blanc      

 

GNOCCHIETTI DI NOCI CON ARAGOSTA       26

Gnocchi with Maine lobster tail pecan, maple brown butter

Saddlerock Old Vine Tawny port  

  

TROTA ALLA PARMIGIANA     25

Light breaded gourmet trout, eggplant topped with marinara, basil and mozzarella

2005 Semler Merlot       

 

GALLETO ALLA GRIGLIA     24

Marinated boneless grilled chicken over arugula, caramelized red onion salad and bacon

2005 Semler Syrah     

 

Half flass 5                       full glass 10         quartino 14          full bottle 40

 

For more information, please contact [email protected]) 310.202.6412