That menu looks so boring IMHO. I'm not saying its not good but in the words of Steve Dolinsky, "yawn"

gocubs88 wrote:That menu looks so boring IMHO. I'm not saying its not good but in the words of Steve Dolinsky, "yawn"

Funny, I thought it looked pretty good, especially knowing it's being done at a grocery store.

The GP wrote:

gocubs88 wrote:That menu looks so boring IMHO. I'm not saying its not good but in the words of Steve Dolinsky, "yawn"

Funny, I thought it looked pretty good, especially knowing it's being done at a grocery store.

Looks good to me ...

gocubs88

It's all a matter of perspective. I respect your opinion, but if this meal is executed as well as I think it is going to be, I'll be far from bored!

At least we agree on our love of the CUBS!

I think what I meant came out wrong. I know the reason why things may seem "boring" is because alot of people do them (ie mango,avocado,crab) but I also realize if they are executed well, they work. I'm originally an artist so I guess I just love the creative side of things.....and yes, go cubs!

Time for me to chat up my favorite grocery story again (I swear I'm not affiliated with it in anyway except for being a customer). I had a enthusiastic and descriptive writeup for the last dinner/wine pairing that occurred at HyVee. However, I thought that I would just put it out there that they maxed the room's capacity at 50 people, and had to turn away about 20 more. The word is spreading in this area, and these HyVee dinners are gaining their own following. In the future I believe they are going to offer a couple seating's for each event. Anyway, this next dinner is with a Wine Blending Seminar. Barrel samples will be brought in from Dry Creek Winery. Everyone will be given the opportunity to blend their own wine. The blends will be judged, prizes given out, and you get to take your bottle of wine home with you. Sounds like fun to me!


Date: Saturday January 21st, 6:00 PM

Location:
HyVee (Club Room at front of store)
2700DeKalb Avenue
Sycamore, IL. 60178
815 756-6174
1642winespiritsmgr@hy-vee.com



Here is the menu:

Aperitif: Dry Creek Chenin Blanc, 2009

1st Course:
Lobster Pot Pie, Gruyere Cheese Sauce, Fresh Herbs
Dry Creek Fume Blanc, 2010

2nd Course:
Ahi Tuna Tartare, Home-Made Garlic Mayo,Sesame Crostini Herbs
Dry Creek Chardonnay, 2008

3rd Course:
Duck Confit Ravioli, Cabernet Butter Sauce, Piave Cheese (Chef Jon in really excited about this dish)
Dry Creek Merlot, 2007

4th Course:
Whole Roast leg of lamb, Stuffed with Shallot, French Herbs, Garlic, Home-made Whole Grain Mustard, Lamb Jus, Crispy Yukon Gold potatoes
Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008

5th course:
Delice De Cremiers, Rogue River Blue, Local Honey
Dry Creek Zinfandel, 2009

Cost $60/person.

This is one of their more expensive dinners, but you do get to go home with a bottle of your own wine! I'm still undecided if I will attend this event. If anyone wants to come to this dinner and needs a partner, PM me. I absolutely love having the opportunity to try different wines paired with specific food. I just didn't know what a transcending experience that could be!