We really enjoyed this menu crafted for an event at Pollak Vineyards this week:
Wine Tasting Cocktail Hour
Country pate with grain mustard, and sliced cornichon on crostini
pairs with Mille Fleurs
Shrimp and chorizo skewer with red wine onion jam
pairs with Durant white
Duck pastrami wrapped fig, port and cherry reduction, smoked salt
pairs with Cabernet Franc
Tasting spoon of local roasted golden beets, feta, candied walnut, with lemon-thyme oil
pairs with Chardonnay
Cheese Station
Manchego, D’affinois, Caramount Farmstead Chevre, Stilton and Red Dragon, apricot preserves, mixed olives, spiced almonds, crackers, and baguette
Salad
Classic Caesar salad with garlic croutons and shaved Parmesan
Southern Buffet Dinner
Grilled chicken with smoked chili beurre blanc
Pulled pork with Carolina bbq sauce
Creamy cheddar, jalapeno, and tomato grits
Haricot verts with toasted almonds
Petite rolls and buttermilk biscuits with whipped butter
Viognier and Durant Red
Dessert and Coffee
Ancho-chocolate bread pudding with cinnamon whipped cream
Beverage
Imported and domestic beer, iced tea, Pellegrino water, assorted
sodas, coffee and decaf