Dinner At A Winery Venue
| The Monterey Bay area has several winery venues
offering accommodations for parties. Many will include a tour of the facilities and a wine
tasting prior to dinner. Chef Jon Kasky's professional education and years as Chef to The
Almaden Vineyards allows him to offer you a meal designed specifically to enhance the
wines you are interested in. From an informationrmal introduction to wine tasting all the way up
to a formal event intended for "mature palettes", we can make your party shine.
Here are a few menus to tempt you: 
| Hors
d'Oeuvres |
Garlic-Sauteed Abalone on a Brioche Star
Duck Tostadas with Cancun Slaw |
| Appetizer
|
Portobello 'Steak' with Miso Sauce |
| Salad
|
Arugula, Pears, Caramelized Pecans & Raspberry
Vinaigrette |
| Entree
|
Oakwood-Grilled Breast of Free-Range Chicken, served
with Baby Potatoes roasted with Fresh Rosemary, Artichoke Sauce and Balsamic Caramelized
Shallots |
| Dessert
|
Almond Cookie "Taco Shells" Filled with
Chocolate Mousse |
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| Hors
d'Oeuvres |
Bruschetta, with Italian Salsa Grilled Corralitos
Sausage with Honey Mustard
Fresh Vegetable Crudite with Herb Dip |
| Appetizer
|
Zucchini "Pasta" with Pesto and Parmesan |
| Salad
|
Sesame-Ginger Cucumbers with Shrimp |
| Entree
|
Seared Sea Bass, in Parchment, with Lemon-Thyme Sauce |
| Dessert
|
Trio of Sorbets, in Florentine Cup, Fruit Garnish |
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| Hors
d'Oeuvres |
Lamb Sausage, Grilled on Rosemary Branches
Prawn Cocktail
Vietnamese Spring Rolls |
| Appetizer
|
Crab Cakes, with Citrus-Ponzu Sauce |
| Salad
|
Grilled Asparagus on Baby Greens with Shaved Parmesan
and Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette |
| Entree
|
Seared Rare Ahi, served with Forbidden Rice and Papaya
Salsa |
| Dessert
|
Chez Panisse Almond Tart |
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