Culver City’s sustainable produce specialist Akasha is holding a vineyard-to-table dinner with Mantra Wines, a very small, family-run winery in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley. This Thursday, September 3rd, Chef Akasha Richmond will speak, alongside one of Mantra’s owners, about how the dishes and wine work together, with plenty of room for questions. The dinner is $65 (20% is then added for tax and tip) and includes four courses of carefully considered cuisine, paired with Mantra’s wines. Take a look at the menu and make reservations at (310) 845-1700 if so inclined:
MANTRA WINE DINNER
September 3rd, 2009
First Course
Coleman Family Farm Lettuce
Green Figs / Midnight Moon Sheep Cheese / Toasted Walnuts / Garcia Citrus Vinaigrette
Bruschetta
Grilled Eggplant, Peperonata & Goat Cheese
Roman Style Chopped Liver with Capers
2008 Mantra Sauvignon Blanc
Second Course
Pappardelle with Duck Ragu
Parmigiano Reggianno
2004 Mantra Alexander Valley Cabernet
Third Course
Slow Roasted Niman Ranch Pork Roast, Porchetta Style
Tuscan Style Baked Shell Beans with Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
Wilted Escarole with Weiser Farms Roasted Garlic & Lemon Oil
2005 Mantra Syrah
Fourth Course
Bittersweet Chocolate Tart
Honey & Toasted Pistachio Gelato / Pudwill Berries
2006 Mantra Old Vines Reserve Zinfandel
Vegetarian menu available on request
