Food, Wine and Spain

Whether you're a lover of delicious food, fine wine or Spain, you'll want to read this news from Michael's on East:

Spain conquers once again with a special five-course wine dinner at Michael’s On East. A marvelous “Made in Spain” Wine Dinner with special guest: Jorge Ordonez, on Friday, July 9th at 7 pm, in Michael’s Wine Cellar.

Jorge Ordonez, an aficionado of Spanish wines travels the Spanish country side in search of discovering family-owned wineries with a deep passion for winemaking. Beginning in 1987, Ordeonez rediscovered varietals like Garnacha, Monastrell, Albarino, Muscatel, Verdejo in formerly backwater but now fashionable wine regions like Jumilla, Campo de Borja and Calatayud.

There is nothing ordinary about this wine dinner, imagine walking into a magical wine cellar illuminated by candlelight, and an immediate sense of something extraordinary is in the works. Chef Al Massa has created an authentic European Spanish five-course wine dinner to bring out the colorful and delicious ingredients found in this amazing cuisine. Cost for this wine dinner is $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Space is limited; please call 941-366-0007 ext. 224 for reservations.

Chef Al Massa’s Menu from Spain with a special dessert by Pastry Chef James Plocharsky:

Hors D’oeuvres
Octopus Carpaccio with Arbequina Olive Oil
White Gazpacho with Smoked Paprika Oil
Bacala Fritter
NV MARQUES DE GELIDA BRUT, CAVA-PENEDES

First Course
Sautéed Clams, Shrimp, and Mussels
with Braised Leeks, Green Garlic, Saffron-Orzo Galette
and Lobster Stock Foam
2008 BOTANI BLANC, JORGE ORDONEZ, MALAGA
2009 LA CANA ALBARINO, RIAS BAIXAS

Second Course
Rioja Marinated Quail with Salad of Figs, Marcona Almonds, and Haricot Vert with Chorizo Emulsion
2008 TRES PICOS, BORSAO, BORJA
2007 JUAN GIL, JUMILLA

Third Course
Roulade of Kurobuta Pork Loin with Jamon Iberica and Manchego, Roasted Potatoes, Piquillo Peppers, Manzanilla Olives, Green Onion Coulis and Romesco.
2006 SIERRA CANTABRIA CRIANZA, D.O. RIOJA
2006 MUGA RESERVA, RIOJA

Dessert
Chef James’ Specialty
ALVEAR AMONTILLADO SHERRY, MONTILLA

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