Open Kitchen presents

"Ring of Fire"

Pacific Rim Fusion Cuisine & Wine Dinner

Wednesday, July 7th

6:45 Reception ~ 7:15 Dinner

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 From the islands to the mountains the territory surrounding the Pacific Ocean provide a variety of exotic and diverse foods.  Join Open Kitchen as we pair these flavors with a selection of wines from the countries that comprise the Pacific Rim also known as the "Ring of Fire".

Amuse-Bouche

Peruvian Anticucho de Pescado

Marinated fish on a skewer like you find them in street food stalls in Peru!

Australian Curried Lamb Coins

This finger food is another example of how cooking traditions from around the world can be fused to achieve new flavors. We use Australian Lamb for this recipe.

Haras Estate Chardonnay, 2007 - Maipo Valley, Chile

First Course

Chilean Beef and Purple Potato Salad

Purple potatoes combine with South American flavors for an exciting salad.

Clifford Bay, Pinot Noir 2009 - Marlborough, New Zealand

Second Course

Baked Monkfish Medley with Japenese Toza-Zu

Monkfish topped with a generous sprinkling of Asatsuki chives and served with a tangy Japanese Toza-Zu Sauce

Valley of the Moon, Unoaked Chardonnay 2009 - Sonoma, California

Main Course

Wok-Seared Duck with Shrimp, Pine Nuts, and Tangerine Zest

A tribute to Chinese food and its great influence on Pacific Rim fusion cuisine.

Montgras Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz 2007 - Colchagua, California

Dessert

Kahlúa Passion Tiles with Raspberry Coulis

God created chocolate desserts first and, as an afterthought, added other desserts. But not all chocolate were created equal. We use high-quality cocoa beans from Ecuador.

Mitolo (Jester) Shiraz 2007 - McLaren Valley, Australia