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WEBISODE 18 - MAKING ARROZ CHAUFA
Today I thought of showing you how to make Peruvian/Chinese Fried Rice; commonly known as ARROZ CHAUFA. This is a "typical" Peruvian dish which origins are, obviously, Chinese. I hope you enjoy it and have a chance to make it sometime:
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INTRODUCTION TO PERUVIAN CUISINE
Since I showed you the Peruvian Fried Rice recipe and procedure (in Webisode 18 above) I thought it would be a good idea to also show you a great short video put together by the Culinary Institute of America. Just click on the link below:
Lima: Destination Dining |
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(ALMOST) FREE WINE!
Yes!! I am not kidding. We brought back our series of "World Class Wines at Ridiculous Prices" with a pair of outstanding Italian wines. I hope you have a chance to try them before we run out:
CAPARZO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG '05 - Bottle $58
92 Points Wine Spectator; 92 Points Robert Parker: "surprisingly dark in profile for this bottling. A sweet, Pinot-like bouquet leads to perfumed black cherries, spices, licorice and tobacco. This mid-weight, graceful Brunello offers gorgeous balance, with an expressive core of fruit that flows through to a long, refined close. The 2005 is one of best versions of this wine I have tasted in some time... this is a very elegant Brunello."
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Le Ragose '04 - Bottle $62
92 Points Robert Parker - From the Veneto region, this wine is made of 65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara and 5% local grapes. Extraordinarily powerful, intense wine of 14-16% alcohol with a concentrated black cherry jam fruit flavor, yet the wine is dry. Dense and super ripe, while still polished and harmonious, this Amarone finishes rich and dry with firm tannins. Pair with braised and grilled meats, and red sauce pasta dishes, or after dinner with chocolate or cheeses, especially from Italy. |
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SPECIALS OF THE WEEK
CARPACCIO DI TONNO - $7
Sushi grade tuna finely sliced and served raw with a small spring mix salad. The salad is drizzled with fine balsamic reduction and the tuna with extra virgin olive oil.
INSALATA GRECA - $7
Tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, black olives, feta cheese, our vinaigrette...just a great summer salad.
MOZZARELLA EN CARROZZA - $7
A southern Italy specialty. Mozzarella di Bufala delicately flash fried. Served with Tarantina sauce (garlic, capers, anchovie, sun-dried tomatoes).
CHICKEN AND PESTO RAVIOLI - App $7 / Main $18
Served with a light Gorgonzola cheese sauce.
FILLETO MEZZANOTTE - $31
10 oz filet mignon delicately grilled to medium rare. Topped with our special sun dried tomato pesto and gorgonzola cheese. Served with choice of sauteed vegetables or pasta.
Our fantastic red velvet cake is always a great ending!
Buon appetito! |
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WINE ADVENTURE 2012
We are announcing very early our 2012 Wine Adventure so there is plenty of time for planning. Here are the details:
Where: Spain
Program Starts: Saturday September 15 2012 in Barcelona, Spain.
Program Ends: Saturday September 22, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.
Will Include Travel to Taste Wines to: Rioja, Spain.
Cost: TBD in the next couple of months.
If interested please let me know! |
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IN MEMORIAM
I was very sad to find out that two of our Mezzanotte friends recently passed away. They had been each others' friends for a long time and they left us within a month of each other. They are most likely enjoying some great Martinis right now!
We miss you Tom and Joe!
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