Coho Restaurant May Newsletter

Friday Harbor, WA Dining at Coho Restaurant

Coho Restaurant Newsletter

May 2010

In This Issue

A Special Celebration

Coho's Spring Hours

Recipe of the Month

Steamed Clams & Mussels

Shellfish from several area farms is showing up on Coho's menu. Enjoy with crusty artisan bread and a glass of crisp white wine.

Quick Links

Harrison House Suites

Tucker House Inn

Coho Restaurant

Our Cookbook

Regularly $24.95, now $19.95. Available at our online store.

Five on Fridays!

From June 18th - September 17th, Coho will celebrate Thank God It's Firday in Friday Harbor with $5 appetizers and wines by the glass. Join us from 4 - 5:30 to toast to the end of another week.

Hump Day Happenings!

Beat the mid-week blues with Coho's
Wednesday/Thursday dinner special. Dinner for two - starters, entrees, desserts, and even a bottle of wine for only $70. Relax in the soothing ambiance of our intimate dining room, eat like a gourmand and still have dollars to spare. Call 360-378-6330 for reservations. Valid through 5.27.10

Wine Picks

Wine Pour

Gamba Zinfandel Russian River Valley - Moratto Vineyard 2007 - CA

This is a classic, bold and intense wine from a legendary Russian River Valley hillside vineyard. It is packed with mouth-coating flavor and silky richness, offering blackberry preserves, black cherry and allspice. The family's old world roots are evident in the wine. $40

Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, "Les Noisetiers" 2007 CA

This wine has uncompromising mineral and soil character with notes of toasted grains, marzipan and brown spices, and minerals. Paired beautifully with the oysters. $60

Ch�teau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley - 1999 - CA

Ch�teau Montelana is a traditional Bordeaux blend - 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. The nose is full of blackberry jam with a hint of coffee, spice and smoke on the finish. Perfect with cheese or a big juicy steak. $105

Greetings!

We are so pleased to announce the appointment of our new Executive Chef, J. Alphonsine Haslet-Phillips. Alphonsine began in March and has been slowly transitioning the menu to her fresh, lighter style of cooking. "I wanted to work at a restaurant which had a philosophy that extended beyond the plate on the table, that cared about sourcing food for local, sustainably-grown seasonal ingredients," says Ali about her decision to accept the position. She developed her Italian and Mediterranean-inspired cooking style at several notable Seattle restaurants including Le Pichet, Dandelion, and Dinette. In her most recent position as Executive Chef at the West Seattle restaurant Circa, she expanded her philophsy of developing approachable and deeply flavorful meals that do not mask the individual ingredients.

We are very fortunate to have Alphonsine's expertise and deft hand leading Coho's kitchen. She loves being able to experiment with fresh, local ingredients that highlight the season; and every plate of food that goes out that door reflects her delicate touch and skill in spontaneous creativity. We hope that you will come in for dinner and taste her cooking.

Looking forward to seeing you shortly.

Best,

Anna Maria & Dave

Coho Restaurant's Owners

Friends Celebrate

One of the hard-working Coho crew recently had a very significant birthday. You might ask, "How do those who love food and wine and work in the culinary business celebrate? Well, we invite like-minded friends and eat and drink, of course. For this momentous occasion we developed a menu of small plates paired with special cellar-dweller wines. Thank goodness these special celebrations only happen twice a century!

Crostini

Fava Bean Pur�e and Quail Croft Farm Goat Cheese

Ferrari Brut Trento NV, Italy

Monte Rossa Prima Cuvee Brut DOCG Franciacorta, Italy

Tuna Tartare

Ahi Tuna with Avocado on a Bed of Spring Greens and Sesame Seeds

JJ Pr�m Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese 2006 - Germany

Pacific Oysters

Baked with Parmesan, Fresh Herbs and Cultadello

Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, "Les Noisetiers" 2007 CA

Veal Cutlets

Sicilian Spiedini stuffed with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, Raisins, Basil and

Breadcrumbs served with Sweet Potato Risotto and Gently Wilted Pea Shoots

Marcarini Barolo "Brunate" 1997 - Italy

States Inn Pork Tenderloin

Indonesian Pork Satay with Brazil Nuts on a bed of Sardinian Couscous

J.F. Cohe-Dury Bourgogne Pinot Noir 1995 - France

Firesteed "Citation" Pinot Noir 1998- Oregon

States Inn Lamb Chops

Hazelnut and Herb Encrusted served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Kale

Gamba Zinfandel Russian River Valley - Moratto Vineyard 2007 - CA

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley - 1994 - CA

International Cheese Plate with Muscat Grapes

Ch�teau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley - 1999 - CA

Cake

Six layer Cake with Mixed Berries, Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream

Warre's Vintage Port 1994

Cake with Virtual Candle!

While the meal had a diverse sampling of wines from all over the world, the California wines were well received. Not sure whether the fact that more than half our guests were originally from California might have a little something to do with it. These are classic California Wineries that have been making quality wines for decades. Ch�teau Montelana was established in 1882. Robert Mondavi celebrated his first harvest in 1966. The Gamba family has 6 generations of experience making wine - 70 in California - and Kistler is the veritable "new kid" - producing wines for the past 30 years. Many of these wines are still readily available.

Coho's Spring & Summer Hours

Serving Dinner from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday - Sunday (through May 31st)

Open Monday - Saturday

(June - September)

Save $5 per Entree!	Bring friends and family and make Coho your night out for great food and fun!! This coupon is valid for Coho Restaurant and must be printed and presented at time of use. Coupons cannot be used with other specials. Valid through May 27, 2010, excluding Friday & Saturday nights, holidays and special dinners.