The Texas Hill Country Dinner

December 9, 2007

Hors D’ Oeuvres

Pissaladiére

Texas Goat Cheese

Chile Spiked Mexican Shrimp

Cilantro and Huitlacoche Vinaigrette

Bay Scallop Ceviche

Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit and Roasted Peppers

Mini Lobster Club

Apples, Tomatoes, Avocado, Smoked Bacon, and Herbed Mayonnaise

Montaudon Brut Champagne, N/V

Domaine Pichot Vouvray, 2006

 Dinner

Squash Blossom

Roasted Corn Huitlacoche Soup

*Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir, 1999

Roasted Red Beet Risotto

Cremini Mushrooms and Shaved Parmesan

*Montevertine Pian Del Ciampolo, 2002

Organic Field Greens

Pear Tomatoes, Garlic Nut Crunch, Smoked Bacon,

Crumbled Blue Cheese, and Lemon Basil Dressing

Steak Tuna au Poivre

Cognac Green Peppercorn Sauce

*Dolium Reserve Malbec, 2004

Grilled Filet Mignon

Annatto Butter, Herb Roasted Baby Zucchini, and Fingerling Potatoes

*Opus One, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997

Montavio Festivo and Pure Luck Goat Cheese

Quince with Honey Comb

Dessert Trio

Tasting of…

Spicy Pineapple Compote

over Coconut Almond Crusted Ice Cream Chocolate Trilogy

Chocolate and Roasted Pepper Cheesecake

Rosemary Scented Cherry Compote

Hot Love Creek Apple Turnovers

Cranberry Sauce and Mexican Cinnamon

Rosenblum Desirée Chocolate Zinfandel

Chocolates by David Lurie

*Wines from the cellar of the San Antonio Bailliage