For those who are interested, there will be a German Wine Dinner at Rasika hosted by Terry Theise. The following are the details:
Please join us at Rasika for a Wine Dinner featuring legendary importer, and recent recipient of a James Beard Foundation Award Mr. Terry Theise of Terry Theise Estate Selections
Monday, November 17th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
A collection of German wines highlighting the last four vintages will be paired with a dazzling Six Course Dinner prepared by Chef Vikram Sunderam.
First Course:
Palak chaat
Crispy baby spinach / sweet yogurt / tamarind / date chutney
Wine: Geil, “Bechtheimer Heiligkreuz”, Scheurebe Kabinett, 2006, Rheinhessen, Germany
Second Course:
Tawa Baingan
Eggplant / spiced potato / olive oil
Wine: Leitz, “Rudesheimer Klosterlay”, Riesling Kabinett, 2007, Rheingau, Germany
Third Course:
Crab Shammi Kebab
Onion / garlic / ginger / green chili / lemon juice
&
Mango Shrimp
Fresh mango / ginger / coriander / mint chutney
Wine: A.J. Adam, “Dhron”, Riesling Kabinett, 2007, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Fourth Course:
Black Cod
Fresh dill / honey / star anise / red wine vinegar
Wine: Selbach-Oster, Riesling Spatlese, 2007 Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Fifth Course:
Lamb Roganjosh
Caramelized onions / tomato / garam masala
Chicken Makhani
Broiled chicken / tomato / fenugreek
Dal Makhani
Lentils / tomato / fenugreek
Served with Vegetable Pulao and Bread Basket
Wine: Messmer, “Altenforst”, Gewurztraminer Spatlese, 2005, Pfalz, Germany
Sixth Course:
Apple Jalebi with Cardamom Ice Cream
Wine: Donnhoff, “Schlossbockelheimer Felsenberg”, Riesling Auslese, 2004, Nahe, Germany
$165.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Please RSVP with Paul Ruttimann at (202)637-1222. Credit card deposits will be required.
Thank you.
See you at Rasika.
Atul Narain