This is at short notice, but for those who are interested, Vincent Feraud, former sommelier at Maestro, is having an exclusive wine dinner in Maestro on 5/9/09. $300 per person exclusive of tax and gratuity. To make reservations please contact Vincent at 703-917-5496. I am attaching the menu and the wine pairings but also copying it below in case the attachment does not work. I was one of the regular diners at Maestro.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
Exclusive Wine Tasting Dinner
May 9, 2009
7:00p.m.
Canapés
Ahi Tuna Poke, Sesame Seed Granola, Yuzu Espuma
Tempura Spring Vegetables, Sauce Gribiche
Veuve Clicquot ‘’La Grande Dame’’ Brut 1996, Reims
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Soft Shell Crab & Shad Roe
Crispy Quinoa – Georgia Pecans – Smoked Paprika Meringue
Pancetta Emulsion
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Champgains, 2005
Domaine Michel Niellon
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Hawaiian Escolar
Cardoon - Braised Romaine - Morel Mushroom
Smoked Pork Jus (crispy Chicken/salmon skin)
Ornellaia 2001, Bolgheri, Tuscany
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“Dirty Rice” Risotto
Amish Baby Goat Ragout - Ricotta Salata,
Crispy Ice Spinach
Brunello di Montalcino ‘’Sugarille’’ 1999
Angelo Gaja
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Grilled Wagyu Beef Short Ribs
Cauliflower - Jerusalem Artichoke - Bone Marrow
Red Wine Béarnaise
Magnum of Château Lafite Rothschild 1989
1er Grand Cru Classe, Pauillac
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Fourme D’Ambert
Sugar Plum Tart – Spiced Walnut
Frozen Blue Cheese Air
Warre’s 1963, Port
May_9_2009_Wine_Tasting_menu.pdf