Terry Theise Wine Dinner at Rasika

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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