FoodWire: Wine Dinner at Five Thursday, August 27

Aug 24, 2009 at 4:00 pm
If you didn't already know from its frequent appearance in FoodWire, Five (5100 Daggett Avenue; website) hosts many wine dinners. The latest is this Thursday, August 27, at 7 p.m., featuring wines from the wine importer Quintessential Wines. The five-course meal, with wine pairings, is $55 per person (tax and tip not included). Reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, call 314-773-5553.

Check out chef Anthony Devoti's menu after the jump.

First
Seared diver scallops, roasted garlic potato purée and vanilla bean buerre blanc
2007 Adegas d'Altamira Brandal Albariño

Second
Claverach Farm heirloom cherry tomato salad with pine nuts, basil and comté
2006 Bianchi Famiglia Chardonnay

Third
White corn panna cotta, braised pork cake and peach jam
2007 Navarro Lopez Old Vines Crianza Tempranillo

Fourth
Roasted Farrar Farm poussin with roasted tomato, turnips, red potato and pesto
2004 MacAllister Eponymous

Fifth
Melon tasting: red watermelon gelée, cantaloupe sorbet, fresh melon salad and cream
2007 Simonsig Brut Rosé