Sunday, February 26, 2012

Winemaker Dinner with Peter Merriam

This Wednesday is Leap Day and it also a Winemaker Dinner with Peter Merriam at Tempo Restaurant in Waltham. Tempo will be presenting some very yummy options (See below) and Peter will present many of his terrific wines. I have already reviewed many of them and have provided the links below to my reviews.

So if you are free on February 29th at 6:30 PM, give Tempo a call an make a reservation!

The cost is $80 plus tax and gratuity.
Tempo is located at 474 Moody St. Waltham, MA
There website is http://www.tempobistro.com/

The line-up is a follows:

Reception - Begins at 6:30
2008 Merriam Vineyards SNED Red (Cabernet and Petit Verdot Blend)

Dinner - Begins at 7pm
1st course: Seared Local Sea Scallops with toasted Arborio Crust, Caramelized Onions, Wilted Arugula, Watercress Vinaigrette. Paired with 2010 Merriam Vineyards Chardonnay

2nd course:Duck Confit and Baby Spinach Salad with Warm Brie Dressing, Sauteed Red Onions, Grape Tomatoes. Paired with 2006 Merriam Vineyards Merlot

3rd course:Melon Teriyaki Pork Shank with Egg and Bean Sprout Fried Rice. Paired with 2007 Merriam Vineyards Cabernet Franc

4th course:Braised Pineland Farms Natural Boneless Beef Short Rib with Truffled Wild Mushroom Risotto. Paired with 2007 Merriam Vineyards Miktos (Meritage Blend)

5th course:Slow Cooked Lamb "Stroganoff" with Housemade Pappardelle with Vegetable Ragout, Creme Fraiche. Paired with 2006 Merriam Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert: Chocolate Decadence Cake

CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR RESERVATION! (781) 891-9000

Enjoy - Ken