August 3, 2009 - Chef Evan Five-Course Vegetarian Dinner

Wines for the meal were selected from among the 562 medal winners at the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition held in early June. Chef Evan married the wines to complement the varied flavors of the courses and dessert. On July 9, the "Best of Show" wines were announced at the California Grape and Gourmet food festival at the Sacramento Convention Center where Chef Evan presented one of his specialty appetizers. wwww.chefevan.com

The first three courses were vegan.

First Course: Yellow Gazpacho and Ratatouille
Wine: Woodbridge Chardonnay

 

Second Course: Tomato and Melon Salad with Tomato Sorbet and Basil Tempura
Wine: Ironstone Xpression Rose

 

Third Course: Layered Grilled Tofu and Marinated Eggplant with Rice Noodles, Sea Beans, Crispy Ginger and Coconut Red Curry Emulsion
Wine: Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Zinfandel

 

Fourth Course: Provencal Vegetables in Jicama (“Cannelloni”) with Red Pepper Jus and Artichoke Sauté
Wine: Concannon Cabernet

 

Dessert: Almonds and Marjoram Mirliton with Citrus Fruits
Wine: Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noir (with mango sorbet)

 

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