On this evening we return to our friends at this wonderful cozy restaurant where we last had an amazing tour of the Rhone Valley in 2021. Founded in 1978 at great risk by the pioneering and visionary Michele Haines (a female chef offering French cuisine in the suburbs!), this historic venue continues to offer wonderfully crafted food of Michele's French heritage. On this evening we are traveling to the Spring Mill Cafe to delight in the cuisine spanning the north of France.
Our host, owner Ezra Haines is a good friend of the Delaware Valley and he and his staff always deliver a memorable experience with a custom designed seasonal menu that truly wowed us at the Pairing dinner.
We have curated each courses with a few recognizable wines as well as a few that will surprise and possibly educate you, all from the northern wine producing regions of France. All will be delicious.
We will meet at 5:30 pm in the Farmhouse for a Reception followed by a 4-course menu served in the main house.
Here is your menu with wine pairings. Join us on this unforgettable journey as we explore, enjoy the camaraderie of the table and warm our hearts and bellies on what will most likely be a cold November evening.
Sparking wine Reception in the Barn House with the following stationed and butlered hors d ’oeuvres:
Caviar on a Blini with Crème Fraîche
House-made Country Pâté, whole grain mustard on Sliced Baguette
Smoked Salmon with Dill and Crème Fraîche served on Cucumber Slices
Pissaladière with Mushroom and Gruyere Cheese
Langlois-Chateau Cremant de Loire Reserve Brut, NV
Served Dinner Menu
First Course:
Cervalas d ’Alsace
Pork Sausage with an Alsatian Tart of Cabbage and Tomme de Savoie cheese
Trimbach Alsace Riesling Reserve, 2020
Second Course:
Pôchouse Bourguignonne
White wine poached Bass and Trout Filets, Potatoes, with Beurre Manié, garlic, thyme
Domaine Chènevières Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru, 2022
Third Course
Loire Valley Magret de Canard "Tourangeaux"
Seared Duck breast with a cherry and Chinon reduction, served with Pork Rillons and a salsify puree
Domaine Grosbois Chinon Gabare, 2020
Dessert
Assiette de Fromages
Triple cream camembert and blue d'Auvergne with grapes, honey and sliced baguette
Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon, 1997
You don't want to miss this event, our last dinner of 2024 at the Spring Mill Café. Space is limited so please register now!
DRESS: Business casual with ribbons.
COST: Chaine Members $190 Venmo or check, $196 credit card, Guests $215
Bailli: Matt Karstetter 617-359-0729
Dinner Chair: Doug Martinides
You may now pay us through Venmo also! @Delaware-Valley-1
As always, you may mail a check in lieu of the website link registration to:
Delaware Valley Chaine
60 Horseshoe Pt., Phoenixville, PA 19460
Best regards,
Delaware Valley Chaine
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