Il Fornaio Burlingame Presents Round Pond Estate Wine Dinner

Credit: Il Fornaio Burlingame

Spreading the word about an upcoming Il Fornaio wine pairing dinner taking place in one week at the Burlingame restaurant (327 Lorton Ave.):

What

Il Fornaio Burlingame presents a special five-course wine pairing dinner featuring Napa Valley’s Round Pond Estate. Menu created by Executive Chef Michele Godina.

When & Where

Thursday, Jan. 24 starting at 6:30pm at Il Fornaio Burlingame (327 Lorton Ave.).

Price

$90 per guest, excluding tax and gratuity.

RSVP

Space is limited. Call (650) 375-8000 to make your reservations.

Menu

STUZZICHINI DELLO CHEF

  • Spiedini di Pollo con Mango Coulis
  • Involtini di Melanzane con Caprino
  • Ostrica con Mignonette

ANTIPASTO

  • Carne Cruda alla Piemontese: Beef tartare with bell peppers, onions and parsley in Il Fornaio dressing; served with quail eggs
  • Paired with Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

PRIMI

  • Lasagna Vegetariana al Pesto di Genova: Vegetable lasagna with béchamel and Genovesi pesto
  • Paired with Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc

SECONDI

Choice of:

  • Ossobuco d’Agnello con Fonduta di Polenta: Lamb shank braised in red wine and root vegetables; served over polenta fondue
  • Paired with Kith & Kin Cabernet Sauvignon

or

  • Ipoglosso alla Giardiniera: Fresh Alaskan halibut served over caponata in pomodorini coulis
  • Paired with Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc

DOLCE

  • Vulcano di Cioccolato con Riduzzione di Cabernet Riserva: Chocolate lava cake with Reserve Cabernet reduction; served with vanilla gelato
  • Paired with Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

This dinner marks Chef Michele’s first special pairing event at the Burlingame restaurant, having executed a successful string of such events throughout last year at the Il Fornaio restaurant in Palo Alto.