Il Fornaio Burlingame Presents Round Pond Estate Wine Dinner
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.