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Local Wine Dinner (FreshFork & Chalet Debonne) |
The harvest is starting!
It’s getting harder and harder to turn around these days without hearing about local produce, reducing one’s carbon footprint, etc. Grovewood is teaming up again with our own local FreshFork Market and Chalet Debonné to bring you an all-local dinner.
Transporting food from around the country and the planet has environmental costs and public health costs. The way we eat has an enormous impact on the health of the planet. By focusing on local produce, we can curb global warming and air pollution, avoid toxic pesticides, support local farmers and enjoy fresh, tasty food.
What about our beverages? Most people know that Ohio has a thriving wine industry, but many aficionados think all Ohio wine is sweet. Well, frankly, some of it is probably too sweet for you. But what many don’t realize is that Ohio’s climate is just as perfect as New York’s Finger Lakes region for growing many of Europe's vinifera grape varieties. Forty years ago Chalet Debonné was the first winery to open in Madison. Four decades and a slew of awards later, they continue to show us how things are done in Ohio!
Food tourists, grab your passports and join us on a visit to our own backyard. Trevor Clatterbuck of Fresh Fork Market and Joel Sandry of Debonné Vineyards will make brief presentations. We are featuring local produce paired with local wines, in a specially designed menu from Grovewood’s award-winning kitchen. A complimentary recipe book of the dishes served (but adapted for the home kitchen) will be presented. All of these wines will be available to add to your collection at State Minimum Retail Pricing, with case discounts available.
| Riesling 2009
A light-dry white, cold fermented, with light spice, peach/apricot aromas and flavors that linger in the after taste |
Mixed Local Baby Greens Salad with Ohio Radish & Hartzler Butter “Croutons.” |
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Grand Bélo
A magnificent blend of Seyval and barrel fermented Vidal. Cold fermented to produce aromas of pear and butter. It finishes with flavors of grapefruit and pear followed by a balance of sweetness and acidity. |
Mac & Cheese (Ohio City Pasta & Four Mayfield Road Creamery Cheeses). |
| Pinot Gris 2009
Dry, with aromas of vanilla, apples, hazelnuts and a hint of floral; light, crisp acidity and spicy flavors. |
Coffee & Sorghum-Braised Berkshire Pork Belly on crispy Cleveland Tofu.
(alternate menu—coffee & sorghum marinated tofu) |
Chardonnay 2009
Dry white, “unoaked” but cold fermentation enhances the aromas and taste. Light green apple and butterscotch with a hint of citrus in the finish. |
Local Chicken and Andouille Gumbo atop Ohio corn grits.
(alternate menu—Ohio spelt gumbo)
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Cabernet Franc 2009
Medium/full body with aromas of black pepper, oak and spice. Rich flavors of black cherry and oak with medium tannins. |
Grilled Organic Beef Filet with mixed braised greens and crispy black bean cake.
(alternate menu—omit beef) |
Vidal Blanc Icewine 2008
Produced from naturally frozen Vidal Blanc grapes, hand picked and pressed frozen immediately to capture a few drops of sweet, concentrated juice. Perfect served with desserts or by itself at the completion of a fine meal. |
Snowville Creamery Ice Cream with Brandied Ohio Apricots. |
Tuesday, May 22, 2012--SOLD OUT; restaurant closed for evening.
6:30 p.m.
$50 per person ($32 dinner only)
ADDITIONAL DAY JUST ADDED - Monday, May 21, 2012
6:30 p.m.
$50 per person ($32 dinner only)
(tax and gratuity will be added to final bill)
Please let us know at reservation if any in your party are choosing the alternate menu. Advance notice of any dietary restrictions is required!
By Reservation Only
(216) 531-4900 |
