My wine-collecting friend Anthony gave up the sauce to prepare for a marathon. Well, he ran the race in early October and I promised him a grand welcome home to the world of food & wine. Here’s the menu we created.

A menu inspired by spring. Get your watercress, asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, and lamb on.

Featured Coffee: Stumptown Indonesia Sulawesi Toarco Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. Coumbia Finca la Florida Victrola Reserve Ethiopia Sidama & Shakisso Nibbles: Deviled eggs with fresh shaved truffles, spicy pickled green beans, sweet-brined beets, pickled Asian pears & La Marca Prosecco with a floating coffee bean A Menu of coffee-inspired brunch dishes: Bacon & Eggs- Hanna’s [...]

A Menu inspired by daydreams of Argentina Nibbles: Picada plate w/ grilled figs, fried zucchini blossoms, galantine de lapin from Laurelhust Market First Course: Torrontes-bathed clams with chorizo & fresh corn Wine: 2008 Veracruz Rueda Second Course: Argentine-style flank steak with chimichurri and slow-poached egg Fresh tomatoes and homemade crouton Fugazza bread Wine: 2005 Mendel [...]

This Menu was inspired by spring Nibbles: Marcona almonds Fava bean bruschetta with crispy shallots Burrata To drink: J. Christopher Cristo Irresisto, 2009 Main course: Tuscan cold bean salad Poached carrots with toasted cumin and lemon from Moro: The Cookbook by Samuel Clark, et al. Fresh spring greens with chive blossoms vinaigrette Pissaladiere tart To [...]