Premier Dinner

The Society for American Wines cordially invites you to our annual Premier Dinner. By popular demand, this year’s event will again be held at the Westin Nova Scotian and features Executive Chef Raj Gupta (see his bio at the end of the invitation). Those who attended last year can attest to both his culinary skills and the overall quality of the Westin as host.

Reception

“Spoon” display featuring:
Salmon Tartare with Avocado Mousse and Lemon oil
Tamarind Glazed Shrimp with Spiced Papaya and Coriander Chutney
Maple Glazed Chicken, Mango and Spiced Walnut Composed Salad
Curried Lentil and Paneer with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

Amuse

White bean cappuccino with foie gras foam and rosemary biscotti

2003 Renwood Viognier “Select Series”

Appetizer

Pan seared Provencal herb marinated halibut “martini” with black olive tapenade

2000 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Chardonnay

Sorbet

Tomato basil granite

Entrée

Medallion of beef tenderloin with frangelico sauce and dry roasted garlic crusted lamb rack
with sundried fruit truffle demi

1995 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
1997 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Oakville District Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert

Chocolate and goat cheesecake with earl grey ganache
Salted pistachio ice cream
White chocolate raspberry risotto

2002 Wilson Creek Estate Zinfandel

Tea and Coffee

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Vegetarian & celiac diets accommodated

Additional wines will accompany the menu, but the Mondavi wines featured this year
are a step up from last year’s offerings.

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Place: Harbour Suites, Westin Nova Scotian
(main level, behind & to the right of reception. no stairs!)
Date: Saturday February 23, 2008
Price: $75 members
$90 non-members
Time: 7:00PM Reception
7:30PM Dinner

RSVP: Ann Miller - email: events@sawhalifax.ca or phone 423-8495

Please note:

  • Payment can be made by cash or cheque (preferably) payable to “The Society for American Wines”
  • For non-members, this is an excellent opportunity to join the Society. At $45 a couple, $30 would be saved for this event alone!

This event is very well priced and is sure to be popular, so please book early, and as usual feel free to bring along guests. This is an event not to be missed!

A little introduction for those unfamiliar with Chef Raj:

  • World Culinary Olympics – Gold Medal 1992
  • Atlantic Provinces Culinary Competitions – Gold & Silver medals 1998-9
  • NS Association of Chefs & Cooks – Chef of the Year 2004
  • Chefs Association of Canada – Chef of the Year 2004
  • Featured on CBC’s The Great Canadian Food Show
  • In conjunction with sommelier Kempton Hyson, hosted a series of well received wine dinners at the Casino Hotel
  • Society of American Wines Premier Dinner host 2007 - 59 members and guests witnessed culinary excellence here last year