Join me as we taste our way through a fantastic selection of wines from Argentina paired with the fine cuisine of Chef Axel Begner in the latest in our series of wine and food pairings at Opera Bistro, Saint John’s best restaurant.
Argentina Food and Wine Pairing event
Wednesday, April 22
$95
Reception
6:30pm
Sweet Potato Tostadas
Don David Torrontes
Menu
Chipa Bread
First
Tortilla Cigar
Carrot-Cucumber Slaw, Guacamole
Las Moras Reserve Chardonnay
Second
Dorado en escabeche
Dona Paula Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc
Third
Empanadas Three Ways
Catanarque nas
-olives, raison, hardboiled egg ,sugar ,fried
Sanjuaninas
- wild mushrooms, onions, baked
Tamales
-corn, sweetbreads, steamed in corn husk
Dante Robino Bonarda
Entree
Asado
Beef Ribs and Milk Pork
Chimichurrie
Trapiche Victorio Coletto Malbec 2004
Dessert
Alfajores with Dolce Leche
Argentinian Coffee
Gourmet empanadas and top quality asado (saddle of beef) are just two of the yummy dishes to be served.
Wines will go from the specialties of the region – Bonarda, Torrontes and (of course) Malbec, to international favourites like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
For more details, go to operabistro.com or email eat@operabistro.com
