Join us on Tuesday September 11 for a special wine dinner with Blake Murdock, National Import Director for The Rare Wine Company.  There will be a reception at 6:30 and dinner will begin at 7:00.  The price for dinner and wine pairings is $75 per person, reservations may be made by calling 816-842-2660.

The Rare Wine Co. represents some of the greatest and most unique wine estates in the world.  We’ve selected a number of their great wines to pair with a 5 course menu created by Chef Brian Aaron.  As always, accommodations will be made to honor any dietary restrictions:  please note any restrictions when making your reservation.  Tentatively the menu served will be as follows:

Reception Wine:  Domaine Huet Vouvray Petillant

Heirloom Tomato Salad, House Pulled Mozzarella, Local Micro Basil:  Kiralyudvar Furmint Sec, Tokaj, Hungary ’09

Pan Seared Diver Scallop, Frisee, Crispy Pork Belly, Green Apple:  Jean-Philippe Fichet Auxey-Duresses, Burgundy, France ’10

Fricasse of Duck, Braised Golden Potatoes, Pearl Onions, Baby Carrots:  Domaine de Pallus “Les Pensees de Pallus” Chinon, Loire, France ’09

Grilled Flatiron Steak, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Melted Bell Peppers, Horseradish Chips:  Alvaro Palacios “Les Terrasses Velles Vignes” ’09 poured from magnum

Warm Sugar Cookies, Amaretto Custard, Toasted Almond Cream:  The Rare Wine Co Historic Series Madeira “New York Malmsey” Madeira, Portugal