NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Galatoire’s Restaurant is pleased to announce an evening with Wine Maker Lia Tolaini presented with Banville Wines and featuring a five-course tasting menu of culinary creations prepared by Galatoire’s Executive Chef Phillip Lopez and tailored to the Banville Wine selection. The dinner will be held at Galerie de Galatoire (211 Royal St., New Orleans) on Wednesday, May 24, with a reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu for the evening includes:
Hand-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut Champagne
Crispy Marinated Artichokes, Preserved Lemon Aioli and Grana Padano Riserva
Goat Cheese Crostini, Pesto alla Trapanese, Cocchi Vermouth Sultanas
Seafood and Eggplant Stuffed Mushrooms
Mini Arancini, Prosciutto Cotto, Green Peas and Auricchio Provolone
First Course:
2020 Tolaini ‘Vallenuova’ Chianti Classico
Tuscan Ribollita with Spinach, Grilled Bread, Finocchiona
Second Course:
2019 Terlan ‘Vorberg’ Pinot Bianco Riserva
Artichoke Salad, Parmigiano Reggiano, Capers, Castelvetrano Olives
Third Course:
2016 Tolaini ‘Valdisanti’ Red Blend
Spaghetti Allo Scoglio, Grilled Octopus, Scallop, Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes
Fourth Course:
2010 Tolaini ‘Picconero’ Red Blend
Coniglio in Agrodolce, Pine Nuts, Bitter Coco, Smoked Sweet Potato
Fifth Course:
2009 Donatella Cinelli Colombini Vin Santo
Vanilla Panna Cotta Tart, Almond Cake Crumble, Italian Pear
Tickets are $145 per person, plus tax and service charge. For more information and to purchase tickets visit Galatoires.com or click here.
