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Coppola Dinner at the Dallas Arboretum

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8525 Garland Rd. Dallas, TX 75218Get Directions »
214-515-6500 (phone) http://dallasarboretum.org
Category: Food and WineWine Dinners
Neighborhood: East Dallas

Price

$89 per person or $170 per couple

More Info

www.dallasarboretum.org/Visit/Dining_Options.htm

Contact Debbie Parker at 214.515.6511 or dparker@dallasarboretum.org for reservations.
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Schedule

  1. February 29, 2012 7 pm

About

We're not sure what the special occasion is, but we'll welcome it anyway. Executive Chef James Sparks of Gil’s Elegant Catering is preparing a five-course meal paired with fine wines from the Francis Ford Coppola Winery.

See menu below:

Passed Hors D’eouvres

Passed Escargots A La Bourguignon en Brioche
Pork Tenderloin Sweet Potato Pancake-Honey Butter
Paired with Francis Coppola Sauvignon Blanc and Sophia Blanc de Blancs

1st Tribute
Poached Alaskan Salmon with Sautéed Watercress and Caper Butter
Paired with Directors Cut Chardonnay

2nd Tribute
Crisp Suprême of Duck 
California Early Spring Ramps, Baby Greens and Balsamic Poached Currants
Paired with Director’s Cut Pinot Noir

3rd Tribute
Charred and Crusted Rack of Lamb
Purple Majesty Puree and Sautéed Salsify, Pomegranate Merlot Reduction
Paired with Director’s Merlot

4th Tribute
Chocolate Pâté – Done Two Ways
Peanut Butter- Pistachio and Belgian Valrhona 
Paired with Director’s Cut Cabernet Sauvignon