October 24 Menu

Cocktail Hour
Calvados and Elderflower Aperitif
Sweet or Savory “Cigars”
(Lamb, Beef and Cinnamon or Goat Cheese and Olives in Phyllo Rolls)
Figs and Prosciutto

Mezzes
Burrata and Smoked Sea Salt
Bruschetta of Mushrooms in White Truffle Oil
Carmelized Onion, Spinach and Currant Frittata

Punta Crena 'Lumassina' White Liguria IGT, Italy NV

Salad
Mixed Greens with Persimmons

Sirch Tocai Friulano Friuli, Italy 2007

Main Course
Mock Porchetta
Panade of Leeks, Greens and Three Cheeses
Sauteed Carrots

Leon Barral Faugeres, France 2006

Dessert
Chocolate Orange Crema
Fennel and Almond Biscotti
Mariage Tea
Blue Bottle Coffee

October Paladar!

When: Saturday, October 24th
Time: 7:00
Suggested Contribution: $50 (includes cocktails and wine pairings)
Location: To be emailed on RSVP

All proceeds will be donated to the Afghan Women's Survival Fund, administered by a wonderful organization called MADRE.

Here are the contours of the menu, which may change based on our whim and what we find at the farmer's market that day.

Cocktails
House-made cocktail with Figoun liqueur
Nibbles

First Course
Mezze platter

Second Course
Green salad with signature paladar dressing

Entree
Slow Roasted Pork with Fall Fruits
or
Vegetarian Entree

Dessert
Seasonal Pot de Creme
Coffee or Tea

If you'd like to join us, kindly RSVP (firmly!) to paladartemescal@yahoo.com. Please indicate the number in your party and whether you prefer the vegetarian option. We will send you confirmation with additional details closer to the date.