McCrossen’s Tavern is celebrating all things France on Tuesday, April 23!
The Springtime in Paris monthly pairing event, which begins 6:30 p.m., features a four-course menu and wines from Loire, Burgundy, Bordeaux and Rhône regions hand-selected by GM/Sommelier Lauren Harris. The wines will be paired with four savory classic French dishes from Chef Townsend Wentz. Each course is accompanied by artisan fromage from DiBruno Bros.‘ Rocco Rainone.
Le Première Course
Garlic-Ramp Soup, Lobster Rillettes, Chervil
Pouilly Fumé “Les Crogloups”, Domaine Chauveau, Loire Valley 2011
Le Deuxième
Rabbit Pot au Feu (shown above), Cèpes, Fava Beans, Liver Mousse
Pouilly Fuissé, Nicolas Potel, Burgundy 2011
Le Troisième
Roasted Striped Bass, Spring Vegetables, Red Wine Salmis
Château Les Ancres, Bordeaux 2010
Et Finalement
Lamb Loin “En Crépinette,” Morel and English Peas, Confit Tomato, Grilled Tongue Gribiche
Côtes du Rhône “Cuvee Vincent” Domaine de Chateaumar, Rhône 2010
The cost for the pairing dinner is $40. The event is likely to sell out, so reservations are highly recommended. Call the restaurant at (215) 854-0923 to reserve your spot!
McCrossen’s Tavern is located at 529 N. 20th Street, in Philadelphia; phone (215) 854-0923. Stay tuned for a new spring menu from Chef Wentz, as well as information about next month’s pairings theme.
