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Vinny Vanucchi's
One Eleven Main
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The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel's Progressive Dinner Weekend package allows you to "dine around" Galena enjoying great wine, delicious food and educational programs. The package includes an extensive gourmet menu, numerous wines and cocktails, and many special programs. Join us May 30 - June 1, 2008, in Galena, Illinois, to experience this complete menu at Galena's finest restaurants. Transportation provided to and from Main Street in downtown Galena for Progressive Dinner.  Guests will walk between Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' and One Eleven Main.

FRIDAY PROGRESSIVE DINNER - May 30, 2008
 
 
FIRST COURSE - APPETIZER

Aperitif
Chandon Blanc de Noir Limoncello (65KB PDF)

Appetizer
Grilled prosciutto stuffed with provolone and rosemary demi glaze

Wine
Terrazas de los Andes Malbec

SECOND COURSE - ENTREE
Learn food preparation techniques from One Eleven Main chef, Ryan Boughton; hear the story behind the creation of One Eleven Main from owner, Jack Coulter; and participate in a small group wine discussion with Todd Tucker as he moves throughout the room table by table.

Palate Cleansing
Blood Orange Sorbet

Entree
Pork loin stuffed with bleu cheese and Door County cherries served with maple demi glaze

Wines
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc (42KB PDF)
Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico (221KB PDF)

THIRD COURSE - DESSERT

Dessert
Raspberry Bread Pudding

After Dinner Drink
Cafe Brulot - citrus and spice-infused coffee, blended with cinnamon and orange liqueurs and topped with a fabulous head of cream

SATURDAY PROGRESSIVE DINNER - May 31, 2008
 
 
FIRST COURSE - APPETIZER

Cocktail
Tropical Twist Sangria - red wine infused with sugar, spices, citrus, melon and pineapple; blended and served over ice

Appetizer
Jumbo Stuffed Mushroom Alouette

Wine
Castello di Gabbiano Pinot Grigio (32KB PDF)

SECOND COURSE - ENTREE
Witness first-hand why pairing wine with food is an art rather than a science as two tasting experts debate and defend the wine selection they've paired with the evening's entree.

Palate Cleansing
Lemon Sorbet

Entree
Grilled Salmon Compomare with pasta

Wines
Green Point Chardonnay (62KB PDF)
Chandon Pinot Noir (85KB PDF)

THIRD COURSE - DESSERT
Meet Christine Lawlor, Master Winemaker from Galena Cellars Winery. She’ll take you from the barrel room to the tasting room during this intriguing discussion about her award-winning Frontenac Port.

Dessert
Fig and strawberry griddled pound cake with Galena Cellars Port and honey mascarpone

After Dinner Drink
Hennessy VSOP Cognac (840KB PDF)
 
HOT BOUTIQUE IRISH BREAKFAST - MAY 30 & 31, 2008
 
Hot Boutique Irish breakfast menu options vary daily. Selection may include a deep dish Irish omelet, Tipperary toast, Dublin eggs benedict or pancake-crepe with fresh fruit salsa. Scones, cereal, toast, bagels, muffins, yogurt, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, milk and juice.

 

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