Dîner Amical – Carriage House

March 14, 2024

Ashley, Vice Chargée de Presse

The Carriage House welcomed us by serving champagne and three tasty hors d’oeuvres. Our first Dîner Amical of the year, we were anticipating a remarkable evening.

The room looked stunning. Red lights glowed on the walls, giving the room an inviting glow, the table centers were unique and tasteful.

Having taken our seats, Bailli Joe Scorgie reminded us of the rules of the table, and dinner began. We also cannot forget the homemade bread and sage butter that had been created for us this evening.

Amuse Bouche
Pickled & Crisp Zucchini, Honey Soy Dressed over Tahini Hummus
2021 REVA – SAUVIGNON GRIS/SAUVIGNON BLANC
Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy Palliser Bread

First
Cucumber Carpaccio, Nduja Grema, House Crouton, Tomato & Basil Oil
2021 GERARD BERTRAND ‘CIGALUS’ – CHARDONNAY/VIOGNIER/SAUVIGNON BLANC
IGP Aude Hauterive, Southern France

Second
Clam, Pancetta & Chili Consume, Jumbo Couscous & Charred Tomato
2017 QUAILS’ GATE STEWART FAMILY RESERVE – PINOT NOIR – MAGNUM
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

Third
Puttanesca Braised Bracerole with Flank Steak, Italian Sausage, Prosciutto, Provolone & Creamy Polenta
2020 CHATEAU PONTET TEYSSIER ‘GRAND CRU’ – MERLOT
St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Cleanser
Grapefruit Granita, Pear Sorbet & Soaked Pear

Fourth
Garlic& Herb Rubbed Lamb Rack, Horseradish, Honey & Carrot, Charred Broccolini
2018 GHOST BLOCK ESTATE – CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA

Dessert
Milk Chocolate Dome, Raspberry Cremo, Meringue, Micro Sponge, Blood Orange Lace
TAYLOR FLADGATE ‘GOLDEN AGE’ 50-YEAR-OLD TAWNY
Douro Valley, Portugal

Dinner having concluded Joe Scorgie delivered the accolade. He remarked on the astute wine and food pairings, along with noting that each wine was served at its perfect, individual temperature.

The brigade for the evening joined us in the ballroom, accompanied by a well-deserved standing ovation. Joe asked the question of the assembled front of house brigade, ‘For whom was it their first military style banquet serving?’ They all raised their hands, they were exceptional.

The brigade assembled and it was time for Joe Scorgie to announce the plate recipients for the evening.

For the Heart of the House, Lino Savino, Director of Food and Beverage and Executive Chef

The Front of the House, Cam Pinkney, Food and Beverage Manager

Vive la Chaîne!