Tastebuds Sparkling Wine Dinner

In the beginning of December, my husband and I were lucky enough to partake of the Sparkling Wine Tasting Dinner at Tastebuds American Bistro. And all I have to say is that we should have been attending these events a long time ago. What a fabulous evening. Five courses paired with five different sparklings that spanned the globe. And all for $45 a person.

Course 1
Caesar Salad in its Parts with Baby Romaine, Reggiano Flan, and White Anchovy paired with Domaine Charles Bove, France, Brut


This dish was perfect. We loved the flan ? very different since it was savory. I was a bit skeptical of the anchovies. While I am warming up to fish, anchovies are another matter. But these little fishes made the dish divine and were the perfect match to the French sparkling brut. Every so often I encounter a wine and food pairing that transports me to foodie nirvana. This combination of Romaine, cheese flan, white anchovies, and dry French bubbly achieved the ultimate in the divine.

Course 2
Goat Cheese Crepe Topped with House Made Gravlax and Sweet Onion and Pear Tart with Prosciutto d?Parma and Crème Fraiche paired with Poema, Spain, Cava

Both offerings were very inventive and tasty. I really liked the onion and pear tart. The Cava sported peach and apple tones.

Course 3
Tuna and Jicama Tartar with Grapefruit Foam and Golden Beet Tartar with Grapefruit Vinaigrette paired with Schumann-Nagler, Germany, Riesling