Chef Reserve Dinner at The Moorings


On July 25th, The Moorings hosted their Chef Reserve Dinner.  Eight residents signed up to enjoy what Chef Silas Pinto created for them.  There were five courses, each course was paired with wine. 

1st Course Lobster Bisque
Chunks of Cold Water Lobster Accompanied with a Champaign Lobster Shrimp Fritter Paired with Freixenet Brut Champaign 
 
2nd Course Pan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallop
Pan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallop served on a Creamy Summer Corn, Leek, and White Asparagus Fondue Paired with Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio 2012 
 
3rd Course Pan Seared Crispy Duck Breast
Pan Seared Crispy Duck Breast with Confit Savory Cabbage and Fresh Polenta Cake Topped with a Cherry Gastrique Paired with Graffigna MalBec  Reserve 2011 
 
4th Course Roasted Rack of Lamb
Roasted Rack Of Lamb with Summer Vegetable Caponata and Fingerling Potatoes Topped with a Dijon Demi-Glace Paired with Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
 
5th Course Lavender Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Lavender Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Grand Marnier Marmalade and Assorted Berries Paired with Inniskillin Ice Wine Vidal 2007  
The residents gave Chef Silas a standing applause.  All eight residents already signed up for August 29th Chefs Reserve Dinner.