Chef Reserve Dinner at The Moorings

On July 25^th, 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. 

1^st Course Lobster Bisque

Chunks of Cold Water Lobster Accompanied with a Champaign Lobster Shrimp Fritter Paired with Freixenet Brut Champaign 

 

2^nd 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 

 

3^rd 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 

 

4^th 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

 

5^th 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 29^th Chefs Reserve Dinner.