Wine Pairing Dinner at The Moorings

On September 15th and 16th we had almost 40 residents attend our monthly wine pairing dinner.
We set up a portable kitchen in a private room and cooked all the courses in front our dinner guests with some nice jazz in the background.

This month as we say goodbye to summer we themed our dinner as "The Moorings Steakhouse".
Our menu featured many classic steakhouse dishes.  It has been fun cooking in this demonstration format and the residents are often mesmerized.


Wedge Salad
Iceberg topped with crispy onion, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese
crumbles, bacon lardons finished with Parmesan dressing
Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles, 2015


Seafood Duo
Seared Atlantic Salmon Cake with Avocado Lemon Cream and
Classic Shrimp Cocktail


Cheese Board
White Cheddar, Brie and Goat Cheese
Pinot Noir Rose, Vintjs, 2014


The Steak
Petite Roasted Filet Mignon with Creamed Spinach, Truffle
Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Brandy Sauce
Cabernet Sauvignon Black Mountain, 2013


Dessert
Chocolate Ganache and Strawberry Tart

Silas Pinto
Executive Chef
Moorings of Arlington Heights