Runs with knives!
After an extremely successful run in Cincinnati, Jean-Robert at Pigall’s will close on February 28, 2009, this article in the Cincinnati Enquirer confirms. The restaurant on 4th Street in downtown Cincinnati, is majority owned by Marilyn and Martin Wade and run by Executive Chef Jean-Robert…
Still processing my thoughts from working at the restaurant last night (February 28, 2009) — the last night of Jean-Robert at Pigall’s — and helping the restaurant to close forever. It was an emotional night — from the overwhelming gravity of the situation that this…
Sensational Wine Dinners
Wines hosted by Rodney Strong Vineyards
Amuse Gueule
Sea Scallop, grapefruit, brown butter, crème fraiche
Charlotte’s Home Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Jonah Crab, cauliflower, black garlic, saffron & lemon
Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2006
Atlantic Salmon, rapini, lentils, vanilla & red wine
Russian River Pinot Noir 2007
Chicken Thigh, currants, spinach, long pepper curry, jasmine rice
Sonoma County Merlot 2005
Venison Loin, rutabaga, jalapeño, shallots, & prunes
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Symmetry Meritage 2005
Mocha, chocolate, coconut, & banana
Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2006
Hosted by Greg Graziano, owner and winemaker of Granziano Winery, Mendocino, California. Amuse Gueule Trout Roe, salsify, Meyer lemon & tarragon Chenin Blanc Rock Shrimp, avocado, jicama, scallion & yuzu Dolcetto Rosato “Paella” Pinot Noir Roasted Squab, mole, parsnip, white beans & red onion Zinfandel…
Be aware that there is a news conference on Friday morning at 10:30am, in time for the announcements to hit the noon news in Cincinnati. The speculation is fun to read — just like popular fiction. Cannot wait for the news at noon on Friday.…
Hosted by Brian Scott of Vintner Select Distributors.
Event hosted by the students of the Midwest Culinary Institute under the direction of Donna Schmitt and Chef Matt Winterrowd.
Amuse Gueule
Shigoku Oyster; apple, chervil & shallot
Gramona 2004 Cava Gran Cuvee
Langostine; potato, artichoke & salsa verde
Edmunds St. John 2004 Pinot Gris
Atlantic Salmon; duck confit, green garlic, lentils & dried cherry
Handley 2006 Chardonnay Anderson Estate
2006 Domaine Besson Givry “Le Haut Colombier”
Veal Loin; peas, morels & tomato
Chateau de Roquefort 2005 “Les Mûres”
Parmesan-Dates-Thyme
Dei 2004 Rosso di Montepulciano
Pineapple; Pink Pepper, Brioche
2007 Helix Reininger “Aspersa” Chardonnay/Voignier
Another very interesting wine dinner!
On Monday, June 6, 2009, I had the pleasure of cooking for the Master French Chef’s Gala Dinner, hosted at Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. The gala rounds out several days of events for the visiting Master French Chefs. I…