CHICAGO, IL, November 05, 2011
/24-7PressRelease/ -- "Cabernet is King" Wine Dinner
November 9, 6:30 p.m. - La Sorella di Francesca (18 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540; 630-961-2706)
November 11, 7:30 p.m. - Francesca's Vicinato (12960 S. Lagrange Rd., Palos Park, IL, 60464; 708-671-1600)
November 15, 7 p.m. - Francesca's Famiglia (100 E. Station Street, Barrington, IL 60010; 847-277-1027
November 16, 7 p.m. - Francesca's By the River (200 South 2nd Street, St. Charles, IL, 60174; 630-587-8221)
The five-course meal will be expertly prepared by Francesca's chefs and is paired exquisitely with six select wines. The dinner is $65 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required.
The "Cabernet is King" Dinner begins with Crostini with Smoked Salmon, crème fresh, Arugula and Apricots, paired with a refreshing 2010 Hall Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley. This is followed by Braised Pork Cheeks Ragout over creamy white Polenta, which complements 2008 Stags Leap Hands of Time, Stags Leap AVA. The third course is Handmade Veal Ravioli with roasted shiitake mushrooms, veal au jus and parmigiano reggiano. This is paired with 2008 Antinori Antica, Atlas Peak AVA. The fourth course features Cast Iron Black Angus Rib Eye with Porcini flavor and roasted fall vegetables in a Cabernet reduction, which is a delicious pair for both 2007 Minor, Stagecoach Vineyard and 2008 Chappelett Signature, Oakville, Pritchard Hill. Dessert will be an Assortment of Chocolate Truffles, pairing perfectly with a 2008 Viader "Dare," Napa Valley.
Lisa Mango, Francesca's Sommelier, will be in attendance at Francesca's Vicinato November 11 to speak about the wine selection and how they pair with Francesca's menu.
About Francesca's Restaurants
The original Mia Francesca opened its doors in Chicago back in 1992, providing customers with delicious Italian fare, comfortable surroundings, and friendly service - a successful business model that allowed for the concept to quickly grow into a national brand.
Francesca's rotates their menu bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients of the highest quality for their rustic Italian dishes. Touted as casual dining in a sophisticated, trattoria ambiance, each individual Francesca's restaurant has become ingrained in their community and tailors both their menu and special events, such as exquisite wine dinners, to match the tastes and energy of their guests. The consistency is in the amazing food, great service and even better prices. For more information about Francesca's Restaurants, visit http://www.miafrancesca.com.
About Lisa Mango, Francesca's Sommelier
Lisa is a veteran in the restaurant industry. With more than 30 years of experience, she's a natural fit in the Francesca's family. Lisa started a series of Napa Valley wine dinners because of her love for the region. She says, "Napa Valley is such an interesting growing region for the simple fact that it possesses the highest diversity of soil types in such a small geographic area. This diversity creates world class wines that have been known to achieve greatness over their French counterparts." She also lauds the Napa Valley winemakers for their dedication to the people of the area, as well as the wine.
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