Sam & Harry's Hosts Unique Hess Wine Dinner: Executive Chef Joshua Humphrey Creates Menu to pair with Hess Collection Winery's Finest

    SCHAUMBURG, IL, February 08, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- On March 12, Sam & Harry's and the Hess Collection Winery will host a delectable 5-course dinner. Each course is paired with Hess's specialized wines to create a distinctive taste for the senses. The Hess Collection Winery is well known for utilizing the environment and natural elements to create their wines. This dinner is $75 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. The evening will feature a 6 p.m. reception, with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m:

First Course: Amuse Bouche
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Modena Balsamic

Second Course: Appetizer
Sea Scallop
with sunchoke puree and cinnamon-anise Jus
Hess Lake County Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Third Course: Game
Seared Breast of Pheasant
with "Buddha's hand" lemon risotto, sweet spring peas, and trumpet mushrooms
Hess Su'skol Vineyard Chardonnay 2006

Fourth Course: Veal
Roasted Veal Tenderloin
with fried truffle polenta, chard, and white bean broth
Glen Carlou Syrah, South Africa 2005

Fifth Course: Dessert
Dark Chocolate & Spring Cherry Creme Brulee
Hess Collection Mount Veeder 19 Block Cuvee 2004

Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your seat at the dinner please call (847)303-4013. Sam & Harry's is located at 1551 Thoreau Dr. in the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center. For more information on Sam & Harry's, please visit www.samandharrys.com.

About Sam & Harry's Management Company

Sam & Harry's Management Company is the parent company of national restaurants which include The Caucus Room in Washington, DC; and Sam & Harry's locations in Washington, DC, Newport Beach, Calif. and Schaumburg, Ill.

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