Americas Jacksonville

East Meets West

Theme East Meets West
Venue The Blackstone Grille
Location Bartram Oaks Walk, Jacksonville, FL
Date Sep 08, 2018
Time 6:45 PM
Host Howard Caplan, David Albert
Chef Charles Wang
Wine Selection Jeanne Maron
Registration Closed on Sep 08, 2018

 

The Jacksonville Branch opened their 2018-2019 season with a special Asian dinner created by award winning Chef Charles Wang at The Blackstone Grille. The dinner featured Eastern delicacies accompanied by wines from the Western U.S. Dinner Chair: Howard Caplan, Wine Chair: Jeanne Maron, Co-Chair: David Albert. Guests were encouraged to dress in Asian or Western attire which brought an appearance from a Samurai and a Geisha Girl!

EAST MEETS WEST

Passed Appetizers

NV Gloria Ferrer Private Cuvee Brut

Sushi, Pan Seared Chicken Dumplings, Vegetable Spring Rolls

Course 1

2016 J. Lohr Carol's Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Sea Scallops in Sake Cream Sauce

Course 2

2008 Arcadian Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir

Mu Shu Pork with Beijing Style Vegetables

Course 3

2016 Tensley "All Blocks" Estate Blend Red Wine

Thai-Style Steak with Vegetables and Rice

Dessert

2016 Tensley "All Blocks" Estate Blend Red Wine

Cheesecake a la Charles

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