San Francisco Bay Area Wine-231 Ellsworth Restaurant hosts an evening with The King of Mushrooms

Special Guest: Todd Spanier of Re Dei Funghi

Friday, July 18, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at 231 Ellsworth in San Mateo

Six–Course Meal $ 95.00 per person plus tax and gratuity (w/o wine)

Optional wine pairing add $ 35.00 plus tax and gratuity

Credit card reservation required in advance...limited seating!

For reservations call (650)-347-7231

Butter bolete carpaccio, Todd Spanier’s Balsamico, Classico goat cheese

2006 Elena Walch Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Tramin, Italy

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Golden chanterelle²; pickled and sautéed with corn, local halibut

2007 Banyan “Santa Lucia Highlands” Riesling, Monterey County, California

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Lobster mushroom tian, butter-poached lobster, mushroom nage

2005 Domaine Matrot Meursault "Les Chevalières"

Appellation Meursault Contrôlée, Meursault, France

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Grey morels en papillote, garlic, and fava beans

2006 Moshin Vineyards “Molinari” Sonoma Pinot Noir, Healdsburg, California

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Roasted porcini, fennel purée, Parmigiano-Reggiano, porcini foam

2004 Flora Springs “Napa Valley” Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, California

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Summer truffle crème brûlée, caramelized mushroom tart

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