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Event ID #258498

Event Details

IL FORNAIO CARMEL presents DEROSE VINEYARDS WITH PAT DEROSE, FROM CIENEGA VALLEY, including 5 dry-farmed estate wines paired with 5 courses including Prime Rib for the main course.  All for only $60 (inclusive).  50 seats are available with ocean-view dining at this historic downtown location in Carmel-by-the Sea.  Make a night of it and stay at the adjoining PINE INN, for only $99.  Hotel reservations: 831.624.3851. DINNER RESERVATIONS: 831.622.5100

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INSALATA
Cuori di Lattuga alla Monferrina
  Hearts of romaine lettuce with shaved Parmesan & anchovies; Caesar dressing 
  DeRose 2007 Dry-farmed Viognier

ANTIPASTI
Portobello alla Griglia con Fonduta
  Marinated & grilled Portobello mushroom with cheese fondue &white truffle oil;
  Served with roasted tomato gratin
  DeRose NV Hollywood Red

PASTA
  Involtini di Pasta
  Spaghetti with smoked mozzarella, tomato sauce & almond-basil pesto
  Wrapped in thinly sliced eggplant and baked with scarmoza cheese,
  DeRose 2006 Negrette

ALLA GRIGLIA COSTATA DI MANZO
  Slow roasted Prime rib with Barolo wine sauce,
  Served with sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes
  DeRose 2006 Dry-farmed old-vine Zinfandel

DOLCI
  Torta alle Mondorle
  Chocolate almond cake, served warm with crème anglaise & chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream
  DeRose 2001 Port - Cab Franc