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Francesca’s Fiore will host a Dalmatian Coast Wine Dinner celebrating the wines of Croatia. This dinner will be $65 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required.

The Dalmatian Coast Wine Dinner will start with Poached Wild Salmon finished in a Dill Cream Sauce paired with Matosevic “Alba” Malvazia, Croatia 2009. The second course will be Polenta Crusted Sea Scallops in lemon balsamic buerre blanc, which is a great pair for St. Hills “Nevina” Chardonnay/Malvazia, Croatia 2009. This is followed by Pork Ragu served over homemade pappardelle with Shaved parmigiano paired with Bibich “R6” Riserva, Croatia 2008. The fourth course will be Braised Petite Lamb Shank in Plavac reduction sauce, which is a delightful companion for Korta Katarina, Plavac (Zinfandel), Croatia 2006. Dessert will be Molten Lava Cake with fresh berries and raspberry sauce with Milat, Porto-Zin, Napa 2007.

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 www.miafrancesca.com.