Elaine's Restaurant is thrilled to invite you to an evening of Bubbles and Bordeaux from the Spire Collection.

Cost per guest: $139 total (includes tax and tip). Limited to 30 reservations.

We'll see you at Elaine's Restaurant, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria VA • Call with questions: 571-970-0517

ON THE MENU TONIGHT:

MEZZA (Choose One)

• BEEF PIE BITES in Puff Pastry w/, Tzatziki Sauce
• CRISPY CALAMARI — Cherry Peppers, Harissa Yogurt, Za’atar
• HUMMUS v, ve, gf — Chickpeas, Garlic, Lemon Tahini, Pita
• WINE: Passerelles Anjou Blanc

ENTRÉE (Choose One)

• BLACKENED COD — Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Puree, Herbed Israeli Couscous, Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• CHICKEN SHISH KEBAB gf — Rice, Sumac Onions, Bell Peppers, Tzatziki Vinaigrette
• KOSHARI v, ve — Vermicelli, Lentils, Chickpeas, Crispy Shallots, Garlic, Tomato Sauce
• SALMON WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE gf — White Wine, Garlic, Marinated Olives, Artichoke, Roasted Bell Peppers, Egyptian Rice
• WINE: Les Cadrans de Lassegue

DESSERT (Choose One)

• PISTACHIO BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE v — Phyllo-Dough, Pistachios, Walnuts, Honey
• GRANDMA'S CRÈME CARAMEL v, gf — Baked Custard, Strawberries, Caramel Sauce
• POACHED PEAR v, ve, gf — Spiced White Wine, Pistachio Crumble, Mascarpone Whipped Cream
• WINE: Banke Brut

Many thanks to tonight's wine expert: Elyse Kudo, Vice President, Spire Collection & National Sales Manager, Vigneron Collection

Elyse explains: Tonight’s wines personify different meanings and distinct emotions, giving way to hedonistic, sensory experiences paired with the sumptuous cuisine at Elaine's. These wines showcase a myriad of climates.

MEZZA: Enjoy the amazing Chenin Blanc expression from the Loire Valley via Passerelles Anjou Blanc.

ENTRÉE: Savor the synergy of Les Cadrans de Lassègue from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation of Bordeaux. Château Lassègue, an estate in the birthplace of fine wine, embodies Bordeaux’s sophistication as a grand cru Saint-Émilion.

DESSERT: Finish your meal with the sublime balance and textural elements that pair so beautifully with the Banke Brut, featuring flavors of cherry blossom, fresh oyster brine, and silky lemon custard.

About Elyse Kudo: With over 35 years of experience in the luxury wine and spirits industry, Elyse Kudo represents the premier single-vineyard and mountain estates of Jackson Family Wines’ Spire Collection. Her career spans fine dining, wholesale distribution, and hospitality, including serving as Beverage Director at The Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C., and extensive experience with Jackson Family Wines. A master of food and wine pairings, Elyse brings deep expertise in micro-terroirs and rare bottlings—from California’s benchmark estates such as Verite, Cardinale and Stonestreet to world-class international wineries. She will guide Elaine’s guests through an exclusive exploration of site-specificity, craftsmanship, world-class winemaking, and the synergy provided with Elaine’s sumptuous culinary creations.

About the Spire Collection: The Spire Collection resides on the best restaurant lists and cellars in the world. While one wine is sipped in nearly reverent contemplation, another is enjoyed alongside the first joyous ray of light and blossom of spring. Each wine is a richly told tale—simultaneously a testament to its roots and a statement in and of itself.

There is a moment when wine ceases to be a commodity and begins to reflect an idea, to produce emotion. A spark is lit early in the year and carefully cradled through the seasons. It roars through the alchemy of grape into wine; it slumbers in the underground. It comes to life in a vessel raised to our nose and lips.

Each Spire Collection wine personifies a different meaning and a distinct emotion. Some are pure luxury—they are hedonistic, sensory experiences. Others are fashioned with rigid density, meant to unfold slowly in many years of quiet evolution. Learn more: SpireCollection.com

About Elaine's Restaurant: A menu filled with delicious modern Mediterranean cuisine selections is sure to please everyone in your party. The dishes are inspired by exquisite food from Alexandria, Egypt — a blend of Middle Eastern and French, Greek, and Italian influences. Elaine’s is named for the owner’s grandmother and is based on a promise she made at the age of 12, growing up in Cairo. "I promised my grandma I would someday own a restaurant and name it after her," shares Cynthia, who is also an author. She and her husband, bestselling thriller novelist Jeffrey James Higgins, are proud to share my family’s recipes with new friends and families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area." Located in an 1880s building, it was the former home of the beloved bistro Bilbo Baggins for 38 years. The newly renovated restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District within sight of the Potomac River and Founders Park, just a few blocks from The Torpedo Factory Art Center, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront. Make a reservation today: elaines-restaurant.com.