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5th Annual Fungus Feast Sunday, August 28
Posted by perle0 on 2005-08-19 17:36:42
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Marisol Restaurant hosts the 5th Annual FUNGUS FEAST on Sunday, August 28 at 7:02pm. Fungus Feast is the culmination of Fungus Fest, our annual week-long celebration of mushrooms, molds, and spores. |
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Fungus Feast is an 8-course wine dinner that features the wine pairings of guest sommelier Adam McDermott of Republic Beverages. Additional insight into the fascinating world of fungus will be provided by Dr Allyse Ferrara of Nicholls State University. The cost is $95.00 per person, which includes the food, wine, tax, & tip. PLUS, 2 swell fungus-y doorprizes to a couple of lucky individuals. By reservation only! Call (504) 943-1912 for reservations.
Marisol is located at
437 Esplanade
New Orleans, LA 70116
Here is the menu:
Toast: NV Piper Sonoma Sparkling Brut, California
Amuse Bouche
First Course:
Porcini-Fed Escargot with Red Wine Risotto and Parsley Sauce
2004 Moulin-a-Vent, Louis Jadot, Beaujolais
Second Course:
Wild Mushroom Gelee with Foie Gras Mousseline and Toasted Brioche
2004 Sauvignon Blanc, Craggy Range, New Zealand
Third Course:
Pea Shoot Salad with Bacon-Wrapped Enoki Mushrooms and Housemade XO Vinaigrette
2004 Albarino, Mar de Frades, Rias Baixas
Fourth Course:
"Lobster Americaine"--Sauteed Lobster Mushrooms with Sauce Americaine and Truffled White Rice
2004 Chardonnay, Carmel Road, Monterey
Fifth Course:
Rare Seared Hawaiian Tuna with Tempura Oyster Mushrooms, Fresh Wasabi, and Red Ginger Dashi
2003 Pinot Noir, Bouchaine, Carneros
Sixth Course:
Confit of Veal Cheeks with Joel Robuchon's Potato Puree and Wild Mushrooms a la Greque
2002 Syrah, Foley, Santa Rosa Hill
Dessert:
Huitlacoche Crème Catalaña
1999 Royal Tokajii Aszu, Red Label, Hungary
Guest Sommelier: Adam McDermott:
"Miz Mushroom": Allyse Ferrara |
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Fungus Feast
Posted by Claritacola on 2005-11-26 16:07:47 | Little did we know, that Katrina was passing by, ready to drop off a batch of her OWN fungus: mold & mildrew.
Thanks, Katrina! (bitch.) |
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