Once Upon A Table: March 2011

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Around The World in 8 Wines - Menu

Discover 8 wines from 8 regions around the world and enjoy a global 8 course menu prepared to elevate and enhance the quality of the wine. We’ve partnered with the Kitchen Nomads so the evening is set to be a world-extravaganza, so pack your bags and get ready to go!

Saturday 2nd of April 2011

Check In @ 17h30 in the Sky Lounge for Sundowners
Cubano daiquiri with fresh lime
Homemade Columbian plantain chips with guacamole and shavings of black truffle

Take Off….

The Whites – A Tour of Latin America

Argentina - Torrontes
Food Pairing: A David Thompson inspired spicy Thai salad with chargrilled seafood

Chile - Sauvignon Gris
Food Pairing: Local seabass ceviche topped with zesty pomello segments, mini BBQ corn cobs and a salty homemade ricotta finished with paprika and lime

The Roses – A Taste of Europe

Germany - Pinot Noir Rose
Food Pairing: 48 Hours - slow cooked mutton skewers marinated with coriander, ginger, chilli

France - Pero Longo Rose
Food Pairing: A triptych of homemade ricotta balls wrapped in grilled ribboned vegetables topped with toasted pinenuts

Breathe & Cleanse
Fresh melon granita enhanced with a French pineau to cleanse the palate

The Reds – From the South of Italy to South Africa

Italy - Gaglioppo
Food Pairing: Vitello tonnato - chilled veal slices served with an anchovy and tuna sauce

South Africa - Pinotage
Food Pairing: Cheese Discovery

A Smooth Landing

Coffee

Chocolate cardamom mousse served with a homemade ice-cream flavour surprise

Cost per head: $650

This includes 8 wine tastings that will be explained as well as 8 global dishes and a whole lot of surprises!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Around The World in 8 Wines

Once Upon A Table’s next secret gathering reignites the glamour of travel as we take you on a journey of discovery and adventure in Around the World in 8 Wines.

Your captain for the evening is our own sommelier, Elisa. She will guide you on this journey, explaining the background of the regions and the intricacies behind each wine to be discovered. Expect to travel across the globe from Argentina to Chile, Germany to France, Italy to South Africa.

Around the World in 8 Wines takes off on Saturday the 2^nd of April, 2011.

Check in promptly at 5.30pm and then join us in The Sky Lounge for sun downers, nibbles and flight details before we take off.

Spaces are limited to 14 Explorers. If you’d like to join us ticket booking opens on Monday the 21^st of March between 12noon and 3pm. The first 14 people to email us will be guaranteed a seat on board. – Watch this space for a reminder of when to email!

Cost for an Around The World Ticket is HK$650. This includes 8 wine tastings that will be explained as well as 8 global dishes and a whole lot of surprises!

Monday, March 7, 2011

Let There Be Brunch!

Our 5th secret gathering, Let There Be Brunch was a huge success! Guests were welcomed in from the grey wet weather with slippers, the morning paper and a feast that lasted way into the afternoon. Highlights included home-baked corn mufins, vodka, dill and beetroot cured gravalax, homemade baguette (they sure beat shop bought!), an unusual but delicious cocktail entitled "Diamonds & Dust"- muddled strawberry's topped with prosecco and sprinkled with bacon dust, baked eggs served Greek & Spanish style, delectable French Toast , heavenly cinamon swirls and "Strawberry Kisses" to finish. Check out the photographs below!