Quaffing Cellar Wines 1930s style

Chapter Host Vince and Donna Lee Di Loreto  arranged a special menu and private evening just for us at the Swoop House for February 26, 2013.  Chef Dustin Koerner’s elegant touch is legendary, and the Swoop House is a charming, lovingly refurbished East Austin abode that has been re-purposed into a distinctive gathering spot for dining and socializing.  Wines were selected by Cellar Master Austan Librach from our branch cellar.

The Swoop House

3012 Gonzales Street, Austin TX 78702 

International Wine & Food Society, Austin Chapter

February 26, 2013 

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres

Quail Diablo: Bacon-Wrapped Quail with a Molasses-Chile Sauce

Gulf Crab Cakes with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce

NV Prosecco

1st Course

Cannellini Bean and Sweet Roasted Pepper Soup

with Stir-Fried Escarole and Hot Italian Sausage

2009 Luca Malbec, Mendoza 

2nd Course

Butter Lettuce Salad with Candied Pecans, Feta Cheese, Sliced Avocado,

Grapefruit, Sangria Onions and Citrus Vinaigrette

2009/2011 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough  

3rd Course

Red Fish en Cartoccio with Melted Leeks, Spinach and Meyer Lemon

2009/2011 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough  

4th Course

Braised Beef Shortrib with Mushroom Demi, Tres Leches Mashed Potatoes

and Momofuko Brussels Sprouts in Orange Miso Butter

2005 Prince Florent de Merode Ladoix Les Chaillots 

Dessert

Walnut & Honey Tart with Brown Butter Ice Cream

2003 Chateau d'Arches Sauternes

Chef Dustin Koerner                 Event Director Stephen Shallcross