Olive and June, one of Austin's newest Italian bistros

Weston Eidson and Katie Frank  arranged an ourstanding event at Olive and June, an elegant Italian bistro. It is the latest creation of Chef Shawn Cirkiel who founded parkside and who was named by the Austin American Statesman as Austin’s youngest 5-star chef.  We enjoyed a menu designed by him and prepared by Chef de Cuisine Justin Rupp using the finest and freshest, locally available ingredients. The weather cooperated, and we dined al fresco on the third floor balcony as Weston explained the wines and Chef Rupp gave us menu details.

Olive and June

3411 Glenview Avenue, Austin, TX  78703 

International Wine & Food Society

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

piccoli piatti, passed to start

CROSTINI white bean, escarole, pancetta

SPIEDINI grilled chicken, olive oil, chili flake

Merello Mascalese, Valdo Spumante NV

antipasti 

ZUCCHINI INVOLTINI mushroom, golden raisin, pinenut, breadcrumbs

PANELLE smoked caciocavallo, pumpkin seeds

2009 Kuentz-Bas, Alsace Blanc

primi

SPAGHETTI pomodoro

2008 Tenuta Sant’ Antonio, ‘Monti Garbi’, Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso

secondi

BRAISED LAMB SHANK seasonal garnish

LACINATO KALE white wine, garlic

2008 Paitin, Langhe, (Nebbiolo/Barbera)

dolci

BOMBOLINI tuscan doughnut, dark chocolate cream, pecan crumble, amarena cherries

Baroncini Chianti Vin Santo NV