On Austin's Cutting Edge

Austin members were packed in like sardines for a Sunday evening dinner at Lenoir, selected by Bon Appetit as one of the top 50 new restaurants in the nation for 2012.  Alyce and Terry Richardson arranged a special menu and private evening just for us.  We began with appetizers and prosecco in the backyard wine garden under the live oaks, with a seated dinner following.  The food and wine pairings were created by husband-and-wife team, Executive Chef Todd Duplechan and Pastry Chef Jessica Maher, and approved by Cellar Master Austan LIbrach.  All food is fresh, seasonal and locally sourced. The décor is … shall we say ‘eclectic’ and ‘much talked about.’

Lenoir

1808 S. First St. 

THE INTERNATIONAL WINE & FOOD SOCIETY DINNER

AUSTIN BRANCH

SUNDAY APRIL 21st, 2013

6:00 pm

RECEPTION

chickpea panisse / tomato kalonji chutney

black drum ceviche / avocado / celery puree

2011 prosecco ‘sur lie’ adami, veneto, italy

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FIRST COURSE

braised artichokes / ruby red grapefruit / mustard sabayon / mâche / goat feta

2010 albariño adega vina 'pionero macerato' rias baixas, spain

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SECOND COURSE

smoked oyster schnïtzel / potato salad / meyer lemon / herb jus

2011 riesling hugel, alsace, france

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THIRD COURSE

roasted guinea hen / snap peas / kasu spaëtzl / ham broth / sambal

2009 touriga nacional quinta dos roques, portugal

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FOURTH COURSE

strawberry cornmeal cake / cocoa nibs / buttermilk-mint marigold ice cream

french press coffee casa brasil ‘fazenda santa alina’

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executive chef: todd duplechan

pastry chef: jessica maher