Seafood Extravangaza at Truluck's

 

Our September Seafood Extravaganza at Truluck’s Downtown, 400 Colorado Street, on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 was truly an extravaganza!  Arranged by Ruth Ann and Jacob Plotkin, with a helping hand from Donna Lee and Vince DiLoreto, the menu (see attached) was an amazing parade of creative and healthful courses (well, except for the Frozen S’mores Parfait!).  Truluck’s, famous for its fresh-catch seafood menu, is a venerable and much-loved presence in the community.  It is consistently rated at the very top of Austin’s restaurants and is a favorite for over-the-top celebrations.  Thanks, Ruth Ann and Jacob, for negotiating this great deal for us.

 

 

Welcome to Truluck’s

Seafood, Steak and Crab House

 

International Wine and Food Society Austin Branch

September 23, 2014

 

First Course

Tuna Dynamite

tartare of sushi grade bigeye tuna on a crisp corn tortilla

served with avocado, pineapple and dynamite sauce

 

paired with Poema, Cava, Spain, nv

 

Second Course

Khao Soi Seafood Stew

R\rich and tangy Thai \-influenced soup made

with fish and shellfish, coconut milk and lime

 

paired with Pine Ridge, Chenin Blanc/Viognier, California, 2012

 

Third Course

Sea Scallop

with duck confit and sweet pea butter

 

paired with Château Recougne, Bordeaux Blanc, France, 2012

 

Fourth Course

Swordfish Rockefeller

broiled swordfish topped with creamed spinach, bacon,

 fried Gulf oysters, & bearnaise with a loaded potato cake

 

Paired with Baileyana, Firepeak Vineyards, Edna Valley, 2012

 

Fifth Course

Frozen S’mores Parfait

layers of frozen vanilla and espresso custard, graham-almond crust

 and chocolate cake crumbs topped with torched meringue

 

paired with Chambers, Muscat, Rutherglen, Australia or Lily Gourmet Coffee