Autumn Dinner

Autumn Dinner

Well, it is officially Fall, but you wouldn't know it here in Jacksonville. In any event, our thoughts have turned to the colors of Fall, the Harvest and the unique events such as Octoberfest and Thanksgiving.

An exceptional dinner at Epping Forest Yacht Club recognized these annual changes. We hope they also signify the end of hurricanes and profuse persperation! All the wonderful foods and drinks we all have come to associate with this season were incorporated into this spectacular Autumn celebration.

Our thanks to Epping Forests' new Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Manager, who worked together to create this experience on a relatively short notice.

Friday, October 17th, 2014

Menu

Passed Hors d'oeuvres

Blackened Shrimp on Smoked Gouda Cheese Grit Cakes

Roulade of Braised Chicken, Butternut Squash Creme, & Star Anise on Toasted Brioche

Sirloin Beef Satays, Brown Sugar-Soy Glaze, Pineapple Relish

2013 Miraval Rose, Provence, France

First Course

Blue Crab & Cold Water Lobster Stuffed Carolina Trout, Melted Leek & Grilled Corn Risotto, Meyer Lemon Emulsion

2010 Chateau de Chamirey, Mercury Blanc, Grand Vin de Bourgogne

Second Course

Roast Breast of Pheasant, Sourdough - Cornbread Farce, Allspice Sweet Potato Puree, Crimini Mushrooms & Sundried Cranberry Jus

2011 Ciacci Piccolomini D'Aragona, Rosso di Montalcino

Third Course

Bison Tenderloin, Yukon Gold & Parsnip Potato Puree, Sauteed Baby Arugula & Spinach Leaves, Peppercorn Caramel Demi Glace

2012 Chakana Malbec, Estate Selection, Mendoza, Argentina

Dessert

Baby Pumpkin Creme Brulee with Pumpkin Seed Brittle & Maple Chantilly

Pumpkin Ale Shooter

2010 Chateau Megyer Tokaji, Aszu, 3 Puttonyos, Hungary