CARNE-VALE - Literally the word means "farewell to meat" as it is the period directly before Lent. On Friday, February 9, 2018, WFS Jax held its version of Carnival/Carnivale with the help of Chef Tim Turner of Epping Forest. Conceived by Dr. Guy Benrubi, it was somewhat different from many of our sit-down dinners with food presented at four stations, preceded by a Champagne reception, of course.
The four stations represented New Orleans Mardi Gras, Carnival in Rio, Venice Carnevale ad Athens Apokries (apokries in Greek means "without meat"). We were invited to sample the stations in whatever order we desired. At each station there were wines and/or spirits to accompany the foods. With a total of five wines and three "spirits", there was a possible combination of 256 ways to enjoy this event! Prior to dinner there was a Huevos Haminados contest.
Members were encouraged to dress for a New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewe Post Parade Ball.
Reception
Pol Roger Champagne Brut Extra, Cuvee de Reserve
Baby Lamb Chops with Oregano & Greek Spices
Grilled Andouille Sausage with Gardenia & Tabasco Aioli
Mini Muffulettas
Baccala Montecato
NOLA
Four Graces Williamette Valley Pinot Noir, 2015
Crawfish "Etoufee" - Crawfish Tail Meat Stewed in the Holy Trinity with White Rice
Baked Oysters "Rockefeller" with Pernod, Creamed Spinach & Applewood Bacon
Brazil
Ch. La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape, 2008
Gaucho Churrascaria Grill Station:
Picanha - Skewered Sirloing Steak with Sea Salt & Garlic
Frango - Marinated Chicken Legs Wrapped in Applewood Bacon
Pao de Queijo - Bread & Cheese Puffs
Greece
Boutari Moschofilero Mantinia,2015
Ouzo Boutari
Tsipouro Katsaros Family Tirvanos
Classic Greek Moussaka
Shrimp Saganaki - Shrimp & Kasseri Cheese Flambéed with Brandy with a Salad of Bell Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Lemon & Pita
Venice
Jean-Claude Debeaune Domaine du Val Lamartinien Saint-Veran, 2014
Risi e Bisi
Risotto Nero di Sepia
Bigoli en Salsa
Dessert
Claude Chatelier VS Cognac
King Cake
Greek Walnut Syrup Cake Covered with Chocolate Ganache
Brigadeiro
