The Norfolk Branch enjoyed a great summer's evening celebrating the flavors of South America. The evening started on the patio of Divots Event Center and finished in the Veranda room. Chef Todd Norris created a menu to treat us with the flavors of Argentina, Brazil and Chile. South American spices and flavors were accented in all four courses served.
The evening started out with appetizers that were served consisted of a spicy mini beef empanada, Ceviche Tostada with red shrimp & roasted garlic, cilantro cream fraiche and plantain chips with fresh guacamole. These were paired with Brazil's national drink "Caipirinha," a cocktail which was quite refreshing with all these flavors!
The salad selection was tomato, hears of palm on spring mix greens with a sundried tomato vinaigrette, served with an Argentinian New Age Torrontes, a light, crisp citrus white wine with a sweetness that matched well with the spices.
Dinner included Asado flank steak with Chimichurri, grilled Chorizo, black beans & Spanish rice. This was served with a 2020 Aruma Malbec, again from Argentina......a perfect match!
Dessert consisted of "Don Pedro" ice cream with an Alfajores cookie with bourbon caramel and bourbon cream sauce. Wow! The evening ended with a night cap of 2018 Los Vascos Carmenere from Colchagua Valley, Chile. Aye Carumba!