zinfandel

An Evening with Dennis Cakebread
Monday, April 12, 2010 • 6:30 pm


Chef Gras has been collaborating with one of California’s legendary winemakers — Cakebread Cellars — to create an unforgettable five-course dinner with each successive food and wine especially chosen to extract the essence of the ensemble.

Dennis Cakebread, who was raised in his family’s winemaking heritage, joins a select group of fortunate diners to savor this historic meal in our Lake Shore private dining room.

Reception

Crab Salad, Melon
Lobster Tempura, Vanilla
Asparagus, Lemon
Chardonnay Reserve, Carneros, Napa Valley, 2007

Dinner

Diver Scallop, Sauvignon Blanc, Vanilla, Passionfruit
Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2008

Striped Bass, Pinot Noir Essence, Juniper Berry, Grits
Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, 2007

Mushroom Consommé, Lobster, Black Tea, Green Onions
Merlot, Napa Valley, 2006

Beef Ribeye, Huckleberry, Bittersweet Chocolate, Distilled Cabernet
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon, Dancing Bear Ranch, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, 2006

Raspberry, Guanaja
Zinfandel, Red Hills, Lake County, 2007

The event begins with a 6:30 pm reception, followed by dinner. Space is limited and reservations are required. Cost is $225 a person plus tax and gratuity. Please contact Lynn Gefke-Reich at L2Oparties@leye.com or at 773.868.0002, ext. 233, for additional information or to secure your reservation.