The French Cafe • Kath Eats

A bunch of pals and I went to Veritas Vineyard’s newest Supper Collection Dinner: The French Cafe. Right here’s the recap! 

Veritas: The French Cafe Supper Collection Dinner

That is the second yr that Veritas has held its Supper Collection dinners. Nearly each month there’s a themed dinner with a number of programs and wine pairings offered by a proficient chef. (You may recall the Hip Hop themed Supper Collection Thomas and I went to in Might!) Going to a themed dinner is one among my all-time favourite actions, so I used to be honored to weblog about this expertise once more.

The theme in July was the French cafe. Dinner was served out on the patio underneath string lights – we have been transported to Paris from the menu to the jazz band. And we bought fortunate with PERFECT climate for out of doors eating!

Late July additionally occurs to be our pal Sean’s birthday, and he is a big Francophile! So this was the proper event to have a good time. We wearing French florals and stunned him the day of with our plans. 

Our group!

Welcome: Oysters and Vermouth

Along with a welcome cocktail made with Flying Fox Summer time Vermouth and Smoke within the Chimney’s Carbonated Water, there was probably the most lovely oyster show clouded by dry ice!

Canapes

We additionally loved Glowing Rosé with a few handed canapes – together with watermelon, basil, and my favourite blue cheese: Bleu D’Auvergne. 

Merriment

In fact we captured numerous images whereas we loved the hors d’oeuvres! 

Seated Dinner

The chef du jour was Adam Bean who’s on the workforce at Veritas. I believed his dishes have been implausible (particularly the dessert course – anticipate it!) We have been welcomed with remarks by Chef Bean and Winemaker Emily Hodson.

Paying consideration : ) 

The wine pairings have been perfection!

Birthday Boy! 

Blue and White Themed Part

Le Menu

First Course

Summer time Tomato “Vol Au Vent” with royal crimson shrimp and frisee paired with the 2023 Cabernet Franc.

Bread Course

Naturally! The honey butter was unbelievable.

Second Course

Mussels in Viognier and Saffron Cream with Charred Fennel. 

Plus Hanger Steak and Frites

And probably the most scrumptious corn dish made with Vadouvan Curry and Chanterelles. Paired with the 2022 Petit Verdot that was my favourite wine of the evening!

The ambiance underneath the lights all night was magical! We listened to music by the French bistro jazz band Les Zazous. 

Dessert Course

I LOVED the creativity on this course. We thought these shavings have been some type of candy chocolate however they have been truly CHEESE! 18 month comté cheese served over honey ice cream. What a novel and scrumptious mixture! The dessert wine paired was a Petit Manseng. 

Be a part of the following one!

 

There are three extra Supper Collection dinners in 2024 in August, Sept, and October. Verify them out right here and get tickets!