Final, Final Chance To Score Seats at “La Vie Rustic”

We’re in the last few days before our final “Sunday Evening Series” event of the season:  “La Vie Rustic,” a prix-fixe dinner and book-signing to celebrate publications of James Beard Award winner Georgeanne Brennan’s latest cookbook.

Chef Alexander has created a menu inspired by La Vie Rustic and blessed by Georgeanne.  Cost for the event is $120 per person, and everything is included: three French wine options, tax, tip and a copy of the cookbook (one per couple or single guest; retail price is $35, $22.48 on Amazon).  All reservations must be pre-paid online and because this is an event limited to 65 guests, there will be no refunds. While the countdown online says we have 11 seats available, the actual number is 7.

We’ll start the evening by rallying in the bar with a welcome glass of wine and a conversation with Georgeanne.  We’ll discuss her career, her approach to developing cookbooks and, of course, her process for maintaining life on two continents (Winters and Provence).  We’ll adjourn to the dining room and Georgeanne will circulate through the buildings to sign your books with a personal message.

Here’s Chef’s menu, served family style:

Appetizers on table upon arrival:

Selection of artisan and house-made charcuterie served with Pickled Summer Vegetables, Seasonal Fruit, Violet Mustard and Epis Baguette.
• Pork and Pistachio Pate
• Saucisson Sec
• Rabbit Rillettes
• Chicken Liver and Foie Gras Mousse
• From the cookbook: Goat Cheese with Lavender-Pepper Honey (Vegetarian)

First Course:

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Roquefort, Shaved Celery, Frisée, and Walnut Aillade

Second Course:

• Plum Wood Roasted Pork with Armagnac and Preserved
• Elephant Heart Plums
• Honey Glazed Early Fall Vegetables
• Swiss Chard and Fennel Gratin

Dessert (from the cookbook):

Frozen Meringues with Lemon Verbena Cream, Stone Fruit and Berries

This will be a spectacular evening. . .hope to see you there!

Cheers,

gary