Pared Mystery wine dinner October

Since Patience had not gotten to go to either of my previous fantastic dinners by Pared's Chef Liz at Work & Leisure, she REALLY wanted to go to this one after finding out it was a "mystery" wine dinner!

No, it wasn't one of those dinners in the dark or surprise menus, although we always can dream about another "No Menu Monday". However, it was a blind wine tasting, which Shannon Behnen loves to tease us with. Patience loves to try and guess the wines, although we really had no chance guessing at this dinner. It all worked out though since the pairings went well together.

Course 1: Chicken Bulgogi Eggroll... I didn't know what to expect with this, but I'm pretty sure if you put it in an eggroll , I will eat it! Probably one of the hardiest eggrolls I have eaten.

Chicken Bulgogi Eggroll

Course 2: Wild Boar and Gnocchi...I am a huge gnocchi fan and love any pasta, especially with cheese on top. I was a little worried about finding room in my tummy for everything else if this was just the second dish!

Wild Boar and Gnocchi

Course 3: Duck Confit with Root Veg Hash...another first time for me on Duck Confit...the prettiest dish of the night!

Duck Confit with Root Veg Hash

Course 4: Lamb Shawarma with Coconut Yogurt Tzatziki... when the meat just falls right off... oh my.. what a dish! And yes I picked up the bone at the end to get all the good bits!

Lamb Shawarma with Coconut Yogurt Tzatziki

Course 5: Chai Spiced Honey and Carrot Cake...there was no chocolate involved, but probably best that it was not an intense dessert.

Chai Spiced Honey and Carrot Cake

Where's the wine? Yeah...forgot to a picture of the wine list at the very end when they were revealed. Much apologies!

Mystery Wine Dinner Menu

The best part is that I RAVED to the bartender about her "orange blossom" cocktail that she made at the first dinner and guess what lovely surprise came to me!!! If you're ever at an event there, this is the best cocktail ever...tastes just like a dreamcicle!

Orange Blossom

Chef Liz keeps out doing herself with these dinners, and Patience ALREADY wants to go to the next one, which will be a brunch! Feel free to join us by purchasing tickets from the Work & Leisure website. 

Resources:

Tenacious Eats = https://www.facebook.com/TenaciousEats

Work & Leisure = https://workandleisurestl.com/