Our feature this weekend is a grilled filet of Montana Bison with Alaskan King Crab in a Tarragon buerre blanc. Roasted apples and forest mushrooms over a puree of cauliflower, turnip and parsnip with saffron and grilled broccolini add depth and pickled chantarelle mushrooms are an elegant finishing touch. We travel to the Ventoux region of France for a wine with character and structure that brings these complex flavors together. With a hint of licorice on the nose and the sense of walking through a a field of rosemary and thyme this wine is compelling and fresh with dark fruit and a lengthy finish.
Taste Only the Best: Why Eating Seasonally Matters
Imagine biting into a sun-ripened tomato at the height of summer, maybe one you grew in your backyard garden. Remember the firm but chewable texture of tomato skin, the juicy interior, and the sharp burst of sweetness as the fruit hits your tongue. Now compare that to...