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Meritage at The Claremont Proves Everything is “Black & White” with Truffle Themed Dinner on April 24

Four-course meal created by Chef Scott Quinn 

features truffles from Périgord to Piedmont

WHAT:            Chef Scott Quinn presents a four-course celebration of black and white truffles from Périgord to Piedmont on Thursday, April 24.Held atMeritage At The Claremont, the four-course meal is a night of flavors that are beyond compare and can only be described by those that experience it for themselves.

First Course:

Black Tie Starter – Grilled cuttlefish, confit spring citrus, white truffle mousse, black truffle bow ties

Wine pairing:Domaine J.A. Ferret, Pouilly-Fuissé, Chardonnay, Burgandy, France

Second Course:

Truffled Perisian Gnocchi – Tartufi di Alba, micro arugula, sauce marquise

Wine pairing: Abadia de Tortoreos, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain

Third Course:

Alaskan Halibut – Morel mushrooms, fava beans, black truffle consommé

Wine pairing: Poggio Al Lupo, Super Tuscan, Toscana, Italy

Fourth Course:

Truffled Veal Breast En Croute – Tartufi di Alba, black truffle sweet bread “popcorn”, espresso jus

Wine pairing: Chateau Pibran, Bordeaux Blend, Pauillac, France

        Dessert: Truffled Black Forest Cake or White Truffled Mascarpone                                 Mousse

HOW:              Tickets are $160 for the menu or $185 for the menu with wine pairing. Prices do not include tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (510) 549-8510.

 

WHEN:                  Thursday,April 24

                        6:30-8:30 p.m.

WHERE:                41 Tunnel Road

     Berkeley, CA 94705

   (510) 843-3000

  www.claremont-hotel.com

 

ABOUT:               The Claremont opened in 1915 and is located in California’s Berkeley Hills. The property features 279 uniquely designed rooms and suites, a variety of unique meeting and event spaces, state–of–the–art fitness facilities, an incomparable 32-treatment room spa, and an award–winning food & beverage program. The Meritage restaurant specializes in bringing the wine and food experience together with a menu of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. While Paragon Restaurant & bar offers a menu of hand–shaken libations complementing a menu of relaxed American contemporary food. In addition to the culinary experiences to be found at the Claremont, guests can relax at Spa Claremont, play a game of tennis or spend the afternoon poolside enjoying this landmark’s spectacular views. For more information, please visit www.claremont-hotel.com or call (800) 551–7266.

 

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