A Bordeaux Holiday Dinner

This December, we’re celebrating the season with Bordeaux. Few wine regions on earth carry its reputation. For centuries, the vineyards along its rivers have set the standard for great wine, and its legendary châteaux turn out some of the most sought-after bottles in the world. And here’s the twist: we’re turning our usual wine dinner upside down. Most of the time, Tyler chooses the bottles and Chef Forster builds a menu to match. This time Chef Forster went first and wrote five holiday courses of his own. Now Tyler is combing Bordeaux for the right pour to meet each plate. Wine lovers and the simply curious are equally welcome, and no expertise is required.

What You’ll Experience
Why flip the script? Our wine dinners usually spotlight a single winemaker, so the menu follows that winery’s lineup. Bordeaux is different. It’s an entire region with thousands of producers, which gives Tyler a whole map to explore instead of one cellar. You’ll enjoy five courses, each matched with its own Bordeaux wine, in a festive room full of fellow food lovers. Chef Forster will share the thinking behind every dish, and Tyler will explain why each glass earned its spot. You’ll head home seeing wine pairing from the other side of the plate. Tyler is still choosing the wines, and we’ll reveal them as soon as he’s made his picks.

The Menu

• Herbed Goat Cheese Salad: Sweet beets and creamy goat cheese meet vomFASS Apple Balsamic Star Vinaigrette, Sourwood honey, and salty lardons.
• Pan-Seared Mushrooms & Sunchoke Velouté: Silky sunchoke velouté and pan-seared mushrooms, finished with crispy garlic and a touch of Armagnac.
• Chicken & Leek Hand Pie: Tender chicken and sweet leeks tucked into a hand pie, with savory chicken jus poured at the table.
• Braised Lamb Bordelaise: Lamb shank with Yukon Gold pomme purée and bleu cheese, under the sauce that carries Bordeaux in its name.
• White Chocolate Foie Bon Bon: Seared foie gras with shaved white chocolate and bright orange marmalade, rich and just a little decadent.

Your Guides for the Night
Tyler, our resident sommelier, is taking on the fun challenge of pairing wines to a finished menu. He’ll pour each wine, share the story behind the bottle, and happily take every question. Chef Forster joins him to walk you through the courses he created.

Save Your Seat
This is a holiday celebration with a little mystery built in, and our dining room holds only so many guests. Book now and be there to taste how Tyler’s Bordeaux picks meet Chef Forster’s menu.