Montclair Food And Wine Festival Gala Dinner Menu Released!

The menu is set! The first Montclair Food and Wine Festical is waiting for you!

Montclair has become the New York Metropolitan Area's culinary destination. If it exists in the world of food its probably here, or will be opening sometime in the next few months. To mark this achievement, a group of local food enthusiasts created the Montclair Food and Wine Festival.

During the first weekend in June this group of community leaders will promote education, awareness and appreciation of the culinary arts in Montclair and the greater metropolitan area by uniting chefs, artisans, farmers, and wine-makers in a multi-day event featuring educational seminars, symposia, demonstrations, and lectures.

The Montclair Food & Wine Festival will also establish a scholarship program to enable underserved or disadvantaged youth from the Montclair area the opportunity to further their culinary, agricultural, gastronomic education, and careers. It's win for everyone and you're invited - just check out the menu from the Gala Dinner on June 2:

Montclair Food & Wine Festival Gala Dinner

June 2, 2013

Amuse-Bouche

Mike Carrino, Pig & Prince
Deviled quails egg, cornichon, sriracha,
"PB+J" stone fruit and pistachio butter macaroon
Ahi Poke, avocado mousse, Tokyo green onion
Petite porc pâté en croute

First Course

Francesco Palmieri, The Orange Squirrel
"Oyster Oyster"
Warm Pickled Oyster Mushroom, Duck Confit
& Chilled Oyster with Green Apple Fennel Mignonette

Second Course

Ryan DePersio, Fascino
Crab-Scallion Agnolotti, Clam-Herb Broth

Third Course

Ariane Duarte, CulinAriane
Pan Seared Halibut, Bacon Lardon Corn Chowder,
Pea Tendrils

Fourth Course

Mitchell Altholz, Highlawn Pavilion
Duo of Grass Fed Boneless Short Ribs and Côte de Boeuf with
Celery Root Puree, Brunoise Vegetables and Early Summer
Truffle Sauce

Fifth Course

Zod Arifai, Blu
Caramel Panna Cotta with Banana Juice
& black pepper crumble

Finish: Bean to Bean

Single Origin Coffee &  Chocolate Pairing By

      Java Love Roasters and the Chocolate Path

Olive Oil and Bread Pairing By

Olive That & More and The Montclair Bread Company

Wines Paired By

Sharon Sevrens, Amanti Vino

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