Monday, November 28, 2005
Party like it's 1893!
This past Saturday, my friends Mike and Julia hosted a unique dinner based on a banquet menu from the 1890's as described in a book called "Devil in the White City."
The menu was fairly detailed and included 12 courses, wine pairings, cigarette breaks and pretty much everything but what to wear. We split the dishes among 8 people, matched the wine as closely as our budget and availability allowed and enjoyed a great meal. We spent 5 or more hours eating but it was well worth it. The food was delicious, the mood was lively and the hosts were gracious. It was a Glutton's Club special event and one that would be tough to top thought I'm sure we'll try. It coming just two days after Thanksgiving made it a hell of a weekend for over-eating. I haven't really been hungry since then.
Below is the menu, as transcribed by Patti, one of the guests.
Beverly House Exposition Dinner
November 26, 2005
In commemoration of the 112th anniversary of the Columbian Exposition at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
Oysters on the Half Shell
Champagne Duval Leroy 1996 Brut, France
Veuve-Clicquot NV Brut
Mock Turtle Soup
Lustau Solera Amontillado “Los Arcos,” Jerez
Baked Bluefish a la Marechal
Sauteed Cucumbers with Fresh Herbs
Domaine Weinbach 2002 Riesling “Clos du Capucins,” Alsace
St. Urbans-hof 2002 Riesling Kabinett Piesporter Goldtropfchen, Mosel
Filet Mignon a la Rossini with Roasted Potatoes
Chateau Meyney 1986 Cru Bourgeois, St. Estephe, Bourdeaux
Covides 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Penedes, Spain
Raspberry Sorbet
Cigarettes (Blond Shag, Virginia)
Bacon Wrapped Quail on Toast Points
Louis Jadot 2002 Cru-Villages Morgon, Beaujolais
Asparagus Salad
Henri Bourgeois 2003 Sauvignon Blanc “Petit Bourgeois,” Loire
Canton Ginger Ice
Amy really liked the ice!
Cheese Course, featuring Pont L’Eveque and Roquefort Cheeses
Liqueur
Cossart Gordon Madeira “Bual” 5-year oak aged Madeira
Coffee
Dessert Cigars
# posted by Yossie @ 10:08 AM 
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i was glad to be a part of it and can't wait for the next one! cool site, btw. -amy
# posted by 
: November 29, 2005 5:29 AM
: November 29, 2005 5:29 AM
I'll put pics up once I can edit them for size. my 'puter at home doesn't have a decent photo editor. Any volunteers?
That was maddeningly difficult to get the pics up in the proper places.
Is anyone able to save any of Merediths pics from snapfish or are they protected? I wasn't able, obviously, or there would be more.
Is anyone able to save any of Merediths pics from snapfish or are they protected? I wasn't able, obviously, or there would be more.
I'd like to make a cheap joke about putting sweaters in pots of water but that would be too obvious. Mock turtle soup is made of ingredients that mimic turtle stew. It had some meats in it, a bit of sherry and some herbs. It actually tasted exactly like I thought the turtle dish in the original menu was going to.
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