One gracious Disher who attended Saturday night’s Food Creates Community dinner files this report:
The “underground” dinner last night was absolutely incredible. The food was delicious, but it was the mix of interesting people, great conversations, and the beautiful setting that made the evening beyond memorable. Chef Jordan Swim was warm and gracious, and it was refreshing to hear him discuss the commitment to creating “community through food”.
You can read the menu below. Here is a link to pictures of the event. I hear through the grapevine that many of the attendees were SideDish readers. We’d all love to hear more. And we welcome you here!
Food Creates Community
An alfresco evening of Texas and Italian ingredients – February 7th, 2009
“Beginnings”
Polenta, featuring Rudolph’s Italian Sausage and 405 sage
Blood Orange Martini, featuring Titos TX Vodka and Asti Spumante
“House Salad”
Grilled Radicchio, featuring TC Valley grapefruit, hazelnuts, Rehoboth Ranch Bacon, reduced balsamic, and North Dallas Honey
La Serra 2007 Moscato d’Asti
“Pizza”
Classic Margarita, featuring Mozzarella Co. Mossarella, TX Basil, San Marzanno Tomatoes
Arancio 2006 Nero D’Avola
“Pesca”
Traditional Risotto, featuring Texmati Arborio, Braised Red Oak, TX Spinach, Pine Nut Crusted Wild Atlantic Cod, Golden Raisin Reduction
Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio
“Spaghetti and Meat Sauce”
Served family style, featuring 405 Pappardelle, Rehoboth Ranch Bolognese, TX Portabella, Mozzarella Co. Montasio
Poggio al Tufto 2006 Toscana
“Ice Cream and Cookies”
Featuring Paula’s Texas Linoncello, Jon’s Gelato, anise cookie dipped in dark chocolate
White Rock Espresso and Good Earth Decaf Tea
