Laurel Glen and Flowers Dinner at Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern

A couple weeks ago, I was invited to a very exciting dinner held at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn. It was a wine dinner featuring the lovely wines of Laurel Glen and Flowers. Executive Chef Hank Barrett created a menu worthy of the fantastic wines and Laurel Glen Proprietor, Bettina Siche, was in attendance to mingle with diners and offer insight on her wines and the industry.

The menu and pairings were:

1^st Course

Flowers Chardonnay 2014

Boquerones-Ricotta Cavatelli, Grilled Romaine, Parmesan, Crisp, Cured Lemon-Garlic Sauce, Focaccia-Pine Nut Crumbs

2^nd Course

Flowers Pinot Noir 2013

Seared Miso Marinated Black Cod, Bok Choy, Sushi Rice, Pickled Ginger

3^rd Course

Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Charred Rare Lamb Salad, White Truffle Dijon Mayo, Crispy Capers, Red + Green Lentils

4^th Course

Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Grilled Pheasant Breast, Glazed Fava Beans, Crispy Polenta, Wild Berry-Chocolate Demi Sauce

5^th Course

Laurel Glen Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Chocolate Royal Cake, Dark Chocolate Mousse, Espelette Crème Anglaise

The Ho-Ho-Kus Inn holds incredible wine dinners throughout the year and to stay abreast of upcoming events, visit the restaurant’s events page or like its Facebook page.

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern – 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423. 201.445.4115.

Cheers,

Veronique