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Taste Saratoga! Wine Dinner at Ristorante Da Mario

"Taste Saratoga!" Debuts with Food & Wine Pairing Dinner Presented by Ristorante da Mario and Guglielmo Winery, Thursday, October 6, 2011

Join us for the Inaugural Event in our Taste Saratoga Food & Wine Pairing Series

“Taste Saratoga!” explores the magic of wine and food in one of the best-loved cuisine scenes in the Bay Area.

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The first in our series is Oct 6, 2011, 6:30pm at Ristorante Da Mario with Guglielmo Winery.  It’s a 5-course, Italian-themed menu, featuring wines like Rosatello, Sangiovese and Petite Sirah, plus music by Claudio Melega. Very reasonably priced at $65 per guest, $55 for Chamber members. There is a discount of 10% for parties of six or more.

Aperitif: Emile's Grand Cuvee- sparkling wine from Chenin Blanc & French Colombard grapes.

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1st Course: Insalata mista with fresh beets, organic baby greens, goat cheese & a lemon vinaigrette.  Served with a 2010 Rosatello, Estate grown.

2nd Course: Dungeness crab pancake served with an emulsified cold pressed olive oil. Served with a 2009 Private Reserve Chardonnay, Monterey County

3rd Course: Fresh orecchiette pasta with caponata & pecorino Toscano cheese. Served with 2007 Sangiovese, central California coast.

4th Course: Braised short ribs with a wild mushroom demi glaze. Served with a 2007 Petite Sirah, Santa Clara Valley.

5th Course: Classic Zabaione served with organic local berries & a vanilla biscotti. Served with a private reserve Eredita Port.

Call 408.741.1518 for reservations, or email eapevar@yahoo.com

Ristorante da Mario is located at 14441 Big Basin Way, Saratoga

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