FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts:
Brustman Carrino Public Relations
emerils@brustmancarrinopr.com
(305) 573-0658
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 Emeril's Restaurant - Emeril Lagasse's famed flagship restaurant celebrating its 25th anniversary this year - will host a spectacular dinner featuring Esporão wines from Portugal. The decadent, paired five-course meal, featuring dishes prepared by Chef de Cuisine David Slater, will offer guests an exceptional opportunity to taste exquisite cuisine and sample some of Portugal's most innovative and distinguished wines. The evening will be enhanced by the presence of winemaker David Baverstock; he is head winemaker of Esporão and one of the most experienced and admired winemakers in Portugal named "Winemaker of the Year" in 2013 by Wine Magazine. Priced at $125 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity, the evening kicks off with a reception at 6:30 PM, followed by dinner at 7PM. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (504) 528-9393. Menu follows:
HORS D'OEUVRES
Bolinho de Bacalhau
Sevruga Caviar
2014 Monte Velho Alentejano
FIRST COURSE
Tuna Crudo
Manila Clams Escabeche, Esporão Vinegar & Olive Oil
2014 Esporão Alentejano Verdelho
SECOND COURSE
Caldo Verde
Sevruga Sturgeon, Linguica
2013 Esporão Reserva Branco Alentejo
THIRD COURSE
Two Run Farm Goat Chanfana
Arroz Portuguese
2012 Esporão Reserva Tinto Alentejo
FOURTH COURSE
Beef Ribs
Chimichurri, Pimenta Moida
2012 Quinta dos Murcas 'Assobio' Douro
DESSERT
Pastéis de Nata
(Portuguese Custard Tart)
Emeril's Restaurant is located at 800 Tchoupitoulas Street in the Warehouse District. Lunch is served Monday - Friday from 11:30 AM - 2 PM. Dinner is served nightly, 6 PM - 10 PM. Reservations for the Esporão wine pairing dinner are required and can be made by calling (504) 528-9393.