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George Foote
Society for American Wines - Halifax
(902) 469-3713
gfoote@ns.sympatico.ca
Dinner and Music at The Carleton
Join SAW for a four course dinner accompanied by local musician Laura Merrimen at The Carleton on September 19th.
With vocal styling's haunted by the soul singers of yesteryear Laura Merrimen's sound is bona fide and captivating. Keeping true to her roots she infuses a blend of rock n' roll know how and pairs it with catchy americana soul melodies and what is produced is a smokey wistful trip down memory lane. Reception: 6:30pm
Dinner: 7:00pm
Dinner: 7:00pm
Chef Michael Dolente, Silver Award winner at the Canadian Culinary Championships has prepared a special menu for SAW members and guests. Known for its excellent music offerings, The Carleton has been quietly gaining a reputation as one of the up and coming places to dine in Halifax.
Menu:
Reception
Ch. Ste. Michelle Brut
First Course
Radish Salad: roasted, pickled, & raw radish, crème fraiche, citrus quinoa, grapefruit, herbs
Radish Salad: roasted, pickled, & raw radish, crème fraiche, citrus quinoa, grapefruit, herbs
Kung Fu Girl Riesling
Second Course
Roasted carrot soup with orange and candied fennel
Stag’s Leap Cellars Aveta Sauvignon Blanc
Main Course
Apple Brined Roasted Chicken Breast, confit leg, pomme puree, glazed asparagus, mustard jus
Black Stallion Napa Valley Chardonnay
Renwood Premier Zinfandel
Renwood Premier Zinfandel
Dessert Course
Strawberry Rhubarb Panna Cotta, with vanilla spiced crumble
About the Chef
Chef Michael Dolente's passion for cuisine and hospitality was inspired at a young age by his grandmother. He began his career in such local kitchens as The Cellar, The Henry House and the Delta Halifax, before moving to Toronto as sous chef at Thompson Hotels and later banquet chef at Shangri-La. Dolente appeared on Food Network’s Chopped Canada and competed in the Hawksworth Young Chef Competition where he earned first place in the Toronto heat. Michael returned home to Nova Scotia and The Carleton in 2017 where he has been the Chef for two years. Michael and his team earned silver in 2018 for the Canadian Culinary Championships (Canada's Great Kitchen Party).
Chef Michael Dolente's passion for cuisine and hospitality was inspired at a young age by his grandmother. He began his career in such local kitchens as The Cellar, The Henry House and the Delta Halifax, before moving to Toronto as sous chef at Thompson Hotels and later banquet chef at Shangri-La. Dolente appeared on Food Network’s Chopped Canada and competed in the Hawksworth Young Chef Competition where he earned first place in the Toronto heat. Michael returned home to Nova Scotia and The Carleton in 2017 where he has been the Chef for two years. Michael and his team earned silver in 2018 for the Canadian Culinary Championships (Canada's Great Kitchen Party).
Members: $95.00
Non-members: $110.00
Payment is in advance by cheque or PayPal online. A PayPal account is not required.
Price includes all wines, taxes, and gratuities.
Please Note:
There is a 72 hour Cancellation Policy in effect for this event.
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