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Jill Davie { Josie }
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Seared Sepia with Merguez Sausage and Beluga Lentils
wine pairing Grenache Rosé, Verdad, Arroyo Grande Valley, California, 2005
Short Ribs Tagine with Toasted Couscous
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Lee Gross { M
Café de Chaya }
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Wild Scottish Smoked Salmon Benedict with Soy Hollandaise
wine pairing Chardonnay, White Rock, Napa Valley, California, 2002
Crispy Tempeh with Coconut Creamed Lentils
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Sean Hardy {
The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills }
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Hudson Valley Foie Gras "Lollipops"
wine pairing Demi-Sec, Gruet, New Mexico, NV
Spicy Lobster, Truffle Emulsion and White
Corn Pudding
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Mohammad Islam
{ Chateau Marmont }
•Seared
Cervena Venison Loin with California Cherry Compote
wine pairing Pinot Noir, George 'Vintage II,' Russian River Valley, California, 2004
Manchego Ravioli with Asparagus, Chanterelle
Mushroom Crudo
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Ludovic Lefebvre
{ Bastide }
Deconstruction of Bloody Mary
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Fried
Vermicelli, Langoustines and Clams with Cinnamon Butter
wine pairing Semillon, Ruston 'Juliana Vineyard,' Napa Valley, California, 2003
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David LeFevre
{ Water Grill }
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Slow-Poached Sturgeon with Horseradish-Celery-Red Radish Salad
wine pairing
Chardonnay/Viognier Blend,
Qupe Bien Nacido Cuvee, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2005
Wasabi Marinated Tuna with Red Radish Puree
and Shiso
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David Lentz {
Hungry Cat }
Baked Maine Oysters, Black Kale, Applewood Smoked Bacon
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Grilled Marlin with Cranberry Beans, Braised Leeks and Pappardelle
wine pairing Chardonnay, Stuhlmuller, Alexander Valley, California 2005
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James Richardson
{ Nook }
Jumbo Shrimp with Sweet Corn Succotash
•Kurobuta
Pork Belly with Black Eyed Peas and Shiitake Mushrooms
wine pairings
Cabernet Sauvignon, Vineyard 7, Spring Mountain, California,
2002
Chardonnay, Vineyard 8, Spring Mountain, California, 2002
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Jason Travi {
La Terza }
Smoked Eel Salad, Orange Segment, Radish, Arugula
•Chestnut
Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
wine pairing Grenache, Havens 'Cave Dog,' Napa Valley, California, 2004
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Host Chef Gregg
Wangard
{ Ocean & Vine at The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel }
Salad Lyonnaise
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Prime Short Rib Osso Bucco with Beets and Salsify
wine pairing Proprietary Red, Robert Sinskey Vineyard Reserve, Napa Valley, California, 1999
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Pastry Chef Elizabeth
Belkind { Grace }
Maple-Glazed Doughnuts, Roasted Apples and Cider Ice
Cream
•Sweet
Corn Crème Caramel with Corn Ice Cream wine pairing Gewurztraminer Passito, Francis Tannahill, Oregon, 2004
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Pastry Chef Kristy
Choo { Jin Patisserie }
Mascarpone with Banana and Pistachios
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Spring Bouquet: Meringue with Passionfruit Mousse and Mango
wine pairing Riesling, Joseph 'La Magia,' Eden Valley, Australia, 2004
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Pastry Chef Ron
Mendoza { Ortolan }
Smoked White Chocolate Mousse with Meyer Lemon Saffron
Granita
•Milk
Confit Cake, Grapefruit Sorbet, Pistachio Ice Cream
wine pairing Semillon, Lillypilly 'Noble Blend,' Australia, 2002
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Bar Chef Vincenzo
Marianella { Providence }
•5955
•Rhode
Island Red
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Sommelier Matthew
Straus { Wilshire }
Fine Wine Pairings with Each Chef’s Signature Dish
•Wine
Tips: How to Tell Your Parents That You are a Sommelier
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