Chefs Thomas Ciszak of Chakra in Paramus, New Jersey, and Todd Villani of Terre à Terre in Carlstadt, NJ, are teaming up for a pair of dinners showcasing fall flavors at their respective restaurants.
All produce will be sourced from local New Jersey farms, including Bracco Farms, Terhune Orchards, and Shibumi Farm. The tasting held at Terre à Terre will feature Tavalon Tea.
On Monday, October 6, 6:30 p.m., at Chakra in Paramus, the chefs will prepare a five-course menu paired with wines. The complete menu is noted below…
Amuse
Sautéed Carolina Trout: Slow-Roasted, Pickled Beets, Horseradish & Mustard; Wine Pairing: Albariño, Bodega Castro Martin, 2012
Viking Village Scallops: Cauliflower Purée, Lardon; Wine Pairing: Chablis, Christian Moreau, 2012
Lavender-Honey Glazed Duck: Duck Fat Potatoes, Fennel; Wine Pairing: Grenache, Beckmen Estate, 2010
48-Hour Root Beer Sous Vide Short Ribs: Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprouts; Wine Pairing: Cabernet Franc, Macari Vineyards, 2013
Pear Tart & Mousse: Foie Gras Ice Cream; Wine Pairing: Vidal Ice Wine, Equifera, NV
The cost of the paired wine dinner at Chakra is $89.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). For more information, or to make reservations, please call (201) 556-1530.
On Wednesday, October 22, 7:00 p.m., at Terre à Terre in Carlstadt, the chefs will collaborate on a five-course dinner paired with Tavalon Teas. The tea pairing by Chris Cason, co-owner and tea sommelier for Tavalon, features a selection of teas from around the world, served hot, iced, and cold-brewed. Terre à Terre is a BYO restaurant.) The complete menu is noted below…
Amuse: Jasmine Green Tea (China) mixed with Peppermint (Germany)
Cured Duck Pastrami: Parsnip, Shibumi Farm Mushrooms; Tea Pairing: Earl Grey (Sri Lanka) blended with Lapsang Souchong (China)
Arctic Char: Carrots & Peas; Tea Pairing: Chun Mee Green Tea (China) with Dried Lemongrass (Thailand)
Black Berkshire Pork Belly Terrine: Lavender Cabbage, Kaffir Lime, Apple; Tea Pairing: Pai Mutan White Tea (China) with Peppermint (Germany) and Korean Plum (South Korea)
Elysian Fields Farm Lamb Chops: Pumpkin, Wheat Berries; Tea Pairing: Royal Golden Yunnan Black Tea (China)
Peanut Dacquoise: Milk Chocolate, Sea Salt; Tea Pairing: Chamomile (Egypt), Lemongrass (Thailand), Peppermint (Germany), Rooibos (South Africa), and Vanilla Beans (Madagascar)
The cost of the paired tea dinner at Terre à Terre is $79.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). BYO. For more information, or to make reservations, please call (201) 507-0500.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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