it is indeed true that i have been neglecting my duty to help von show off, but hereby make good a recent omission:

[june 6th, von: so i went out to dinner last night and had a tasting menu with wine at evoo. i don't think i've ever enjoyed a meal more. it lasted 4 hours.]

[1]
Codorniu Brut Cava, Spain NV.
Country pate with homemade rosemary-infused Concord grape jelly, whole grain mustard, cornichons, French sea salt, and grilled bread.

[2]
Babich Sauvignon Blanc, NZ 2003.
Cornmeal fried oysters with goat cheese fondue and apple-bacon salsa.

[3]
Artesa Chardonnay, Calif. 2001.
Salad of smoked rabbit confit, Eva's wild greens, port-soaked cherries, toasted pecans, with shaved Vermont Cheddar and grain mustard-rosemary vinaigrette.

[4]
Chateau Tour de Mirambeau Bordeaux Blanc, France 2002.
Sauteed sea scallop with crisp-fried shrimp wonton, cilantro, mint, and coconut milk-lime leaf broth.

[5]
Anapamu Pinot Noir, Calif. 2001.
Chinese box full of mustard-glazed shrimp, sesame-Hoisin braised beef, gingered vegetable-cashew salad and jasmine rice.

[6]
Domaine d'Andezon Cotes du Rhone, France 2001.
Crisp-fried calves' brains with sassafras gastrique and a salad of shaved sweet onions, parsley, and apricots.

[7]
Kenwood 'Old Vine' Zinfandel, Calif. 2001.
Duck confit, seared duck foie gras, slices of goose breast, lentils, haricots vert, escarole, with sherry-ginger sauce.

[8]
Croft LBV Port, Portugal 1997.
Chocolate-chipotle cheesecake with toasted cinnamon whipped cream and orange segments.