Wine lovers will meet John Matta — Italian Winemaker of the Year in 1997, 2002, 2005 and 2010 — and savor an Italian dinner paired with John Matta's wine. Starting at 7 p.m., guests will get a taste of Italy with chef Steve Marques' five-course dinner menu, which appears below.
Crab Towers
Dungeness Crab, Avocado, Local Citrus
Pairing: Ripa delle Mandorle
Ravioli di Castagne
Chestnut Pasta, Housemade Ricotta, Hatterman Farms Duck Egg Yolk, Sage Brown Butter
Pairing: Riserva Petri
Gnocchi "Ironicamente"
Tongue & Cheek Ragu, Potato Gnocchi, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pairing: Ripa delle More
Surf and Turf
Pan Seared Duck Breast, Local Root Vegetable Puree, Utility Research Gardens Greens, Cherry Balsamic Jus
Pairing: FSM Federico Secondo Matta
Crostata Ricotta
Housemade Ricotta, Preserved Fruit, Scharffen Berger Chocolate
Pairing: Vallemaggiore Campostella
|
25 | may at 9:00 am
|
Houston Construction Industry Auto Show "Guitars 'n Cars" |
| Sam Houston Race Park | |
|
25 | may at 10:00 am
|
Emissaries: Galacticon III |
| George R. Brown Convention Center | |
|
25 | may at 10:00 am
|
Comicpalooza 2013 |
| George R. Brown Convention Center | |
|
25 | may at 10:00 am
|
American Society of Interior Designers Show Home Tour |
| Riverstone |