Join chef Monica Pope for a first taste of spring as she welcomes author and Food and Wine Best New Chef alumni Maria Helm Sinskey. Guests will delight in a five-course menu complete with wine selections from Robert Sinskey Vineyards.

Menu

Roasted beet and heart of palm salad with gulf crab and spicy greens
Pairing: 2012 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir Jammy

Onion tart with grilled asparagus
Pairing: 2011 Abraxas

Pancetta-wrapped quail breast with gnudi and mushroom ragout
Pairing: 2005 Pinot Noir Carneros

Spring stew of lamb with green chermoula, date and preserved lemon sauce, peas and fingerlings
Pairing: 2006 Marcien and 2009 POV Herbed

Poundcake with candied almonds
Persimmon salad with chevre
Pairing: 2011 Pinot Gris Late Harvest