Pair of chefs team up for Asana dinner

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Asana hosts its first Uncorked Wine Dinner Wednesday, March 6, featuring the combined talents of Mandarin Oriental, Boston’s Executive Chef Rachel Klein and Harvest’s Executive Chef Mary Dumont.

The special dinner will include pairings and a brief introduction to Spanish wines by Folio Fine Wine Partners’ Nicole Andrus.

The two chefs met when Chef Klein was working in Harvard Square and have participated in various food and charity events together. Now, they are working on a fine meal, where each guest will enjoy one glass of wine and two plates per course.

First Course

Grilled Halibut with strawberry juice, lime, cilantro, romesco (Chef Klein)

Seared Scallop with English peas, radish, mint, Iberico ham jus (Chef Dumont)

Mandarin Oriental Boston
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Artazuri Garnacha (wine pairing)

Second Course

Lamb Pappardelle with prunes, olives, parmesan (Chef Klein)

Heritage Braised Pork Sugo with broccoli rabe, elephant garlic, ricotta salata (Chef Dumont)

La Montessa Rioja (wine pairing)

Third Course

Loin of Venison with espresso-brown sugar-chili rub, charred greens, bitter chocolate, currants (Chef Klein)

Seared Duck Breast with braised artichokes, black rice, orange, marcona almonds, Gordal olives (Chef Dumont)

Embruix Priorat (wine pairing)

Fourth Course

Special Dessert from Chef Oralia Perez

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 beginning at 6 p.m.
Asana Restaurant, 776 Boylston Street
$182 per person

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