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“A Vegan Affair” – Rancho Bernardo Inn

Rancho Bernardo Inn invites carnivores to expand their culinary perspective and join El Bizcocho and Leonesse Cellars for five adventurous courses of vegan cuisine, paired with artisan wines, on Friday, March 12, 2010. Vegans welcome, too, of course!

 Helmed by Executive Chef Judd Canepari, the renowned culinary team at El Bizcocho will present an innovative, world-class vegan menu free of animal products. Diners attending the “Vegan Affair” dinner will enjoy five tantalizing courses made without butter, milk, or eggs.

 Food with Roots ~ A Vegan Affair

 Amuse

 Barely Cooked San Marzano Tomato Soup

 Thyme, Pickled Cucumber, Chive Oil, Black Truffles

 Leonesse Cellars 2008 Roussanne

 Ahi Melon Sashimi

 Junmai Shizuku Sake, Japanese Sticky Rice, Fresh Wasabi,

 White Soy Liquid Gel, Shiso Tempura

 Leonesse Cellars 2008 Muscat Canelli

 Edamame Hummus

 Teriyaki Glazed Maitake Mushroom, Agedashi Tofu,

 Green Onions, Chili Brewed Soy

 Leonesse Cellars 2008 Melange de Blanc

 “Gardein” Chicken Breast

 Puy Lentils, Chic Pea & Vegetable Curry, Fried Squash Blossom

 Leonesse Cellars 2008 Viognier

 Spring Pea Farro Porridge

 Black Truffle, Globe Carrot, Baked Tofu, Pea Tendrils

 Leonesse Cellars 2006 Syrah

 Tofu Cheesecake

 Liquid Nitrogen Berry Risotto, Maple Sugar, Dark Chocolate Consommé

 Leonesse Cellars 2005 Cinsaut

 WHEN: Friday, March 12, 2010

 WHERE: El Bizcocho at the Rancho Bernardo Inn

 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr.

 San Diego, CA 92128

 RESERVATIONS: Please call 858.675.8550

 COST: $70 per person, $95 with wine pairing (excluding tax and gratuity)

 WATCH: For more information on Rancho Bernardo Inn’s vegan dinner, please view this video of Chef Canepari and the wine host at Leonesse Cellars: http://winehosttv.com/?page_id=165