A NYC Port event

[Roy Hersh]

THE PLEASURES OF PORT @ TAVERN ON THE GREEN:

FOOD/WINE PAIRING EVENT WITH 67 WINE



WHAT: The Pleasures of Port @ Tavern on the Green with 67 Wine – a dinner demonstrating the food friendly pleasures of this refined fortified wine as exemplified by nine Ports including Late Bottled Vintage ports, Vintage Ports, and outstanding Colheitas, paired with four courses inspired by them.



Pre-dinner reception will feature an Offley White Port – eight additional Ports will accompany the four course meal.



WHO: Ernani L. Silva, wine director of Trotter’s in White Plains, will present highlights from their outstanding Port portfolio, defining and differentiating. Tavern Executive Chef Brian Young will discuss the food pairings he chose for them. Pre-tasting reception will feature an Offley white, with 8 additional ports accompanying four courses.



Space is limited, so reserve now.



Ports include:

Taylor and Osborne LBVs

Vintage Ports – Warres 2000 and Vale do Maria 2003

Royal Oporto Colheita and Barros Colheita ‘75



Dishes include:

Chinese Five-Spiced Pink Snapper, Port Wine Sauce, Roast Portobellos

Loin of Venison, Butternut Squash Puree, Pancetta-Braised Savoy Cabbage

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, Caramel and Toasted Pistachio Praline



WHEN: Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

7 – 10 pm



WHERE: Tavern on the Green

Central Park West @ West 67th Street



COST: $125 per person (plus tax) including $50 gift certificate from Tavern on the Green and $20 gift certificate from 67 Wine.



Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.67wine.com or by phone at 212-724-6767.



Media Contacts:

67 Wine: Tavern on the Green:

Susan Bang Shelley Clark

212-472-7759 646-489-8582

sbang@susanbang.com sclark@platformcomm.com