Il Fornaio Carmel's Folktale Wine Dinner
Join us for an evening of fine dining and wine appreciation at Il Fornaio Carmel's Folktale Wine Dinner on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Enjoy a five-course feast prepared by Chef Gabriel Rodriguez along with premium wine pairings presented by Folktale Winery's brand ambassador. This exclusive menu includes:
Stuzzichini
TORTINO DI GRANCHIO
pan-seared lump crab cake with a citrus beurre blanc
FIORI DI ZUCCA
fresh zucchini flower very lightly battered & fried
PROSCIUTTO E MELONE
tuscan melon, thinly sliced prosciutto di parma, grana padano & balsamic vinegar reduction
Perfetto Pairing: Folktale Sparkling Rosé, NV
Antipasto
INSALATA VERDE MISTA CON FRAGOLE
mixed greens with strawberries, thinly sliced almonds & fried goat cheese
with a balsamic dressing (vegetarian)
Perfetto Pairing: Folktale Sauvignon Blanc, 2023
Primi
SPAGHETTI ALLA BUSARA
large prawn sautéed with paprika, garlic, brandy, capers, marinara & cream; served with spaghetti tossed with sliced garlic, extra virgin olive & calabrian peperoncino
Perfetto Pairing: Folktale Estate Pinot Noir, 2022
Secondi
choice of
IPPOGLOSSO CON SALMORIGLIO
pan-seared halibut with salmoriglio sauce; served with roasted tri-colored fingerling potatoes & haricots verts
Perfetto Pairing: Folktale Estate Chardonnay, 2022
or
COSTOLETTE DI AGNELLO
grilled lamb chops topped with tarragon, lamb au jus & goat cheese sauce; served with shiitake garlic mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus
Perfetto Pairing: Folktale “The Hound”, 2018
Dolci
TORTA DELLA SELVA NERA
chocolate sponge cake brushed with rum, layered with amarena cherries & pastry cream; topped with shaved dark chocolate & whipped cream
Perfetto Pairing: Vin Santo, Castello di Querceto
$150/per person; tax, gratuity & surcharge not included
Call us at 831-622-5100 to make a reservation
Ocean Avenue at Monte Verde St, Carmel By The Sea