SOLD OUT -PAUSA Wines & Pairings: A Chocolate Inspired Dinner for Valentine’s Day with Chef Vanessa Dolce

Presented by Chef Vanessa Dolce and Ryan Seward of Polaner Selections. 

Admission: $114 per person plus 20% gratuity. Sales tax will be added at checkout

Limited to 20 guests

I have been cooking since I could climb on a chair and reach my mothers cookbooks. Originally from flushing queens I give credit to my family of great cooks and the restaurants I was taken to in my youth. It is my passion but most of all my hobby and I only see it as such. Watching everyone go silent while they try a morsel of my food is one of the greatest joys and best sounds. My grandparents hailed from Spain and through my parents I’ve learned all about Caribbean cuisine in addition to Spanish cuisine as I have gone on to study various cuisines from all over the world.  - Vanessa

1st course

Cocoa crackers with cave aged cheddar Parmesan crisps

White chocolate brie bites with fig jam

Azienda Agricola Zucchi, Lambrusco di Sorbara Brut Rosé (2022)

2nd course

Strawberry, spinach, Gorgonzola salad with chocolate balsamic reduction

Paltrinieri, Lambrusco dell'Emilia Solco (2022)

3rd course

Chocolate pasta with pancetta sage and mascarpone 

Domaine de l’Ecu, Syrah Nobis Love & Grapes (2022)

4th course

Cocoa rub steak with red wine chocolate sauce, roasted carrots, porcini mushroom polenta 

Andes Plateau, Cota 500 Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley (2022)

5th course

White chocolate cheese cake

Eric Bordelet, Poire Authentique (Cuvée 2022) (NV)