Moon Chronicles
by Angela Moon

Resolving to Have More Fun

It was a simple resolution, as resolutions go: Start doing wine & food pairings with a local chef, featuring the wines we love, paired with delicious nibbles. I could call it ‘Tuesday’s with Angela: An Organoleptic Adventure through Food & Wine.’

It wasn’t the resolution of years passed, to lose weight, quit something, to begin an impossible task…It was filled with merriment, sharing, drinking & eating! I felt it highly probable that this would be, finally, the one resolution I could keep.

And so, I am thrilled to report, we are coming upon our third Kirby Wines ‘Wine & Small Plates’ tastings at Jarrett’s Restaurant, starring Chef Rick Farmer and His Magic Kitchen. Chef Farmer was recently voted Memphis’ Top Chef by Memphis Magazine. I have been a long time fan of his; he and his supporting kitchen staff turn out the freshest, most genuinely scrumptious food around.

What a success!! Foodies and oenophiles alike are gathering for an exciting evening of surprises, and so far we have been packed to full capacity! The atmosphere was electric on both occasions. The varying small plates, from the Smoked Trout Ravioli with American Sturgeon Caviar, to the Burgundian style Braised Short Ribs of Beef with Whole Grain Mustard Glace, were Absolutely Fabulous! Each of the courses is paired with 2 wines, so conversation quickly filled the room, buzzing, energetic, enthusiastic opinions of what goes best, and why. (Upcoming e-articles to include a breakdown of ingredients and resulting wine choices, with commentary on matches and misses).

Attached are the first 2 menus, to give you an idea of what you’ve been missing! We’re scheduling a few more tastings, the next one being March 25th. Call Jarrett’s for your reservation! (901) 763.2264. Seating limited to 40 people. $35 plus tax & tip.

Until next time!

Jarrett’s Restaurant & Kirby Wines
Present
Tuesday’s with Angela:
An Organoleptic Adventure through Food & Wine
Starring Chef Rick Farmer & His Magic Kitchen
March 4, 2008

Upon Arrival: Grilled Flatbread with Caramelized Onions, Garlic, Basil & Nicoise Olives

Segura Viudas Cava Spanish Sparkling

Asian Style Barbecue Shrimp with Fermented Black Beans, Chili Paste & Coconut Black Thai Rice

Holly’s Blend Verdehlo 2006
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Apple Braised Niman Ranch Pork Shank
with Red Onion Marmalade

Bonny Doon Pacific Rim Chenin Blanc 2005
Fat Bastard Rose’ 2006

Assorted Artisan Whole-Raw Milk Cheeses with
Balsamic-Fig Reduction & Garlicky Potato Chips\

Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2006
Rosenblum Contra Costa Zinfandel 2006

Burgundy Poached Pear with Mulled
Red Wine & Vanilla Crème Anglaise

Ficklin Old Vine Port
Quinta do Portal LBV Port 1995

Jarrett’s Restaurant & Kirby Wines
Presents Tuesday’s with Angela:
An Organoleptic Adventure through Food & Wine
Starring Chef Rick Farmer & His Magic Kitchen
February 19, 2008

Upon Arrival: Domaine Carneros Brut Sparkling 2004

Smoked Trout Ravioli with American Sturgeon Caviar

Morgan Sauvignon Blanc 2006
La Crema Chardonnay 2006

Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle Risotto

Centine Tuscan 2005
Santi Solane Valpolicella 2005

Burgundian Style Braised Short Ribs of Beef
With Whole Grain Mustard Glace

Robert Hall Rhone de Robles 2005
Marquis Philips Sarah’s Blend 2006