So, is the economy is keeping you from traveling this year? Come on down to Lannie’s and we’ll provide the wine, the tastes and sounds of France for a sensual, memorable evening.
6:00 – wine discussion and tasting -assorted French tidbits to taste by created by Flavor Catering.
7:00 (ish) French Cabaret Concert: Julie Monley
Certified Sommelier Kendra Anderson of Flavor Catering/+Wine Events will guide you through the basics of wine tasting and evaluation, along with a discussion of exciting and delicious French food and wine pairings. Tasting includes wine notes and where to buy information so you can re-create this experience on your own. Catering by Flavor Catering.
French Cabaret Concert:
Julie Monley is an accomplished singer/jazz artist. In 1986 she left the U.S to live in Paris, France and soon after was taking the cabaret scene by storm. She won the best vocalist prize at the ‘97 “Jazz Festival de Vienne.” In 1995, she won second prize at “Tremplin Jazz du Val d’Oise” competing with 185 groups of musicians from all over Europe.
Notable performances:
Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival, Fontainbleau, France July, 1998
Jazz à Monségur Festival, Monségur France
Jazz Festival of Colmar, Colmar France June 1998
“Julie comes on stage with a smile, when she sings, she amplifies the state of grace” {Dunkerque Expansion)
“The voice is full and warm, serene, and simply divine.” (Les dernieres nouvelles d’Alsace)
Tickets: $42.00
The Menu:
Chive & Goat Cheese Gougères (Sparkling Wine/Champagne)
Savory puffs filled with creamy goat cheese
Parisian-Style “Fish & Chips” (Languedoc White)
Traditional salt cod mousse layered with crispy pommes dauphine (fried potatoes)
Deviled Eggs Niçoise (Provençal Rosé)
A flavor twist on a classic – deviled eggs stuffed with smoked salmon, capers, haricot verts, oven-roasted tomatoes, and red onion
Choucroute with Boudin Blanc (Riesling)
Housemade chicken sausage topped with apple & cabbage slaw and cider-Riesling reduction
Pâté de Campagne (Burgundy)
Pork pâté flavored with Cognac and Dijon mustard on baguette slices with cornichons
Roquefort & Wild Mushroom Strudel (Bordeaux)
Flaky puff pastry filled with a savory mixture of French blue cheese and wild mushrooms