Remember Fresh Food?

Have you ever eaten food that was harvested the same day? or picked vegetables from your home garden, prepared and ate them? If so....you know how much difference "Fresh" makes. A few new restauranters have taken this "Field to Table" concept to the benefit of the lucky diners that find their restaurants. After a glowing recommendation from a fellow wine and food lover, I made a reservation at Amani's in Downingtown. I have to admitt that the falling snow, and freezing temperatures preculded Chef Jonathan Amann and Sous Chef, Michael Derham, from serving local produce, he did manage freshly prepared local beef and pork. The meat was sourced from a local farm in Honeybrook. Our meal was beautifully prepared, proptly served with attentive, informative service. Chef Jon's wife, Jeanine, manages the restaurant and has converted the facility to welcoming, comfortable venue. Amani's features an open kitchen. Diners are able to watch their food being prepared and even speak with the chef. The Amann's have taken their BYO to a new level by offering mixers, glassware and ingredients for cocktails. This is a welcome addition to diners who prefer a Martini or Cosmo before dinner. After dinner, Carol and I met Jon and Jeanine, and suggested we team up to offer a wine pairing dinner. We are very excited to be able to offer a five course paried dinner on Sunday, April 11th. Please join us for a great dining and wine experience. The menu is as follows:

Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup, Brioche Crouton, Locally Made Goat Cheese

Montes 2008 Cherub Rose of Syrah - Colchagua Valley, Chile

Lump Crab Crepes - Saffron Cream Sauce, Hand Dipped Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Boursin Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper Puree

Robert Craig 2006 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay - Sonoma, California

Wild Striped Bass - Tomato Confit, Caramelized Shallots, Banana Leaf Basket, Coriander Broth

Jean Pabiot 2007 Pouilly Fume - Loire Valley, France

Roasted Long Island Duck - Foie Gras Demi Glaze, Wild Mushrooms, Cipollini Onions, Fingerling Potatoes

Domaine de la Charbonnier 2003 Cuvee Mourre de Perdrix Chateauneuf-du-Pape - Rhone Valley, France.

Chocolate Pecan Praline Cake, Genoise, Caramelized Pecans, Dark Chocolate Icing

Ficklin Vineyards 1991 Vintage Port - Madera, California

$85.00 for 5 courses

Two Seatings Available, 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM

Please Call (484) 237-8179

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