Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Mama’s homemade Eggplant Parmigiana recipe), one of the featured dishes at Casa Nostra’s July wine dinner
Italian restaurant Casa Nostra in Ben Lomond is hosting a wine dinner on Tuesday, July 28, from 6-9 p.m. See end of article for menu.
This is part of the restaurant’s wine dinner series. Events are held the last Tuesday of each month. For $65 (excluding tax/gratuity), attendees receive a prix fixe meal with five small plate courses prepared by chef Mario Ibarra, plus wine pairings. Every month, a different local winery and winemakers are featured. This time it’s Santa Cruz-based Rexford Winery. Owners/winemakers Joe and Sam Miller will be present at the dinner. Jazz duo Joe & Paul will be performing.
Contact (831) 609-6132 or juan.garay74@gmail.com for reservations.
After July 28, the next dinner is August 25 with Beauregard Vineyards.
July 28 Menu, featuring Rexford Winery
Creamy Artichoke Croquettes on a bed of mixed greens, with homemade ranch dressing
2013 Rexford Pinot Gris, Santa Cruz Mountains
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Orchiette Pollo, with chicken, garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, broccolini, pecorino cheese
2010 Rexford Pinot Noir, Brosseau Vineyard, Chalone
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Melanzane alla Parmigiana, Mama’s homemade Eggplant Parmigiana recipe
2013 Rexford Zinfandel, Lodi
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Boneless slow-braised short ribs, red wine reduction with carrots, celery, onions & herbs
2012 Rexford Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley
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Tiramisu with cocoa nibs & chocolate drizzle
2012 Rexford Zinfandel port-style dessert wine
Casa Nostra is open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and also serves weekend brunch from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday.
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The Details
Wine Dinner Series, 6-9 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month: next dinner July 28
$65 per person
Ristorante Casa Nostra, 9217 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, (831) 609-6132