Sunday, June 3, 2007
Vikram Garg, IndeBleu, Washington D.C.
Fees: $75 per person, excluding tax, tip & beverages

In crafting IndeBleu’s menu, Chef Garg incorporated the boldness of Indian spices with the subtlety and refinement of contemporary French cuisine. A few examples among the 20 selections offered at Inde Bleu include petite Provençal naan with sundried tomato chutney; wild mushroom dosa (crispy Indian crêpe) with a bleu cheese gratin and white truffle oil; scallops scented with cumin on a bed of braised chicory; and veal-stuffed gnocchi served with chanterelles and infused with a fenugreek-chardonnay sauce.

Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®

Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®, combines her extensive knowledge of wine with her experience as a life coach. She began her wine career in Manhattan where she studied with the American Sommelier Association to obtain her certificate in Viticulture and Vinification with follow-up training at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley. Her international wine travels include Australia, Italy and New Zealand.

As The Wine Coach®, Laurie creates corporate, private events and tours that help people de-mystify wine one glass at a time! The Wine Coach® events are unique, fun, and always attitude-free.

Her radio show "Something to Wine About®" can be heard each week on WCEI 96.7FM and her monthly column "Wines and Vines" can be seen in What's Up? Annapolis magazine. Ms. Forster has also been a judge for the 2005 and 2006 MD Governor's Cup Competition.


...appetizers...
tuna tartare, kumomoto oyster, watermelon salad

...butter poached lobster...
spinach potato tikki, fenugreek beurre blanc

...7 spice crusted tenderloin of beef...
saffron braised young vegetables,
port glazed madras onion

...chocolate mouse savarin...
curried banana, caramel ice cream and curry dust

...spice chocolates...