14th Annual Twin Cities Food & Wine Experience

Wine Lunches

Small Crowd, Big Taste

This is a lunch you don’t want to miss. Join local wine experts at two of
the hippest Minneapolis restaurants for mouth-watering menus complemented
by perfectly-paired wines. Reserve your spot today for the Wine Lunches.

Saturday, February 23

Saffron Restaurant & Lounge

123 N. 3rd Street, Minneapolis - www.SaffronMpls.com
Noon • { Sold Out! }

Saffron is located in the historic warehouse district in a warm and inviting dining room with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and a full bar.

TASTING MENU

Sumac Smoked Salmon
Avocado “fatoush”
Lamb Bacon Tart
poached egg, wild mushrooms and sherry
Duck Breast
eggplant-tomato confit, garganelli pasta and saffron
Citrus & Almond Cake
ruby grapefruit sorbet and orange blossom honey yogurt

PAIRING WINE LIST
from André Lurton

2002 Chateau La Louviere Blanc

2003 Chateau De Cruzeau Red

2003 Chateau Dauzac

2005 Chateau Bonnet Rose

Sunday, February 24

r.Norman’s

700 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis - www.rnormans.com
Noon • { Sold Out! }

r.Norman’s is the new highly anticipated steakhouse in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
Stunning décor and delicious fare give guests a unique dining experience.

TASTING MENU

Bruschetta Salad
mixed green, marinated tomatoes, balsamic glace and shaved parmesan
r.Norman’s Filet
4oz. filet topped with colossal lump crab meat and finished with a honey bourbon butter, served with mashed potatoes and asparagus
KeyLime Cheesecake

PAIRING WINE LIST
from Calesa

2007 Semillon

2007 Carmenere

*new vintages of the 2007 Best of Show
and Best Value for Imported Red and White