What do New York’s Gramercy Tavern, Chicago’s The Publican and San Francisco’s Epic Roasthouse have in common? In addition to being standout farm to table restaurants in their respective cities, they — among other exceptional restaurants from across the country — are participating in our Newton Vineyard Wine Pairing Contest.
From March 11 to July 16, Newton Vineyard will host a series of wine dinners and tastings that showcase their unfiltered wines. The best part: you could win — not one, but two — seats at the table. All you have to do is submit an enthusiastic description of your favorite food and wine pairing on our contest page.
First up is Gramercy Tavern on March 11. In case you needed any more convincing to apply, New Yorkers, here’s what’s on the menu for next Tuesday:
Ruby red shrimp with sweet potato, farro and Brussels sprouts
Unfiltered Chardonnay 2011
Mushroom custard with sunchokes, trout roe and pickled burdock
Unfiltered Cab 2011
Pork bolognese with tagliatelle, fennel and preserved lemon
Unfiltered Merlot 2011
Roasted lamb and braised shoulder with sunchokes, bok choy and hen of the woods mushrooms
Puzzle 2010
Pear custard with linden flowers, brown sugar, cider and vanilla
Not in New York? See below for a list of exclusive wine dinners coming to a restaurant near you:
Gramercy Tavern in NYC on March 11
Ursino in Union, NJ on March 12
EVOO in Boston on March 13
Four Square in Durham, NC on April 15
The Raven’s Club in Detroit, MI on April 16
Olive and June in Austin on April 17
Michael’s on East in Sarasota, FL on May 5
Tongue and Cheek in Miami Beach, FL on May 7
Oak at Fourteenth in Boulder, CO on June 3
Publican in Chicago on June 4
Bistro West in San Diego on July 15
EPIC Roasthouse in San Francisco, CA on July 16
Featured photo: Facebook / Gramercy Tavern
