Dining Details Blog

This year’s event was such a success that our second annual Presidential Dining Experience is already booked for next year! Besides the $12,000 that Wells Fargo donated to the event up front, we raised an additional $18,500 the night of the event. Not bad for our first fundraiser! Not only did we help raise a grip of funds for Mama’s, everyone had a great night! With Robbie running the kitchen, and Chef PJ on the demos, wine pairing with Sommelier, Mark Davidowski, and the great energy of everyone attending, our first annual “Presidential Dining Experience” was an absolute success!

See all of the photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/30698433@N02/sets/72157616198337926/

The Menu:
Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Stuffed Filo Bites with Morels, Ramps, and Fresh Thyme
2005 D’Abbatis Cava Spain

Seared Scallop with Vermouth Grape Sauce over Celery Root Puree
2007 Domaine Cassagnoles Blanc, Gasgone France

Savory Roasted Red Pepper Mascarpone “Cheesecake” with Rosemary Crust, Balsamic Basil, and Yellow Pepper Drizzle with Parmesan Crisp
2007 Candella Pinot Noir, Mission Ranch Vineyard, Monterey, CA

Prosciutto Wrapped Baby Greens and Asparagus Spears with Sauteed Fava Beans, Baby Artichoke Hearts, and Balsamic Reduction
2006 Vietti Barbera d’Asti, Italy

Kaffir Lime and Champagne Sorbet

Chinese Five Spice Braised Short Rib with Sweet Soy Miso Glaze, Served with Wasabi Potatoes Au Gratin and Chinese Long Beans
2005 Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial, Sardon De Duero, Spain

Ghirardelli Chocolate Lava Cakes with Chocolate Ganache and Fresh Berry Coulis
2007 Icardi Brachetto, Italy

Thank you to our Generous Sponsors of the Evening:
Wells Fargo Bank
Meritage Wine Market/ www.meritagewinemarket.com
Specialty Produce/ www.specialtyproduce.com
Concepts Event Design/ www.conceptseventdesign.com
Embellishmint/ www.embellishmint.com
TK&A/ www.tkacatering.com
Todd Pyke on Guitar/ www.toddpyke.com
Don Mirra Photography/ www.donmirra.com
ADventure Imaging/ www.adventureimaging.com
Summerland Letterpress/ www.summerlandletterpress.com
Hyatt Regency La Jolla/ www.lajolla.hyatt.com
San Diego Culinary Institute/ www.sdci-inc.com