Beaujolais Nouveau + Chef Mavro = Wine Dinner to Die For

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On the heels of Chef Mavro's wildly successful Julia Child- inspired three-course menu that was offered earlier this summer, Chef George Mavrothalassitis and his crew of chefs have once again created a special, limited-time three-course menu, this one to accompany the release of the 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau. The three courses, created by Chef Mavro and Chef de Cuisine Kevin Chong, are specifically designed to be paired with the wine, which is a low-alcohol "new wine" produced in France's Beaujolais region by Georges Duboeuf.

Beaujolais Nouveau is a young, bright and fizzy red wine made from handpicked Gamay grapes. While most red wines improve with age, this one is all about freshness and should be enjoyed right away.  Following the longtime French tradition of releasing Beaujolais Nouveau on the third Thursday of November, the 2009 vintage will be released November 19, 2009 around the world. In addition to Chef Mavro’s Honolulu dinners, special Beaujolais Nouveau dinners called "Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé!" (The new Beaujolais is here!) will take place in New York, Miami, Las Vegas and many other places.

Seating for the "Le Beaujolais est Arrivé!" dinner will be limited and available by reservation only, November 19-December 5, 2009, 6-9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.  Call 944-4714 or email chef@chefmavro.com.

Chef Mavro’s Beaujolais Nouveau Menu
“Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!” includes three courses plus
pre-appetizer, pre-dessert & mignardises for $59.00

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU GLASS 10.00 (BOTTLE 45.00)

Three Courses
 SALADE DE CHAMPIGNONS SAUVAGES INDOCHINE
sautéed maitake mushrooms, green papaya,
sumida watercress, galangal and kaffir lime

COCHON DE LAIT LACQUE (served tableside)
crispy suckling pig, molokai sweet potato puree,
pickled mustard cabbage, white pineapple pork jus

FLAN DE CITRON DE "LA GRAND’ ILE"
meyer lemon curd, japanese cheese cake, citrus salad
ginger ice cream, pomegranate syrup