Just the latest proof that I-Drive does have more to offer than what locals seem to give it credit for the last Vine & Dine of the year, on October 26th, at the Rosen Centre (next to the convention center) promises to be an evening to remember. Titled Fire & Ice the bold menu, by Chef Fred Vlachos, is inspired by the age old saying 'opposites attract' with chilled, refreshing tastes paired against warm, spicy, smoky selections.
The five-course meal begins with an appetizer course of Chilled Oysters with Asian Mignonette and Wakame Salad, accompanied by a Domaine St. Michelle Luxe Blanc de Blancs, followed by a second course of spicy Shrimp Fra Diablo served with Squash Blossom and Goat Cheese Foam and an Eroica Riesling. A fiery yet cool Goldschlager Sorbet is served prior to the main course: a Smoked Duck Breast topped with Huckleberry Verjus Sauce, Sweet Potato Rosti and Sugar Snap Peas and served with Col Solare. The dessert is a Pumpkin and Cinnamon Cheesecake layered between gingerbread cookies topped with toasted meringue. The dessert course will be served with Inniskillin Vidal Icewine.
The
event begins at 6:30PM in Rosen Centre's Everglades Bar for wine and cocktails
(I highly recommend checking out their amazing sustainable
and organic wine list) before moving for dinner into the adjoining
Everglades Restaurant, with it's beautiful decor
celebrating Florida. If you want to make a night of it the hotel is
sponsoring special room rates for the dinner event.
