Discover the many flavours of Canada's Capital Region during Taste of Winterlude, from January 28th to February 21st, 2010.  Enjoy our exclusive prix-fixe menu created specially for the festival.  This menu will be available every evening between January 28th and February 21st, with the exception of February 14th, Valentine's Day.  Reservations can be made by American Express Card holders between January 11th and 18th, and by the general public anytime after January 19th, however the menu is available to all customers, with and without reservations.  Or you may want to join us for the Walkabout Winter Feast with Savour Ottawa on February 9th.

Make a difference!  Pay for your meal with your American Express Card and American Express will donate 5% of the purchases charged to Food Banks Canada.

Taste of Winterlude Menu

Enhance your Winterlude experience by trying local wines!  We are offering a wine pairing for our Winterlude Menu from local Prince Edward County Winery Huff Estates.

Appetizers

Gnudi - hand-rolled goat's cheese gnudi with bechamel sauce, crispy sage, shaved black truffles
Huff Estate South Bay Chardonnay
or
Salmon belly sashimi, truffled soya dressing, roasted cashews, butterfly sky farms micro mezuna
Huff Estate Off Dry Riesling

Main Courses

Thyme and garlic seared skate wing, butternut squash battonets, white navy beans, buttered brussels sprouts, poached cippolini onions, double-smoked bacon, olive oli roasted baby eggplant
Huff Estate Pinot Gris
or
Mariposa Farms venison osso bucco, dried fruits, reduced jus, herb-whipped potatoes, brocollini
Huff Estate South Bay Merlot Cabernet

Desserts

Rosemary and maple crème brulée, salted peanut brittle
Huff Estate First Frost Vidal
or
Red wine and spice poached plums, whipped crème fraiche, crispy Convent Farms organic honey shards
Huff Estate First Frost Vidal

$45.00 per person, plus taxes and gratuity
Wine Pairing - $28 per person

 Walkabout Winter Feast with Savour Ottawa and Taste of Winterlude

On Tuesday February 9th, Join Savour Ottawa and Taste of Winterlude for an evening of local, seasonal cuisine.  Enjoy a five-course, wine-paired meal at several of Savour Ottawa's finest restaurants, including a welcome reception at the Courtyard Restaurant.  Begin the evening at the Courtyard Restaurant, then continue as your group strolls from restaurant to restaurant, with a sommelier as your guide, to taste and savour each pairing of food and wine.  Bundle up, wear comfortable footwear and prepare for a delightful winter dining experience of local fare! 

$130 per person

Pre-registration required - call 613-715-9399 or events@groovygrapes.com