Mediterra "Farm to Table" Dinner Will Benefit Westminster

Princeton’s renowned Mediterra Restaurant & Bar will host its second annual “Farm to Table” dinner at the County Corners Farm located at 74 Wilson Road in West Amwell Township/Lambertville, NJ on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 4:00pm.

The “Farm to Table” event, held inside the barn on this certified organic farm, brings together fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, local farmers and chefs. The dinner, a cocktail reception and five-course dinner paired with artisan wines, will feature fresh, seasonal, local ingredients.

Tickets are $100 per person plus tax and gratuity. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Westminster Choir College of Rider University.  For reservations or more information, please call Mediterra at 609/252.9680.

Dinner menu
Reception
Bruschetta of Shepherd’s Cushion Cheese, Local Peach Compote and Housemade Organic Guanciallle
Local Scallops with Organic Smoked Bacon and Paprika Olio
Organic Lamb and Mint Albondigas with Local Cucumber and “Ewgurt”
Truffled Natural Chicken Liver Crostino with Fresh Sage and White Summer Truffle

Wine Pairing: Cristallino, NV, Cava, Penedes

Dinner
Summer Melon Gazpacho with Acacian Honey, “Ewgurt” and Mint
Organic Hand Spun Cow’s Milk Mozzarella with Heirloom Tomato and Basil Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Wine Pairing: Verdejo, Bodegas Nieva, "Ermita del Nieve", Rueda, Spain, 2006
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Handmade Cavatelli with Summer Squash Ragu, Parmigiano Reggiano and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Young Natural Chicken with Summer Peaches, Smoked Paprika and Citrus Roasted Corn Salpicon

Wine Pairing: Tempranillo, Castillo Labastida, 2003, Rioja
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Grilled Organic and Grass Fed Beef, Local Spinach Timbalo, Bababloo fondue

Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sebastiani, 2004, Alexander Valley

Dessert
Blueberry and Sheep’s Milk Ricotta Cheesecake