June 28, 2008: watermelon

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Welcome cocktail:
Watermelon-Shiso Mojito

Amuse-bouche:
Kebab of Watermelon, Bresaola, and Caper Berry
Vegetarian alternate: Sheep’s milk cheese instead of bresaola

Appetizer:
Chilled Thai-Spiced Watermelon Soup with Crab
Vegetarian alternate: Sans the crab

Paired with: Francois Pinon Vouvray Tendre Cuvee Tradition, 2006, Loire Valley

Main dish:
Fried Pork Belly with Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Vegetarian alternate: Roasted Golden Beet with Shiitake Mushrooms and Pickled Watermelon Rinds

Paired with: Ommegang Hennepin Farmhouse Saison Ale, Cooperstown, NY

Salad:
Watermelon and Green Papaya Salad with Tequila Vinaigrette

Paired with: Salneval Albariño, 2007, Galicia, Spain

Dessert:
Watermelon Cream Sorbet with Pirouettes
Served with coffee or mint tea

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