Gastrosleuth DFW - The Wolfpack

# 🎄 The Nutcracker Five‑Course Dinner

Tuesday, December 9th – Chef’s Home, Lakewood BYOB | $39.95 per person | Prepaid Admission Required
Step into the magic of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with a culinary journey through its enchanting scenes. Each course is paired with a suggested wine, and guests are invited to bring one bottle to share with their tablemates, enhancing the communal spirit of the evening.

Grab tickets here: The Nutcracker | Wednesdays Angels

## 🍴 Menu & Pairings

• Appetizer – “Toy Soldier Mushrooms” Cremini mushrooms stuffed with herbed goat cheese and breadcrumbs. Wine Pairing: Pinot Grigio Suggested Bottle: Italian Pinot Grigio
• Soup – “Snowflake Waltz” Parsnip & potato velouté with truffle oil drizzle. Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Suggested Bottle: California Chardonnay
• Salad – “Dance of the Flowers” Winter greens with candied pecans, pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, and floral vinaigrette. Wine Pairing: Rosé Suggested Bottle: Provençal Rosé
• Main Course – “Nutcracker’s Crown” Crown Roast of Pork with apple‑cranberry stuffing and rosemary jus. Wine Pairing: Zinfandel Suggested Bottle: California Zinfandel
• Vegetable Side – “Land of Sweets Garden” Roasted Brussels sprouts with hazelnuts and honey glaze. Wine Pairing: Gewürztraminer Suggested Bottle: Alsace Gewürztraminer
• Carb Side – “March of the Toy Soldiers” Wild rice pilaf with cranberries and herbs. Wine Pairing: Merlot Suggested Bottle: Washington State Merlot
• Dessert – “Sugar Plum Fairy” Plum & almond tart with spiced crème anglaise. Wine Pairing: Ruby Port Suggested Bottle: Ruby Port

## 🍷 Guest Experience

• BYOB Tradition: Each guest brings one bottle of the wine to share with their tablemates.
• Communal Tasting: Wines will “dance” with each course, creating a shared journey through the ballet.
• Cost: $39.95 per person, prepaid in advance of attendance.

Cheers, Chef Irvin, Richard George, Brad Kowalke, Rikida Starace, Amanda Teel, & Tiffany Teel.

## 🎄 A Global Christmas Feast

Hosted by Chef Irvin 📍 Lakewood | 🗓 Tuesday, December 16th | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.💰 $44.95 per person | 🍷 BYOB with communal wine sharing encouraged👥 Limited to 16 seats | First come, first served
Grab tickets here: A Global Christmas Feast | Wednesdays Angels

### 🥟 Appetizer: Italian Arancini with Truffle Aioli

Golden risotto balls filled with fontina cheese, lightly fried and served with a silky truffle aioli.

Suggested Wine Pairing: Prosecco – crisp bubbles cut through the richness and complement the earthy truffle.

### 🍲 Soup: Moroccan Harira

A soul-warming tomato-based soup with lentils, chickpeas, cinnamon, ginger, and fresh herbs. Served with a wedge of warm flatbread.

Suggested Wine Pairing: Grenache – spice and fruit notes echo the soup’s aromatic depth.

### 🥗 Salad: Nordic Beet & Citrus Salad

Roasted beets, orange segments, pickled red onions, and dill over arugula with a mustard-honey vinaigrette.

Suggested Wine Pairing: Dry Riesling – bright acidity balances the sweetness of beets and citrus.

### 🍽 Main Course: Greek Lamb Youvetsi

Tender lamb slow cooked with cinnamon, tomatoes, and orzo, finished with grated kefalotyri cheese.
Sides:

• Roasted Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
• Crispy Lemon Potatoes with Oregano

Suggested Wine Pairing: Xinomavro or Cabernet Sauvignon – bold reds that match the depth of the lamb and spice.

### 🍰 Dessert: Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème

Silky dark chocolate custard infused with cinnamon and a hint of chili, topped with whipped cream and cacao nibs.

Suggested Wine Pairing: Ruby Port – rich and spiced to mirror the dessert’s bold flavors.

Cheers, Chef Irvin