The Nutcracker Five Course Dinner

# 🎄 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.

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## 🍴 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.