Passport to Sparkle

# ✨ Passport to Sparkle ✨

Hosted by Chef Irvin 📍 Lakewood, Dallas 📅 Tuesday, December 30 🕖 7:00–9:00 p.m. 🍾 BYOB – Bubbly encouraged! Guests will share their sparkling wine toasts with one another throughout the evening.

Grab tickets here: Passport to Sparkle | Wednesdays Angels

## 🥂 Five-Course Global Menu with Sparkling Pairings

### 1. French Appetizer – Cheese Soufflé

• Suggested Pairing: Brut Champagne (classic, crisp, elegant)
• Notes: Airy Gruyère soufflé sets the tone for French sophistication.

### 2. Italian Soup – Minestrone with Pesto Drizzle

• Suggested Pairing: Prosecco DOC (light, fruity, refreshing)
• Notes: Bright vegetables and herbs echo Prosecco’s lively character.

### 3. Spanish Salad – Ensalada Mixta

• Suggested Pairing: Brut Nature Cava (dry, citrusy, mineral-driven)
• Notes: Olives, roasted peppers, tuna, and egg bring bold Mediterranean flavors.

### 4. American Main Course – Beef Tenderloin with Peppercorn Cream Sauce & Two Sides

• Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes with chive butter & roasted Brussels sprouts with pancetta and balsamic glaze
• Suggested Pairing: California Sparkling Rosé (fruit-forward, full-bodied)
• Notes: Rosé’s depth complements the richness of beef and hearty sides.

### 5. Italian Dessert – Panettone Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard

• Suggested Pairing: Moscato d’Asti (sweet, lightly sparkling, low alcohol)
• Notes: A festive, gentle finish to close the evening.

## 🎲 The Foodie Challenge

Throughout the evening, guests will collect “passport stamps” by completing playful challenges tied to each course. Expect trivia, sensory surprises, and cultural riddles revealed course by course. The full details remain a mystery until dinner begins—so come ready to laugh, learn, and toast together.

## 👗 Attire Theme: Jet-Setter Sparkle

Dress as if you’re boarding a glamorous flight to celebrate New Year’s Eve around the world. Think:

• ✈️ Jet-Setter Chic – scarves, sunglasses, travel-inspired accessories
• ✨ Sparkle & Shine – sequins, metallics, glitter to match the bubbly theme
• 🌍 Regional Flair – a beret for France, a red scarf for Spain, California casual, or Italian elegance

Your outfit may even earn you bonus stamps in the Sparkling Passport challenge…