In support of Movember, Ten Restaurant & Wine Bar (@tenrestaurant) in Port Credit hosted a Hunter's Wine Dinner this past Tuesday. The fundraising dinner brought together eight talented chefs who each donated their skills and time for a great cause. In case you live in a cave (that is, a cave with internet) Movember is responsible for the sprouting of mustaches on men during November of every year to raise funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer. Personally, I'm not a big fan of facial hair...I like my men clean shaven...makes me kinda glad that today is the last day of Movember :D Sorry I digress...
The Hunter's Wine Dinner was held on the second floor of the newly renovated Ten Restaurant, a perfect venue for private events and parties.
Rosewood Estates & Winery (@Rosewoodwine) provided all the wines and mead cocktails for the Hunter's Wine Dinner. By the way, I absolutely adore Rosewood! They have such great wines and they throw the best events (I attended All-Stars In The Vineyard and the Bees, Mead & Cheese class earlier this year...both tons of fun).
Krystina Roman from Rosewood giving guests a short intro about their wines and meads.
A stellar line-up of wines for the night.
Eight chefs. Eight courses. Annnnnnnnd GO!
RED DEER CARPACCIO
Crispy yolk, preserved chantrelle, beetroot mayo, pumpkin seed oil
Brendan Prong (@chef_prong), West 50 Pourhouse & Grille (@West50Pourhouse)
Wine pairing: 2010 Pinot Noir
RABBIT RILLETE
Maple, salad of raw & pickled vegetables, grilled bread
Peter Pietruniak (@Chef_PeterP), Ten Restaurant & Wine Bar, C2C
Wine pairing: 2011 Wild Fermented Chardonnay Reserve
GNOCCHI POUTINE
Elk osso bucco, cheese curds, bone gravy
Frankie Mazzonetto (@chefrankthetank) & Anthony Maniccia, Frankie Fettucine's Food Truck
Wine pairing: 2008 Cabernet Franc Barrel '59 (library wine)
BOAR BELLY RAVIOLI
Seared diver scallops, yukon potato, cipollini, apple cider
Sean Deabreu, Spice Lounge and Tapas (@SpiceLoungePC)
Wine pairing: 2010 Sussreserve Riesling
BRAISED HORSE SHORT RIB & VENISON CHOP
Scotch oatmeal, popped amaranth, smoked sour cream
Nic Prong (@NicCanCook), Ten Restaurant & Wine Bar
Wine pairing: 2010 Merlot
DUCK & CHEESE PLATE
Crostini with ricotta, preserved peach, shaved foie | Polenta & confit with olive & truffled brie | Short bread with toffee cheddar & smoked duck breast
Christina Todd, Ten Restaurant & Wine Bar
Wine pairing: 2010 Merlot
BLACK FOREST CAKE
Sour cherry & brandy foie macron, chocolate sauerkraut cake, white chocolate bavarian
Logan Prong (@logan_prong), Redpath Sugar, Logan
Wine pairing: Mon Cheri Celebration Mead Cocktail
MIGNARDISES FINISH
Royce Li, 78 Degrees Catering
Wine pairing: 2008 Mead Royale
Holy moly. In a nutshell, I had deer, rabbit, elk, boar, horse, venison, and duck at the Hunter's Wine Dinner. All in one night. All in one sitting. Doesn't get any game-ier than that! I think it's safe to say that such a seriously delicious "game meat feast" does not happen often in one's life...if ever...even mine. Perhaps another Hunter's Wine Dinner next year? Make it an annual event? I hope so *hint hint* ;)
You made my night, Hunters! THANK YOU (Movember thanks you too)!
You made my night, Hunters! THANK YOU (Movember thanks you too)!
Back: Brendan, Nic, Peter, Logan
Front: Frankie, Christina, Anthony, Royce, Sean
