First Friday Art Shows 2009
January 2 - Mitch Kitter - Crow Creek Mine
February 6 - Andrea Pendergrast
March 6 - Rochelle Weaver
April 3 - Michael Allen
May 1 - TBD
June 5 - TBD
July 3 - TBD
August 7 - TBD
September 4 - TBD
October 2 - Shelbi Lynne Laughlin Kenney
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New Year's Eve Menu

Italian New Years Eve Dinner
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
$65 per person, $35 wine pairing Antipasti
Antipasti
Cured Meat, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Eggplant,
Roasted Garlic, Olives, and Bruschetta
*Domaine St. Michelle, Brut Extra Dry, Blanc de Blanc, Columbia Valley
Zuppe E Insalata
Rice Soup with Sausage, Lentils, and Spinach
*Chateau De La Grand Croix, Brouilly, Beaujolais, France 2005
Or
Bread Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Garbanzo Beans, Kalamata Olives,
Red Bell Pepper, Basil Pesto, and Pine Nuts
*Torres De Casta, Dry Rose, Catalunya, Spain 2007
Primi Piatti
Fresh Wide Noodles with a Wild Boar Ragout
*Domaine Les Pallieres, Gigondas, France 2004
Or
Fresh Ricotta Stuffed Pasta with Arugala, Toasted Almonds,
Diced Tomato, Roasted Garlic, and Olive Oil
*Renwood, Barbera, California 2005
Secondi Piatti
Braised Veal Shank with
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Tomatoes, Olives, and Gremolata
*Avignonesi, Vino Nobili di Montepulciano, Tuscany 2005
Or
Grilled Tuna with Fresh Oregano Piccata Sauce, Basmati Rice, and a
Sauté of Roasted Red Peppers, Grape Tomatoes, and Spinach
*Joseph Drouhin, Laforet, (Chardonnay), Burgundy 2007
Or
Sautéed Potato Dumplings in Fontina Cream Sauce with Chanterelle Mushrooms,
Roasted Shallots, Red Chard, Toasted Pine Nuts, and White Truffle Oil
*Toasted Head, Pinot Noir, Reserve, Sonoma Coast 2006
Dulce
Chocolate Cannoli Torte
*Chocolate Crème Italian Sparkling Cocktail
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Brewer's Dinner featuring Left Hand Brewing Co. - menu TBD
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Kinley's Previous Special Event Menus
Rodney Strong Wine Dinner w/ Wine Maker Rick Sayer
6pm Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
$95 per person
*All wines hand-selected by Rick Sayer with some released from
The Private Library at Rodney Strong Vineyards
First Course - Sauvignon Blanc
Halibut Dieppoise
Halibut Poached in a Shrimp Fume,
Served with a Velouté Sauce
Second Course - Pinot Noir
Duck, Vanilla Bean, and Leek Soup
with a Duck Confit and Blueberry Topped Crouton
Third Course - Syrah
Coq au Vin
Chicken Braised in Syrah with Fried Pancetta,
Chanterelle Mushrooms and Pearl Onions
Fourth Course - Cabernet Sauvignon
Roast Rack of Lamb
Served on a Dried Cherry and Cabernet Reduction
with Braised Fennel
Grand Finale - Port
Opera Cake
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Robert Hall Winemaker’s Dinner
630pm Monday, June 23rd, 2008
$85 per person
First Course
Baked Alaskan Oysters topped with Pernod, Tarragon Aioli,
Asparagus, Brie, and Truffle Oil
Robert Hall Sauvignon Blanc
Second Course
Grilled King Salmon on a Tasso Ham Cornbread with a
Blueberry Barbeque Sauce, Sugar Snap Peas, and Scallion Wisps
Robert Hall Rhone de Robles
Third Course
Cuban Braised Lamb in a Criollo Sauce with Black Beans and Yellow Rice
Robert Hall Syrah
Fourth Course
Grilled Marinated Rib Eye Steak, Portabella Mushroom Cap,
and Roasted Bell Peppers with a Reduced Veal and Mushroom Jus
Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon
Grand Finale
Puff Pastry Filled with a Grilled Peach and Apricot Compote
Robert Hall Orange Muscat
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Alaskan Brewery Dinner
630pm Thursday June 12th 2008
4 courses $55 pp
Greet Beer
Alaskan Summer Ale Kolsh
First Course
Raspberry Wheat and Soltice Salad
Green Oak Leaf, Shaved Fennel, Heart of Palm, Raspberry,
Mango Lime Vinaigrette
Second Course
Belgian Wit and Onion Crusted Alaskan Rock Fish
Mornay Sauce, Anchovy, Lemon, Caper Garnish
Third Course
Jalapeno IPA and Flank Steak
Harissa Dry Rub, Sweet Potato, Black Bean Hash,
Avocado Compound Butter
Fourth Course
Coffee Brown and Chocolate Crème Brule
Served with an Espresso Ganache
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Mother's Day
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Adults - $40 pp / Children - $20 pp
Amuse
Smoked Salmon Toast Point, Asparagus Tip, Dill
Taltarni, Brut Tache (Rose), Victoria
Soup or Salad
Garden Pea Soup with Ginger, Saffron, and Almonds
Shooting Star, Aligote, Washington 2006
Or
Salad of Mache & Frisee, Fuyu Persimmon, Calamyrna Fig,
Rosemary Spiced Walnut, Asiago Cheese, Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Maryhill Sangiovese, Columbia Valley 2004
Entrée
Pan Seared Rockfish and Shrimp Brochette in an Orange Rosemary Shrimp Fume’ with Basmati Rice, Shredded Summer Squash, Grape Tomatoes, and Curly Endive
Fairview, Viognier, South Africa 2006
Or
Herb de Provence Rubbed Prime Rib with a Shallot Au Jus, Horseradish-Chive Blossom Compound Butter and a Chevre Yukon Gold Potato Gratin
Ryan Patrick Vineyards, Rock Island Red,
(%57 Merlot, %37 Cabernet Sauvignon, %6 Cabernet Franc), Columbia Valley 2004
Or
Smoked Artichoke Heart and Asparagus Quiche
with a Roasted Pine Nut and Green Bean Relish
and Topped with a White Truffle Hollandaise
Silvan Ridge, Pinot Noir, Oregon 2006
Dessert
Vanilla Chiffon Cake w/ White Chocolate Mousse,
Fresh Strawberries,& Crème Chantilly
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Justin Vineyards and Winery Winemakers Dinners
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
$110 pp
First Course
Whole Calamari Stuffed with Herbs, Rice, and Golden Raisins
in a Sauvignon Blanc Lemon Pan Sauce
Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles 2007
Second Course
Braised Octopus Marinated in Olive Oil, Oregano, and Lemon
Tossed with Artichoke Hearts, Olives, and Okra
Justin Chardonnay, Paso Robles 2006
Third Course
Rabbit Braised in Syrah with Cinnamon,
Pearl Onions, and Tomatoes
Justin Syrah, Paso Robles 2005
Fourth Course
Wild Boar Chop Topped with Feta, Lemon Zest, and Oregano,
Resting on Stewed Spinach in a Pomegranate Gastrique
Justin Tempranillo, Reserve, Paso Robles 2005
Fifth Course
Lamb Moussaka Roulade with Eggplant, Potatoes,
Béchamel and a Lamb Jus
Justin Isoscoles, Paso Robles 2005
Sixth Course
Greek Parfait with Bittersweet Chocolate, Almond Praline, Brandied Figs,
Chocolate Cabernet Mouse, Honeyed Walnuts, and Dark Chocolate Sorbet
Justin Obtuse, Paso Robles 2006
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Kinley's Valentine's Day Aphrodisiac Dinner
Thursday, February 14th, 2008
$65 per person, $35 for wine pairing
Appetizer
Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Almonds and a Coriander Curried Hollandaise
Gloria Ferrer, Blanc de Noir, Sonoma County
Or
Oysters on the Halfshell with Pineapple Serrano Rice Wine Mignonette
J & F Lurton, Sauvignon Blanc, Les Fumes Blanches, VDP, Cotes du Taro, France 2005
Soup / Salad
Carrot Coconut Ginger Soup
Clay Station, Viognier, Lodi, CA 2006
Or
Spiced Shrimp on an Avocado Strawberry Salad
Kim Crawford, Riesling (Dry), Marlborough, N.Z. 2004
Entree
Steamed Mussels on a Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Risotto
Silvan Ridge, Pinot Noir, Oregon 2006
Or
Guava – Chipotle Glazed Quail on Duck Confit with Cornbread Stuffing and Chocolate Jus
Perrin & Fils, Les Christins, Vacueyras, Orange, France 2006
Or
Spaghetti Squash Ravioli, Port Wine, Blue Cheese Cream Sauce with Sautéed Spinach & Grape Tomatoes
Tenimenti, Angelini Tuttobene, Toscana Rosso, Tuscany 2004
Dessert
Raspberry – Mango Springrolls with a Dark Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Banfi Cellars Rosa Regali, Italy
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Midnight Sun Brewers Dinner
Tuesday, February 5, Mardi Gras 2008
$70 per person
Pride
Breaded Soft Shell Crab on Maque Choux Accented with Chili Oil
Greed
Cornmeal Crusted Catfish on a Spinach, Mushroom, and Tasso Ham Sauté Topped with Fried Artichoke Hearts
Envy
Jambalaya with, Andouille Sausage, Chicken, and Crawfish
Wrath
Alligator Soup with Sherry
Gluttony
Shrimp Etouffee over Rice Pilaf
Sloth
Elk Sausage with Fried Plantains on a Jerk Spiced Demi Glace
Lust
Bread Pudding with a Cherry Cabernet Sauce
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2007 New Year's Eve Dinner
Monday, December 31st, 2007
$65 per person, $35 for wine pairing
Amuse
Duo of Tarts, Mango Chevre, and Avocado Shrimp
Appetizer
Blue Cornmeal Crusted Soft Shell Crab
on a White Corn and Quinoa Pilaf
with Chipotle Hollandaise
Balletto, Gewurztraminer, (dry), Russian River Valley, Sonoma County 2006
Or
Braised Pork on a Queso Fresco
and Lobster Polenta Cake with Mole Sauce
Sella & Mosca, Grenache, Riserva Cannonau Di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy 2003
Soup or Salad
Mussels with Braised Greens
in a Saffron and White Bean Broth
Echelon, Pinot Noir, Central Coast, CA 2005
Or
Jicama, Tomatoes, Black Beans, and Roasted Butternut Squash
Tossed in a Cilantro- Lime Vinaigrette
Clay Station, Viognier, Lodi, CA 2006
Entree
Cocoa and Spice Rubbed Slow Roasted Prime Rib
with a Roasted Garlic Ancho Demi Glace
and Crispy Fried Sweet Onions
Kono Baru, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2006
Or
Pan Fried Chilean Sea Bass in a Pumpkin Chile Sauce,
Toasted Sunflower Seeds, and Grilled Heart of Romaine
Panther Creek, Pinot Gris, Melrose Vineyard, Oregon 2005
Or
Spaghetti Squash Ravioli in a Roasted Pablano and Grape Tomato Cream Sauce
Cline Cellars, Carignane, Ancient Vine Contra Costa County 2004
Dessert
Chocolate Mojito Rum Soaked Cake,
Mint Buttercream, and Candied Lime Peel
Black Chook Sparkling Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia N.V.
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Midnight Sun Brewers Dinner
Thursday, November 15th, 2007
$50 per person
First Course
Belgian Pale Ale - 5% ABV, 25 IBU's.
Tempura Battered Halibut Cheek with a Caramelized
Apple Gastrique and Candied Hop Polenta
Second Course
Cohoho Imperial IPA - 8% ABV, 85 IBU's
Mixed Baby Greens Tossed in a Dry Hopped Vinaigrette,
topped with Julienne Fennel & Orange Supreme
Third Course
Wrath Belgian Double IPA - 8.3% ABV, 100 IBU's
Seafood Gumbo with Crawfish, Shrimp, Scallop, Basmati Rice
Forth Course
Imperial Chocolate Pumpkin Porter - 7.8% ABV, 30 IBU's
Duck & Pork Country Pate with a Cocoa Butternut Puree
Fifth Course
Arctic Devil Barley Wine - 13.5% ABV, 20 IBU's
Berry Cobbler
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Banfi Vintners Winemakers Dinner feat. Dan Coats
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
$70 per person
Vigne Regali, Principessa Gavia Gavi
Shrimp and Oyster Bruschetta with a Mango Mint Relish
Castello Banfi, Centine Rose
Smoked Calamari Batons in a Cucumber Tower with
a Lavender Beurre Rose
Castello Banfi, Chianti Classico Reserva
Sage Rubbed Pulled Pork and Roasted Chestnut
Ravioli in a Madeira Apple Cider Broth
Castello Banfi, SummuS Sant’ Antimo
Braised Lamb Shoulder in a Rosemary Pan Reduction
with Roasted Fall Vegetables
Rosa Regali, Brachetto d'Acqui
Shortcake Fritter Filled with a Rhubarb Compote and
Topped with a Fresh Strawberry Cream
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Rodney Strong Vineyards feat. Rick Sayers
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
$70 per person
Rodney Strong, Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Vineyards,
Charlotte’s Home, Sonoma 2006
Poached Pear and Fried Polenta with a Chevre Cream
Rodney Strong, Chardonnay, Estate Vineyards,
Chalk Hill, Sonoma County 2005
Blue Crab and Fresh Corn Cake on Crispy Vidalla Onion
with a Tarragon Beurre Blanc
Rodney Strong Zinfandel, Knotty Vines,
Estate Vineyards , Sonoma County 2005
Moroccan Chicken Breast on Lemon Zested Cous Cous
with a Sundried Tomato and Fennel Cream
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Vineyards,
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County 2003
Beef Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine and Veal Stock
Rodney Strong, Pinot Noir, Estate Vineyards,
Russian River Valley 2005
Medallions of Veal Tenderloin on Pommes Frites au Fet de Canard
with a Light Cherry Demi Glace
Rodney Strong, A True Gentleman’s Port,
Sonoma County 2004
Baklava with Pistachio Crusted Marscapone


