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Spring Wine DinnerSaturday, May 29th, 2010 | 6:30pm
Price: $98 per person, inclusive.
Special room rates available.
Advance reservations required. Limited seating.
Call 1-888-959-9590
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence annually since 2003.
In preparation for each of our wine dinners, Chef Zimny crafts a delicious array of tantalizing foods to please the palate. Then, with Assistant Manager and Food and Beverage Director, Fernando Salvador—who is also a sommelier—they carefully select the perfect wine for each course. By combining their talents, the spring wine dinner is always a culinary success.
This year, we will be featuring Columbia Valley wines from Hogue Cellars.
Chef Zimny’s Menu
Carpaccio of Kobe Beef, Mustard Oil, Micro Greens, Shaved Asiago Cheese
Lobster Consomme, Stewed Cherry Tomatoes, Lobster, Saffron Oil
Humboldt Fog, Watercress, Arugula, Roasted Peaches, Toasted Hazelnuts, White Balsamic Syrup, Hazelnut Oil
Blood Orange Frappe, Fennel Pollen
Confit of Rabbit Leg and Seared Loin, Truffle and English Pea Risotto, Ramps, Morels
Baked Strawberry Pudding, White Chocolate Panna Cotta, Strawberries Poached in Champagne Syrup, Balsamic Florentine Cookie
As past guests know, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge wines dinners are sold out within a few days after they are announced - so don't delay! Plan to stay the night at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and take advantage of a special room rate for wine dinner guests. Call 777-2801 in Anchorage, or 1-888-959-9590 toll-free.
Meet Executive Chef Matthew Zimny
Matthew Zimny, a native of Michigan, arrived in Alaska over ten years ago. Matthew started his career cleaning a neighborhood bakery after school at the age of 15. Realizing his passion for cooking at The Sample Room, a tapas style restaurant, Matthew prepared everything from scratch. His time as Sous Chef defined his style of cooking, where quality is everything. Matthew became part of the CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation team in 2004, working at Seward Windsong Lodge, as the Sous Chef at The Resurrection Roadhouse. Working along side Executive Chef Erik Slater, Matthew honed his culinary skills and talents. We are pleased to announce his new position as Executive Chef of the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.
In February 2009, Executive Chef Matthew Zimny led a fundraising event for the Zonta Group of Anchorage. They hold an annual series of cooking classes titled the Accidental Gourmet. Matt was asked to lead one of these classes and show the aspiring household culinarians how to prepare a full four course meal. Matt did an amazing job teaching his new students and received great feedback on his recipes, his teaching style and overall presence in the kitchen.
