Peter, the "son" portion of the "father-and-son" team of proprietors at this VERY local haunt (less than a block away), has a passion for pairing delicious wines with the perfect dishes. Here is an example of one of their recent "Wine Dinners":
Il Tiramisu
Ristorante & Bar
presents
Champagne Dinner featuring Laurent-Perrier (France)
Thursday, February 28, 7:00 PM
Il Menu
Aperitif
~ Aperitivo di Champagne ~
aperitif of champagne, campari, and fresh cherry juice extract
First Course
~ Ravioli di Mele e Melanzane ~
homemade ravioli filled with green apples and eggplant,
with prosciutto, apples, vegetable reduction
~ Laurent-Perrier NV Brut L-P ~
a blend of chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot muenier,
presenting a delicate nose
with hints of citrus and white fruit
Second Course
~ Capesante al Forno con Crema di Vaniglia e Cozze ~
scallops baked with maui pineapples, vanilla - mussel sauce
~ Laurent-Perrier Cuveee Rose Brut ~
made from 100% pinot noir, with a highly expressive bouquet of
raspberries, strawberries and black cherries
Main Course
~ Petto di Anitra Arrotolato e Funghi Spumoni ~
duck breast, morel mushroom sauce, sweet corn
~ Chianti Classico Riserva, Castello Banfi 2002 (Tuscany) ~
deep garnet color, aromas of plum, tobacco, & leather, with sweet tannins
Dessert
~ Crostata di Zabbaglione e Limone ~
lemon zabaglione, pine nut tart, honey mascarpone cream
~ Laurent-Perrier Demi-Sec ~
an intense nose of dried fruit, almonds, and hazelnuts,
a creamy and rich texture, with tastes of honey and ripe stone fruits
The cost of the event is $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations are required.
Buon Appetito!!!
Il Tiramisu Ristorante & Bar
(818) 986-2640
13705 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
If you stay in one of our spaces here, or even if you don't, but you plan to be in the neighborhood, I strongly recommend you also plan a visit to this special place. Be sure to mention to Peter that Elizabeth sent you if you are a guest of mine. He promises to take especially good care of you. :)