Beaujolias Nouveau Dinner @ Mon Ami Gabi

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Beaujolais Expert Yann Bourigault (on the left) will be at Mon Ami Gabi this Monday night

Beat the Monday blues and start your Thanksgiving week off right with an evening of exquisite food and wine.

Mon Ami Gabi ( a Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant) is celebrating the arrival of the Georges Duboeuf 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau with a special dinner on Monday, November 23rd served alongside wines from the Beaujolais and Mâconnais regions of France.

The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with a welcome reception, followed by a five-course dinner paired with wines representing different appellations of the Beaujolais region. Guests will be offered take-home recipes and recommendations for Beaujolais wine pairings. Throughout the evening, Beaujolais expert, Yann Bourigault and Mon Ami's very own, Chef Justin Dumcum will present the dishes and the wines, while conversing with guests and answering questions.

The tasting menu includes:

DUCK CONFIT STRUDEL
Wild Mushroom Cream, Parsley Oil
2007 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages

SEARED SCALLOP, HOUSE CURED PORK BELLY
Hard Cider-Mustard Jus, Celery Root Puree
2008 Georges Duboeuf Mâcon-Villages

COCOA BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB
Whipped Sweet Potato, Carrot -Ginger Relish
2006 Georges Duboeuf Morgon

CHEESE PLATE
Humboldt Fog, Saint Andre, Maytag Bleu, Pickled Cherries
2006 Georges Duboeuf Juliénas

CHOCOLATE BANANA TARTE
Banana Sorbet

The event cost is $65 per guest plus tax and gratuities. Reservations are required; Call 773-348-8886 for Mon Ami Gabi located in Chicago (2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614).

For additional information, please contact Nicole Gebhart at ngebhart@leye.com.