West Café Features Oregon-based Family-owned Montaribaldi Wines And Our Typically Exquisite Meals On Tuesday, November 17.  10% of Proceeds To Aid Team Oregon.

On Tuesday, November 17, West Cafe’s ever-popular wine dinner returns - featuring downtown Portland’s most delectable comestibles and at least 5 stellar wines courtesy of Piedmont’s Montaribaldi Winery.  Please join us Tuesday 11/20 at 7PM for an exceptional 4 course meal and superlative local wines (yet modestly priced!) amid the warm cozy surroundings of the West.  Since we’re closing in on the holiday season, we decided to feature an Oregon family-owned and operated winery - and we’re donating 10% of the evening’s revenue to Team Oregon, Oregon’s representatives for the 2010 Gay Games in Cologne, Germany.  All this for only $35.00 plus gratuity.  Reservations are required and can be made via phone at 503.227.8189 or email us at eat@westcafepdx.com.  Be sure to make reservations soon as these events typically sell out quickly.

Opening Wine:  2008 Roero Arneis ($20.00/bottle)

First Course: Dungeness crab & chevre cocktail (w/traditional cocktail sauce & wafers)

Wine:  2007 Dolcetto d’ Alba ($20.00/bottle)

Second Course: Waldorf salad of apples, cranberries and pecan halves over frisee

Wine:  2006 “Tre Stelle” Langhe Rosso ($20.00/bottle)  This is a blend of equal parts Barbera, Nebbiolo and Dolcetto.

Third Course: Holiday paella with local shellfish, sausage & chicken over saffron rice & vegetable pilaf

Wine:  2006 Barbera d’ Alba “Du Gir” ($30.00/bottle)  This is a single vineyard Barbera that sees about a year in barrel.  It’s a big wine.

Fourth Course: Coffee & red wine braised leg of lamb with herbed red potatoes roti &red swiss chard

Wine:  2008 Moscato d’ Asti ($20.00/bottle)

Dessert: The most delicious & simple apple crumb pie served with hazelnut & cinnamon ice cream

*All recipes are available, should you want them for replication in your home