Report: 2002 Food and Wine Festival
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Cognac, Port and Brandy

Remy Martin VSOP Cognac - $4.00
It was kicker and better with sweet item or a cigar rather than by itself.

Other Offerings:
Chocolate Truffle - $1.00
Warres Ruby Port - $3.00
Sandeman Tawny Port - $3.25
Germain-Robin Cask #48 Brandy - $5.00
1946 Maison Surrenne Cognac - $20.00

Southeast Asia

Spicy Meatballs with Cabbage and Citrus Sauce - $3.50
Very good with a nice, tasty sauce, though the wrapping seemed a little dry to me. Lord Niekon also found that you shouldn’t try to eat one whole for it was rather big. J

Cabbage Slaw with Torn Chicken with Peanuts and Shrimp Crisp - $2.25
If you don’t like parsley (for it is a rather standout taste), don’t eat this. If you have no problems with parsley, this is an okay dish. I just didn’t think it was as good as grandma’s.

Other Offerings:
Geyser Peak/Canyon Road Shiraz - $2.50
Valckenberg Gewurztraminer - $3.00

New Zealand

New Zealand Green Mussels with Ginger Broth - $2.50
Don’t be put off by the name, for these mussels taste about the same as any other mussels that I’ve ever had. And can I tell you kids, this was a very hearty serving, well worth getting. The veggies and the ginger broth were really great too.

Lamp Chop with Mango Chutney - $4.25
Small portion but the lamb was really great and the mango chutney even better. I know lamb is rather pricey but I would have to think about it a bit if I would pay this price again.

Other Offerings:
Geisen Sauvignon Blanc - $2.50
Brancott Chardonnay - $3.00
Villa Maria Cabernet/Merlot - $3.25

Russia and Eastern Europe

Beef Stroganoff with Buttered Noodles - $3.25
This was excellent and a healthy serving is dished out. We highly recommend this dish when you make your way around the Food and Wine Festival.

Braised Duck and Cucumbers - $3.50
The shredded duck was very tender and good. The cucumber was a nice little side as it cleansed the palate between bites and was quite refreshing.

Other Offerings:
Murfatlar Muscat Ottonel - $2.00
Egervin Egri Bikaver - $1.75
Radegast - $2.25/$4.00
Pilsner Urquell - $2.25/$4.00