The Roosevelt celebrated its first birthday at the end of July with a multi-course dinner paired with Wines by Gabriele Rausse. The theme, entitled Veneto, combined a bit of Italy with fabulous Southern comfort.
We hopped on The Roosevelt bandwagon late since they were so busy for the first half of the year, we could not snag a table. We have since enjoyed our culinary excursions to Church Hill. The Roosevelt inspired us to seek out new Virginia wines (still impressed that they present an all-Virginia wine list). We have also appreciated their cocktails (the Orange Door Hinge is a favorite) and, of course, the food (smoked duck was a big hit with me).
For this dinner, we both stepped out of our comfort zone to celebrate.
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| Sardine in Saor (pickled sardine) with Whipped Lardo on Crostini served with Vin Gris de Pinot Noir |
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| Monkfish, Porcini, Cauliflower, Salsa Verde, and Anchovy Bread Crumbs served with Dry Rose |
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| Smoked Pork Shoulder, Polenta, Cranberry beans, Cabbage and Virginia Clams served with Cabernet Franc |
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| Olive Oil Cake, Marscapone, and Orange Sorbet served with Collage |
A lovely dinner. To The Roosevelt: congrats on being in business for a year; may you continue to tantalize our taste buds with inventive Southern fare and libations.
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