Spring 2008

APRIL 2008 SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA

Spring has officially arrived and soon to follow is the 2008 Spring Equinox ‘Amici e la Celebrazione’, our ‘Friends and Celebration’event on Friday evening April 11th. We are connecting with the Masciarelli Wine Company on this occasion, with wines from the Umbria region of Italy. Tom Gilrien, Cape’s Regional Manger, will introduce us to a few delicacies with in the Portfolio. Tom has been on board with our program for some three years now, yet this is Mascarelli’s Wine Company’s first appearance. Tom is excited to share his pairing selections with all of you. You will encounter some classic Italian varietals. Reception will commence at 6:30pm, with table side hors d’oeuvres. Reservations are currently being accepted. Bookings can be made by telephone on 508 255 8547, or email us info@nausetbeachclub.com. Best is to just reply!!! Click to view/download menu in PDF format.

MENU- IN- MAKING

We are in the interim period. However we know the pattern and those old favorites all of you look forward to upon returning: the stable, the classic signature dishes that have created and supported the establishment. Like the Sun-dried Tomato Crusted Halibut with a Lobster Reduction Sauce. We literally have to wait for the likes of the Atlantic fish to start migrating up the coast and then deal with the spiratic occurances.We are toying with Monkfish Medallions, Sauted Rainbow Swiss Chard and a White Wine-Butter-Saffron Sauce. Tim Frairy’s local arugula, peppery in taste, Grapefruit Segments and Crumbled Goats Cheese with Citrus Vinagrette. The breaded Veal Cutlet Milanese with Reduced Balsamic and Fresh Tomatoes Roasted with Herbs and Garlic. Even the pasta take on a lighter approach: Home Made Raviolis, Spinach and Riccota Cheese with Roasted Pommi Tomato Sauce with a touch of Cream and Roasted Galic. Oh and that standard Fettucini with lobster and a Cognac Cream Sauce.

WINE AWAY, IF YOU PLEASE

Sally Campbell has already begun attending this season’s wine tastings. Even though there are a few classic vintages remaining in the cellar, she has been preparing herself for the changes that will occur this season. There have been a few wines in both the bianco and rosso categories that have really come on like gang buster. The Branko, Tocai 2005 form Friuli has been a real favorite to many of our winter steady customers. You will get a chance to taste this at the Amici Dinner, along with it’s bigger sister, Branko, Pinot Grigio 2006. With in red category, one of our recent Spanish Celebrazione wines, the 2005 Nita, Priorat, has absolutely surprised us with those returning and requesting the gem from Spain. Check out the new Riesling by the glass, 2003 Josemeyer from Alsace. This is smooth but a dry Riesling. Or, the Big Boy from the US of A, Napa, Philip Togni, Cabernet Sauvignon. A great year 2002, and full as can be with lots of dark fruit, soft tannins and a lingering finish.

OTHER DATES AND OCCURANCES

Besides the seasonal celebrations parties, we conduct business as usual and gear up for another exciting summer season. I will say though, it should be a very interesting 2008 on the Cape; if I could only project the trail towards the November Election. Be sure the October letter will have plenty to say regarding the impacts.