Italy to France Wine Dinner Series at III Forks

III Forks has launched an "Italy to France" wine dinner series, taking place once per month at the Lakeshore East prime steakhouse. Starting on Wednesday, July 11, Chef Hans Aeschbacher will feature a three course menu (tuna carpaccio; shrimp and prosciutto risotto; Italian pear sorbet) paired with Tuscan wines selected by Sommelier Anton Licko. The "Italy to France" wine dinner series will continue on August 22 (Bordeaux, France), September 26 (Rhone, France) and October 24 (Piedmont, Italy). 

Seatings are available between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. 

Italy to France Wine Dinner Series
$55 per person

Tuscany: Wednesday, July 11
Tuna Carpaccio, garlic aioli, sea salt, fried shallots, micro arugula salad San Quirico, Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2015
Shrimp and Prosciutto Risotto, mushrooms, grana padano Ruffino 'Modus', Red Blend 2014
Tuscan Style Italian Pear Sorbet with Pernod Famiglia Cotarella, Pomele Rosso Dolce 2016

Bordeaux: Wednesday, August 22

Orange Salad with grilled asparagus, jumbo lump crab, orange dressing Chateau Graville-Lacoste, White Blend 2016
Poached Smoked Pork Belly, onion bordelaise, mashed potatoes, arugula, red wine vinaigrette Chateau Lescalle, Red Blend, Bordeaux Superieur 2014
Crepe Cake with strawberry topping and candied orange rind La Fleur d'Or, White Blend, Sauternes 2013

Rhone: Wednesday, September 26

Warm Rhone Brie Cheese, buttered French baguette, mixed greens, roasted shallot vinaigrette Domaine St. Cosme 'Les Deux Albion Blanc' White Blend 2016
Lamb Chops with Lentils du Puy Domaine Mathieu, Cotes du Rhone, Red Blend 2015
Vanilla Cream Brulee, fresh berries Durban Domaine De Muscat De Beaumes de Venise, Muscat 2014

Piedmont: Wednesday, October 24 

Piedmontese Salad- mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, white anchovies, grilled Italian  bread Monchiero Carbone Roero, Arneis Cecu, 2015
Piedmontese Pork Shank, French style roasted potatoes, vegetables, red wine sauce Mauro Molino, Barbera d'Alba, 2016
Hazelnut Torte, fresh berries, Chambord fruit coulis Ceretto, Moscato d'Asti 2016