Delaware Valley chapter: German Wine Society Tony Lawrence Dinner

From: Beth Sheligo <bsheligo@germanwinesociety.org>

Subject: German Wine Society Tony Lawrence Dinner

Date: August 22, 2023 at 8:16:24 PM EDT

To: German Wine Society Members and Friends <bsheligo@germanwinesociety.org>

Hello Everyone,

 

We are pleased to announce our annual dinner on the deck with chef and member Tony Lawrence. The specifics are as follows:     

 

Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: The Lawrence Residence

                   239 East High Street

                    Philadelphia, PA 19144

Price: $95.00 per person for couple members and single members +1, $105.00 per person for non-members and additional guests. The price includes food, wine, tax and gratuity. Payment at the door is acceptable, by cash or check payable to the GWS only. If you are paying by check, please have the check written out before you arrive at the venue. If you are unsure what the amount should be, reach out to  me and I will advise you in advance.

RSVP: By reply to this email or call and leave a message at 856-228-7330 no later than noon on Saturday, September 10th. All reservations will be confirmed by email. All attendees must reserve in advance, no walk-ins will be seated. Space is limited so we cannot guarantee there will be availability until September 10, but you are welcome to inquire at any time via email or phone. We advise you to reserve early to avoid disappointment.

 

This is a rain or shine event. In the event of inclement weather, the location will shift to a private home near the Lawence’s house. We will advise those attending in advance of the new address. There is free street parking at both locations.    

 

The program for the evening follows:

 

THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY’S ANNUAL SUMMER DINNER EXPERIENCE

             A TERROIR TASTING OF THE GERMANIC GRAPE STYLES OF NEW YORK &

         TONY’S CREATIVE MENU DESIGNED AROUND AROMATICS FRUIT & ACIDITY 

                           SENECA , KEUKA , CAYUGA LAKES VS   LONG ISLAND 

              PROFILE – RIESLINGS, GEWURZTRAMINERS, SPARKLING & DESSERT 

THE FINALIZED LIST OF WINES WILL COME LATER . 

A TASTING OF 14 NEW YORK STATE GERMANIC STYLE WHITES WITH SEVEN GLOBAL SMALL PLATES 

                                GLOBAL   INSPIRED  SMALL PLATES MENU                                                

                                                       FRENCH INSPIRED

YUKON GOLD DUCK FAT POTATO PANCAKE GOAT CHEESE CITRUS BUTTER SAUTEED ESCARGOT

                                            SPARKLING GEWURZTRAMINNERS

 

                                                        ASIAN INSPIRED

 ASIAN BBQ  CRISPY PORK BELLY  CORN TACO W/ LEMONGRASS GRANNY SMITH APPLE SLAW  

                                                   SPARKLING RIESLINGS

 

                                                        GREEK INSPIRED

    MARINATED ARTICHOKE CAPERS  SPINACH W/ MANDARIN ORANGE CHOPPED GREEN 

                                                OLIVES  GREEK FETA & ORZO 

                                                          DRY RIESLINGS

 

                                                        WHEN IN ROME 

       GRILLED CHICKEN ROASTED RED PEPPER FENNEL GRAPEFRUIT SAUCE

                    ON A BED OF WHITE CANNELINI BEANS & ARUGULA 

                                                      GEWURZTRAMINERS

 

                                                    PACIFIC RIM INSPIRED

     CHILLED THAI- ASIAN CURRIED LOBSTER COCONUT MILK GINGER VEGETABLE SOUP

                            TOPPED WITH CRUMBLED RICE CRACKER BACON DUST

                                                      SEMI DRY RIESLINGS

 

                                                    AMALFI COAST INSPIRED

                            FRESH ANGELHAIR PASTA W/ LEMON PESTO 

   Finished with red pepper flakes aged pecorino Citrus Butter Truffle Panko Breadcrumbs 

                                                    SEMI SWEET RIESLINGS 

 

                                                           SOUTHERN USA

        LEMON SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE W/ LEMONCELLO MASCARPONE CREAM 

                                                       Orange fig Jam Drizzle

                                                LATE HARVEST – ICE WINE

 

I hope to see  you there!

 

Beth Sheligo, Chapter Chairperson

All Society members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication, and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events. We suggest those attending either utilize a designated driver or other means of transit or mostly taste rather than consume alcohol when such drivers or alternate means of transportation are not available.