The popular “Seat at the Table” dinner series returns to wrap up the year at The Coronet with the next event at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27. The intimate five-course dinner includes crafty creations from chef Moody Elbarasi and wines by Quench Fine Wines.
All throughout the summer, the reservation-only dinner has been a hot commodity, and all of the past “Seat at the Table” dinners have either filled up quickly or sold out completely.
Seats are $85 per person with wine pairings. The required reservation can be made by emailing sally@cafecoronet.com or calling (520) 444-2830.
“Seat at the Table” Dinner Menu
First Course
- Butter Poached Oysters – honey whipped goat cheese, asparagus salad, fried herb dust
- Paired with Bernhard Ott “Am Berg” Grüner Veltliner, Wagram, AT 2015
Second Course
- Roast Duck over Citrus – ginger & butternut coulis, radish nutmeg confit, beurre noisette
- Paired with the Abbazia di Novacella, Kerner, Alto Adige, IT 2016
Third Course
- Pork Tenderloin – roast celery root, garlic anchovy milk purée, watercress
- Paired with the Abbazia di Novacella, Schiava, Alto Adige, IT 2017
Fourth Course
- Braised Lamb Shank – brown butter herb sauce, baby carrot & peewee puree, tarragon white pepper coulis
- Paired with the Chateau de Bellevue “Lussac St. Emilion” Merlot, Cab Franc, Bordeaux, FR 2015
Fifth Course
- Roast Prune, Eel & Basil Pudding – fresh cream, spiced persimmon jam
- Paired with Colpetrone Sagrantino Di Montefalco Umbria, IT 2011
The Coronet is located at 402 E. Ninth St. For more “Seat at the Table” dinner series information, call (520) 444-2830 or visit cafecoronet.com.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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