Boathouse Event January 30, 2010
“5 Courses of Pure Bliss”

Shake Off the Mid-Winter Blahs
and Help Us Celebrate
The Fine Gourmet Flavors of Northern Michigan!

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind Northern Michigan feast, set in the majestic Boathouse Restaurant on Old Mission Peninsula. Renown local chef Eric Nittolo will prepare a sumptuous 5-course meal, featuring 8 gourmet flavors straight from Brownwood Farms and an eclectic collection of wines from Chateau Grand Traverse and Bowers Harbor Vineyards. Join us and sample expertly crafted dishes like Seared Venison, Duck Confit, and Truffles Valhrona, each paired with delicious local wines.

Boathouse Event January 30, 2010

  • January 30th, starting at 6:30pm

  • The Boathouse Restaurant on Bowers Harbor

  • Tickets -- $55 per person

  • Reservations recommended.
    Simply call (231) 223-4030.


The Menu

Boathouse Event January 30, 2010

Boathouse Event January 30, 2010

Boathouse Event January 30, 2010

  • Toast - Bowers Harbor Vineyards Blanc de Blanc bubbly
  • First course - Venison seared in cast iron featuring Brownwood Farms award-winning Famous Kream Mustard and popular Michigan Blueberry Preserves, along with merlot, shitakes, and burning rosemary.

    Wine Pairing: Chateau Grand Traverse 2007 Pinot Noir
  • Second course - Scallops “Mano de Leon” featuring Brownwood Farms rich Pumpkin Butter, sage leaves, and caviar.

    Wine Pairing: Chateau Grand Traverse 2008 "Ship of Fools" Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris/Pinot Noir
  • Third course - Alaskan Halibut donned with celeriac puree, pancetta and beurre blanc using Brownwood Farms delicious Apple Riesling Salsa.

    Wine Pairing: Bowers Harbor Vineyards 2006 "Montana Rusa" Riesling
  • Fourth course - Duck Confit prepared with brandied chanterelles, marzipan, fortune cookie, Blossom Honey, and Brownwood Farms Famous Cherry Butter.

    Wine Pairing: Bowers Harbor Vineyards 2006 "2896" Langley Meritage
  • Fifth course - Truffles Valhrona topped with Brownwood Farms delectable Chocolate Cherry Topping and Cherries Jubilee.

    Wine Pairing: Chateau Grand Traverse NV Cherry Port Wine

The Wine

The “5 Courses of Bliss” dinner event will be accompanied by fine wines from the cellars of Bowers Harbor Vineyards and Chateau Grand Traverse as listed in the menu above. Join us at the Boathouse and enjoy several of Northern Michigan's finest selections, each chosen and paired under the expert guidance of Sean Okeefe (Chateau Grand Traverse) and Spencer Stegenga (Bowers Harbor Vineyards).

Join Us!