The season is ripe for heirloom tomato everything, and Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave, is offering a scrumptious looking heirloom tomato dinner Wednesday, August 1, because the dinner scheduled for August 2 filled so quickly. The reception is at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7; the evening is $40 per person plus tax and gratuity. (You can add an optional five course wine pairing for an additional $25.) Reservations can be made by calling 502-899-9904
First Course
Heirloom margherita pizza with truffle oil,opal basil, black lava salt, and basil pesto
Second Course
Heirloom tomato and peach salad with baby arugula, fresh goat cheese, balsamic reduction, and basil pesto
Third Course
Grilled Shrimp and chilled orzo pasta with heirloom tomato, artichoke, and cucumber salsa; finished with a cucumber vinaigrette
Fourth Course
Bacon wrapped Pork Tendeloin
Served with Herloom ratatouille, tomato-taragon hollandaise, haricot verts,
And chive oil
Fifth Course
Golden tomato gelato with basil creme anglaise
Sweet mascarpone fritter and heirloom tomato jam
Optional wine pairings for an additional $25
Martin Codax Albarino
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
Brazin Zinfandel
Steele Pinot Noir
Jackson Trigg Ice Wine
