University House Truffle Dinner

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO MEMBERS OF UNIVERSITY HOUSE, AND THEIR GUESTS 

University House Head Chef Stevie has prepared a superb menu using truffles from our friends  at Black Cat Truffles.  Kristen Simpson and Tom Eadie from Black Cat will join us for this special dinner.

The dishes will be matched matched with premium Italian wines presented by Italian wine guru Sally McGill.In the early 1980s Sally qualified as a professional chef, but within a few years moved to London and entered the wine trade.  While working with a small French wine importer, Sally completed the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Diploma and was awarded the Portuguese Wine Scholarship. Now, Sally travels to Europe annually to meet with existing and new winery partners, to sample new releases and to stay abreast of developments in the world of wine


Spaces limited - book early!

Members $150
Non-members/guests $170

TRUFFLE DINNER MENU

Canape
Pancetta and gruyere cheese croquette, truffle aioli (gfr) (Black cat truffle aioli, truffle salt)
Biancavigna Prosecco NV

1st course (entrée)
Smoked chicken terrine, truffle aioli, crispy kale, compressed apple, candied walnuts, celery leaves (gfr) (Black cat truffle aioli & truffle honey)
2021 Contesa Pecorino
2020 sa Raja Vermentino di Gallura

2nd course
Forest mushroom and truffle risotto, washed rind cheese (gfr) (Black cat Truffle butter, fresh truffle)
2020 Poggio Anima Chianti
2020 Einaudi Dogliani Dolcetto

3rd course
Beef tournedos rossini (beef tenderloin, foie gras, black truffle), pea velouté, fondant potato, madeira gravy (gfr) (Black cat fresh truffle)

2019 Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalicino
2017 Giovanni Rosso Barolo del Commune

4th course
Black forest panna cotta (gfr) (Black cat truffle honey)
Elena Vermouth di Torino Superiore Rosso

Freshly brewed coffee, tea, and petit fours