An unforgettable long weekend at the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival

23.05.2017 22:10

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I traveled to the Nantucket Food & Wine Festival this past weekend, thanks to Stella Artois. Read on below for my favorite moments from the trip!

Short Rib Ragout with Parmesan Polenta, Peas & Fava Beans from Brant Point Grill
Gnocchi al Zafferano Gorgonzola from The Westmoor Club
Scallops from The SeaGrille
Whipped Ricotta with Grilled Broccoli Rabe & Truffle, topped with Crispy Pancetta from Station 21
Lamb Sausage Sliders from The Proprietors

Cranberry Infused Pinot Gris from Cisco Brewers
Sauvignon Blanc from Long Meadow Ranch
Opus One 2013 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec) from Opus One Winery

Vegetarian Flatbread: Parsley Pesto, Pickled Shallots, Fontina Cheese, Topped with Arugula
Grilled Prime Ribeye Cap Steak with Crushed Marbled Potatoes
Stella Artois Cidre Float: Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Drizzled with Stella Artois Cidre-infused Caramel)

Pretzel Fritters: Bentons Smoked Pork Jowl, Beer Cheese, Mustard Seed
Carrot Hummus: House Naan, Dukkha Spice
Fried Broccoli: Peanuts, Slaw, Sambal Vinaigrette
Rye Cavatelli: Currants, Chickpeas, Kale, Brown Butter
Cannelloni of Braised Short Rib: Taleggio Fondue, Peas, Black Trumpet Mushrooms

If you drink beer or cider straight from the bottle, essentially four bottles of CO2 are going straight into your stomach. Pouring it into a glass -- straight down the middle with vigor -- releases the carbonation.
Use your dominant hand during a tasting, so your brain has to think less about the approach and more about the smelling and tasting.
"What grows together, goes together." Things that grow on a farm often pair well together.
"Richness" is just a really fancy word for "fat," and it comes from butter, vegetables (like avocado) and oils.