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It was quite an evening at Terra Restaurant & Bar September 2002 as guests gathered for an evening of fine dining a la Chef Jeff Rossman.

Chef Jeff, always inspired in the kitchen, created a magnificent 4 course dinner, 3 of which were abalone based.

Abalone are rare these days but are being successfully farmed in Baja, California by BC Abalone...... and we thank them and Chef Jeff's artistry for an incredible abalone dinner.

Guests sat down to a 1st course of abalone custard with vermouth and complemented by Josmeyer Riesling Wine. With palettes teased, the 2nd course of abalone & blue crab salad with a delightfully light lemon grass vinaigrette followed accompanied by Stag's Leap Cellars Sauvignon Blanc and alot of smiles. The 3rd course was happily received and disappeared amidst happy banter. This main course was a plantain crusted abalone & grilled filet mignon with mango butter. This course melted away between sips of Starr Pinot Noir.

And who could pass up dessert? Carmelized bananas foster with toasted pecans and coriander ice cream enjoyed with Quady Essensia.

Copyright Margo Schwab 2002. All rights protected.

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