The Owensboro Convention Center is hosting a “Passionate Pairings” Cork & Cuisine event on February 10, offering a five-course meal paired with wine and spirits throughout the Valentine-themed evening.
Attendees will learn about the drink selections chosen for each course, plus there will be giveaways including an opportunity to take home one of the wines and spirits featured throughout the dining event. A photo booth will also be on site.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person or two for $130 and include all wines and spirits. Reservations must be made and the event is for those age 21 and older. Tickets are available online at OwensboroTickets.com or at the Owensboro Convention Center Box Office.
This Cork & Cuisine is sponsored by Creation Gardens and Something Borrowed.
The menu will be as follows:
Beginnings – Appetizers
“Cutie Pie” Crab Stuffed Mushroom
“Be Mine” Domestic and Imported Cheese and Fresh Fruit Display
Street Corn Dip with Crostini and Tortilla Chips
Paired with Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Third Date – Soup
“Hopelessly Devoted to You” Asian Dumpling Soup Garnished with Diced Green Onions
Paired with Ketel One – Cupid’s Cosmo
Anniversary Time – Salad
“Be My Baby” Bibb Salad, Tickled Pink Onions, Toasted Walnuts, and Feta Cheese with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Paired with Chandon Garden Spritz
Milestone Moments – Main Course
Grilled Beef Filet with Teddy-Bearnaise Sauce and Chives
Pan Seared Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic Butter Sauce
Brown Butter Haricot Vert with Almond Slivers and Cherry Tomato
“Love Bug” Baked Potato with Cheese, Bacon, Sour Cream, and Green Onion Filling
Heart Shaped Roasted Beet
Paired with Numanthia Termes and Dickel 8 Year Small Batch Bourbon on the Rocks
This Thing Called Love – Dessert
“Love You” Double Layer Strawberry Cake Topped with Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Sauce and Chocolate Curls
Paired with Espresso Martini by Ketel One
