Wow! What a great night of fabulous wine and delicious food!!
Those members that were able to make the "A New Zealand Wine Tasting" event on September 7th, New Zealand may never again be thought of the same way again. The food from Cassatt's and Chef Jacque was really amazing. When paired with the specific wines selected by Saulo, our sommelier who led the diners through the selection, background, and reasons for the pairing, both the food and the wine made each that much better.
We certainly hope to have more events like this next season!
Tremendous thanks go to Elizabeth Lockhart and Tracey Pilsch, our intrepid social chairs, for putting on such a great event!
We certainly hope to have more events like this next season!
Tremendous thanks go to Elizabeth Lockhart and Tracey Pilsch, our intrepid social chairs, for putting on such a great event!
Food by Cassatt's - A Kiwi Cafe1st Course
New Zealand Pinot Gris...with Cold red curry and butternut squash with diced fresh mango 2nd Course New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc...New Zealand green lip mussels and shrimp ceviche style; Green apple, cucumber, grapefruit and lime juice 3rd Course New Zealand Pinot Noir...Leg of lamb and exotic mushrooms in a flaky pastry topped with celery root mashed potato; Cranberry chutney 4th Course New Zealand Blend...Beef roulade with spinach, sumac, fennel braised in a Black olive red wine sauce; Quinoa and carrot dariole 5th Course Pavlova with berries and kiwi fruit; Passion fruit sauce Cassatt's is a cozy, bistro-style restaurant serving tasty dishes featuring a New Zealand flair. Located in the Lee Heights shops on Lee Highway in Arlington, they serve Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Weekend Brunch, with specialty coffees, wines and homemade desserts.
Why name a cafe after Mary Cassatt?Cassatt's is a gallery for local artists that offers art classes as well as being a Kiwi Cafe!
And yes, this Mary Cassatt really is the American impressionist who painted with Monet, Manet, Degas, and the other French impressionists. Click here for more on Mary Cassatt. 
Many of our artists evoke the style of Mary Cassatt and the impressionists in their work
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Want to know more about New Zealand Wines?
There are 10 different wine regions in New Zealand spread across the island from North to South. Wine styles you are familiar with are featured - Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, etc. - and are regular award winners! Visit the official website of New Zealand Wine for more (and amazing photos of this incredibly beautiful country)! Where is Cassatt's? |