This sabbath evening I attended a black tie dinner for Members of the Foundation of The College of St. John The Evangelist.
I have transcribed the menu below, with detailed descriptions of what I personally ate and drank.
Grand Prebois Marsanne- Viognierm Vin de Pays des Portes, 2005
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Beetroot Bavarois with Smoked Eel and Mache Salad.
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