James Beard Foundation Dinner- Napa Valley, CA

Sunday July 12, 2009

Join Chef Neal Fraser in Napa Valley where he will be part of the line-up of guest chefs for the James Beard Foundation’s Legends of Wine IV Gala Dinner. The evening, which will take place at La Toque in the Westin Verasa Hotel is hosted by Chef Ken Frank and marks the end of a special weekend celebration honoring one of the most respected winemaking families in the world—the Barrett Family of the acclaimed Chateau Montelena. The menu:

Seared Sea Scallop
glazed corn, bacon, radish, burnt orange–cardamom emulsion
by JBF Award Winner Chef Sanford D’Amato

Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2007

Squab en Croûte
eggplant sauce
by JBF Award Winner Chef Michel Richard

Chateau Montelena Zinfandel 2003 (in magnum)

Wagyu Beef
wild mushroom–potato terrine
by Host Chef Ken Frank

Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

Grilled Sonoma Lamb
white carrot purée, basil mint fluid gel, crispy squash blossom
by Chef Neal Fraser

Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Frog Hollow Peach Pit Panna Cotta
peach sorbet, almond streusel
by JBF Award Winner Chef Stephen Durfee

Chateau Montelena Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2005

For reservations or further information please call 707.257.5157.

Doughnut Shoppe

Wednesdays

Pastry Chef Mariah Swan takes doughnuts to a whole new level every Wednesday night at Grace Restaurant. Selections change seasonally and are made with the freshest ingredients available. Doughnut Shoppe Night begins at 6:00pm.

If you prefer, you can take Grace Restaurant's Doughnut Shoppe home with you. We will work with you to create the perfect assortment of doughnuts for your next party, dinner or special event. Please call 323-934-4400 to place your order and schedule a pick up date and time. Orders require a 72-hour notice and are available Tuesday through Sunday of each week.

Doughnut Shoppe To Go

$18 per dozen plus tax, minimum order

Following is a sample of our Doughnut Shoppe Menu on Wednesday Evenings at the Restaurant:

Filled Doughnuts
Ginger Cream Cheese
Banana Fritter
Pistachio
Lemon Meringue

Glazed Doughnuts
Curried Sugar
Buttermilk Brown Butter
Raspberry
Salted Caramel

Ice Cream
Vanilla
Chocolate
Hazelnut Gelato
Blueberry Malt
Chocolate Sorbet

For Dipping
Warm Spiced Milk

Three Doughnuts & One Ice Cream 12
Five Doughnuts & Two Ice Creams 19
All Doughnuts & Three Ice Creams 25

Burger Night

Sundays

Wind down your weekend by pumping up your palate with a gourmet burger made with dry-aged beef and your choice of buttermilk blue, gruyere, or truffle cheese. Not that you need anything but the beef, the burger comes with fries, pickles, ketchup, aioli, and a fleur de sel bun, all house made.

Pastry Chef Mariah Swan adds her sweet touch with creative milkshakes such as Caramel Tequila, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Spanish Latte and Dreamsicle.