Delmonico Cooks Up a 5-Course Wine Dinner

Bam! Not to be outdone by Thomas Keller, now Emeril Lagasse is holding a dinner at his restaurant at the Venetian on Aug. 24.

Granted, the ragin’ Cajun chef won’t be in the house (he’ll be at Lagasse Stadium at the Palazzo on Aug. 15), but that’s not going to stop Delmonico Steakhouse from serving up a five-course dinner created by chef de cuisine Ronnie Rainwater.

The whole kit and caboodle is paired with wines from the Wine Spectator Grand Award list selected by master sommelier Kevin Vogt.

The $175 dinner is all part of Carnevale, that celebration of food and wine going on all month over at the Venetian and Palazzo.

For tickets, call 702-414-1992.

Wine Reception
Canella Prosecco Superiore Conegliano/Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G

First Course
Fava Bean & Italian Summer Truffle Salad – Pecorino Romano
Jermann Pinot Grigio, Collio 2010

Second Course
Charred Octopus  – Roasted San Marzano Tomatoes – Frisee Lettuce
Jermann Vintage Tunina, Collio 2008

Third Course
Rabbit Fricassee – Pasta – Fresh Herbs
Terrabianco Campaccio 2007 Super Tuscan

Fourth Course
Grilled Piedmontese Beef Ribeye Steak Fiorentina
Orma, Bolgheri 2008
Speri Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico, “Sant Urbano” 2007

Dessert
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta –Fresh Summer Berries – Aged Balsamic – Almond Cookie
Pieropan Recioto di Soave, “Le Colombare” 2007
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Emeril Lagasse[Photo: Martha Stewart Living/Omnimedia]