Varanese, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue in the historic Clifton neighborhood, will host a special “Fall Garden Squash Dinner” on Thursday, October 27 at 6:30pm. Versatile varieties of squash, like acorn and butternut, will be used in each of the five courses. Each variety will be prepared in a different way, thus providing multiple flavor combinations for diners. The cost of the dinner is $40 per person plus tax and gratuity, with an optional wine pairing for an additional $25. Reservations are required with a credit card and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.

The menu will consist of:
First Course
Home-Style Deviled Eggs with 2yr. Aged Prosciutto
Roasted Acorn Squash and a Maple Bourbon Drizzle

Second Course
Shaved Squash and Radish Salad
Topped with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Finished with an Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Third Course
Butternut Squash Bisque and Pan Seared Bay Scallops
Garnished with Popcorn Shoots

Fourth Course
Char Grilled Quail
Served over Roasted Squash Risotto
Finished with a Dried Cherry Gastrique

Fifth Course
Pumpkin Crème Brulee
With a Fall Spiced Whipped Cream Topping

Optional five course wine pairing - $25
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc
Shooting Star Chardonnay
Concannon Petite Syrah
Brazin “Lodi” Zinfandel
Villa Maria Cellars Select Riesling