Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host a special Heirloom Tomato Dinner on Tuesday, August 30 at 6:30pm. Each course in the dinner will showcase heirloom tomatoes, which have become increasingly popular due to their intense flavors, beautiful shapes and sizes, and unique coloring. The cost of the five-course dinner is $40 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and an optional wine pairing is available for an additional $25. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.

“The heirloom tomatoes are currently at their peak,” says Erik Abraham, Chef de Cuisine. “With the season quickly coming to a close, this is our last chance to highlight the several varietals of heirlooms that we use at Varanese, which come from all local sources including our own garden.”

The menu will consist of:

First Course
Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes
With Basil Pesto and Balsamic Reduction
Garnished with Fresh Pea Tendrils
Wine: Dry Creek Chenin Blanc

Second Course
Chilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Soup
Topped with Cucumber Granita and Micro Basil
Wine: Belle Glos Pinot Rose

Third Course
Heirloom Tomato Salad Topped with Sliced Avocado, Burrata Cheese,
Black Lava Salt and Popcorn Shoots Drizzled with Ancho Buttermilk Dressing
Wine: LaCrema Pinot Gris

Fourth Course
Sliced Prime Strip Steak over Heirloom Tomato Risotto
With Salsa Verde and Heirloom Tomato Salsa
Wine: Sledgehammer Red Zinfandel

Fifth Course
Goat Cheese Cheesecake Topped with a Heirloom Tomato Jam
Served with House-Made Black Pepper Ice Cream
Wine: Artesa Pinot Noir