Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host the Rodney Strong Wine Dinner on Tuesday, August 23, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The special guest for the evening will be Liz Hammer with Rodney Strong Vineyards, who will be on hand to answer questions about the wines being served and their special attributes. Rodney Strong is the 20th largest wine company in the U.S., and it was named the 2013 American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast. The cost of the six-course dinner is $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations for either night are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.

The menu will consist of:

First Course
Sauvignon Blanc
Crispy Fried Coconut Scallop
With Vanilla Beurre Blanc, Orange Marmalade and Baby Coconuts

Second Course
Chardonnay
Baby Romaine Salad with Soft Cooked Egg, Charred Tomatoes and Smoked Bacon
Finished with Parmesan Crisp and Roasted Garlic Aioli

Third Course
Pinot Noir
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms with an Arugula and Cashew Pesto, Goat Cheese Crumbles and Red Wine Marinated Cherries Finished with a Balsamic Reduction and Kale Chips

Fourth Course
Cabernet Sauvignon
Crispy Beef Brisket Carnitas Taco
With Chimichurri, Ale 8 Pickled Cabbage Slaw, Sliced Radish and Micro Cilantro

Fifth Course
Symmetry
Dry-Aged Lamb Porterhouse Chop
Served with a Roasted Beet Puree and Braised Greens
Finished with a Horseradish-Smoked Mustard Cream Sauce

Sixth Course
Knotty Vine Zinfandel
Blackberry, Pretzel and Caramel Nugget Parfait
With White Chocolate Mousse, Dark Chocolate Ganache and a Vanilla-Port Wine Pastry Cream