If it feels like everyone’s going to Portugal lately, you’re not wrong. People are flocking across the ocean to check out the sun-washed beaches, historical cities, and of course the amazing food and wine. You can get a taste of what all the jet setters are getting into at Forage in Cambridge on Tuesday, May 21st as Stan Hilbert and chef Eric Cooper take a deep dive into the natural wines of this storied country.
Take a look at the menu below, which features some of this season’s first local ingredients like Taranome Salad with Blueberry Umeboshi Vinaigrette and Pistachio Dukkah; and Duck Breast with Garlic Scapes, Lavender & Chili Maine Grains Salad and Braised Cabbage. You’ll also get to taste four fabulous wines from the Doro to Montejunto and Alentejo, including 2022 Rabigato, Muxagat; 2021 “Anfora Branca,” Uvio; and 2023 “Branco do Tareco,” XXVI Talhas. Scoop up spots here between 5:00 and 8:45pm. Dinner costs $110 per person, and you can always take home any bottles you like after dinner for retail prices, just talk to your server. Stay in the know about Forage’s weekly wine dinners by signing up for their email newsletter on their website, and give them a ring at 617.576.5444 if you have any Qs.
Portugal Wine Dinner Menu
OMNIVORE
Taranome Salad
Blueberry Umeboshi Vinaigrette, Pistachio Dukkah
2022 Rabigato, Muxagat, Douro
Seared Pork Terrine
Nigori Sake Pommes Purees, Rhubarb & Black Pepper Chimichurri
2021 “Anfora Branca,” Uvio, Douro
Duck Breast
Garlic Scapes, Lavender & Chili Maine Grains Salad, Braised Cabbage
2021 “POP Tinta,” COZs, Montejunto
Marsh Hay Cold Smoked Bloomsday Cheddar
Herby Green Salad, Rosemary Infused Forage Field Blend Vinegar Dressing, Potato Chips
2023 “Branco do Tareco,” XXVI Talhas, Alentejo
VEGETARIAN
Taranome Salad
Blueberry Umeboshi Vinaigrette, Pistachio Dukkah
2022 Rabigato, Muxagat, Douro
Garlicky Lentil & Rice Fritter
Nigori Sake Pommes Purees, Rhubarb & Black Pepper Chimichurri
2021 “Anfora Branca,” Uvio, Douro
Mushroom Skewers
Garlic Scapes, Lavender & Chili Maine Grains Salad, Braised Cabbage
2021 “POP Tinta,” COZs, Montejunto
Marsh Hay Cold Smoked Bloomsday Cheddar
Herby Green Salad, Rosemary Infused Forage Field Blend Vinegar Dressing, Potato Chips
2023 “Branco do Tareco,” XXVI Talhas, Alentejo
