Celebration of Artichokes Dinner
Who: Firefly Grill and Wine Bar hosts a ‘Celebration of Artichokes Dinner’
What: Encinitas’ renowned wine connoisseur, Jim Barrasso, is taking his culinary brilliance one step further. With the help of Ocean Mist Farms, the largest grower of fresh artichokes in the United States, and local marketing firm Artichoke Creative, Firefly Grill and Wine Bar will be hosting the second annual ‘Celebration of Artichokes Dinner’ on April 3, 2008, offering food and wine aficionados a dining experience unlike any other.
The innovative use of fresh artichokes in dishes is a trend that has recently been gaining more momentum within the culinary industry. Lifelong artichoke aficionado, Artichoke Creative founder David Boylan, Firefly Grill and Wine Bar’s local marketing firm, approached Barrasso with the idea of hosting an exclusive artichoke dinner in 2007 during peak artichoke season. After working together to create this notable experience, Barrasso and Boylan were taken aback by the astonishing turnout and enticing appeal the artichoke dinner held. Well aware of an artichoke’s health benefits and extraordinary taste, the duo have made it their responsibility to share that knowledge with the general public through the ingenious annual ‘Celebration of Artichokes Dinners.’
Some of the unique artichoke courses in this year’s ‘Celebration of Artichokes Dinner 2008’ will include:
• Smoked Gouda and Artichoke Corn Risotto Fritter Appetizer
• Braised Lamb Osso Bucco – Roasted artichoke, fresh herb & smoked Mozzarella cannelloni, with Natural Thyme Lamb and jus
• Roasted Pineapple and Jerusalem Artichoke Tart with sweet basil ice cream and ginger caramel
When: Thursday, April 3rd at 6:00 pm
Where: Firefly Grill and Wine Bar
251 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
Contact: Patrons interested in experiencing the ‘Celebration of Artichokes Dinner 2008’ on April 3 are encouraged to make reservations early by calling Firefly Grill and Wine Bar directly at (760) 635-1006. For questions, please contact Erin Thomas at (760) 943-2333.
For more information about Firefly Grill and Wine Bar please visit www.fireflygrillandwinebar.com http://www.fireflygrillandwinebar.com. For more information regarding the nutritional benefits of artichokes, etc please visit www.oceanmist.com http://www.oceanmist.com.
About Firefly Grill and Wine Bar:
Firefly Grill & Wine Bar is a stylish, comfortable and contemporary restaurant where guests can sip, sample and savor. Firefly serves an eclectic blend of inventive yet unpretentious comfort cuisine exquisitely paired with limited-production wines from around the world. Firefly Grill & Wine Bar is open seven days a week. Reservations are recommended by calling (760) 635-1066. For directions and hours, visit the restaurant online at www.fireflygrillandwinebar.com.
