Prepare Your Palate for a Scotch-Pairing Dinner

Enjoy an evening of food and spirits, hosted by Russ Kempton.

Warm up on a chilly fall evening during the Scotch-Pairing Dinner hosted by Courtyard Newark at the University of Delaware on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The evening is hosted by Russ Kempton, international spirits expert and the owner/founder of Grapes & Grains. Here’s a glance at the menu:

  • Arrival: Whisky-anCnoc 12-year
  • First course: Mini jumbo lump crab cakes, paired with Old Pulteney 12-year
  • Second course: Harvest salad with roasted butternut squash, quinoa, pears, brandied Craisins, almonds and a honey-balsamic dressing, paired with Cardhu 12-year
  • Third course: Grilled beef tenderloin wrapped in prosciutto topped with a shallot and oyster-mushroom demi-glace, paired with Dalmore 15-year
  • Dessert: Rustic apple tart served with toffee and caramel UDairy Creamery ice cream, paired with Glenmorangie 18-year

Price per person: $89 plus 20 percent gratuity. Special hotel guestroom rate for dinner guests: $99 plus tax. Advanced reservations for both dinner and room are required.

More information:
Scotch Pairing Dinner
Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 6–9 p.m.
Courtyard Newark at the University of Delaware
400 David Hollowell Drive, Newark
737-0900

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