Iowa City Darwin Day Celebration

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Iowa City Darwin Day Celebration Dinner 2008
 
This year's dinner will be held at the beautiful
 
 
 Friday, February 15, 2008 6:00pm
 
Advance tickets required--$40 per person
Soft drinks and gratuity are included
Wine, beer and cocktails may be purchased at the bar
 
Contact a board member to make your reservation
(don't procrastinate, space is limited) 
 

 
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APPETIZERS
 
Chestnut and Asiago Crusted Baked Brie
with Spiced Pear-Currant Chutney, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and

Dungeness Crab Cakes
Served with Crimson Lentils, Caramelized Onions, and a Golden Raisin-Cauliflower Sauce

 

SALAD
 
Spring Greens and Romaine with Balsamic Vinaigrette
 
ENTRÉES
 
Panseared Iowa Pork Tenderloin
Served with Creamy Wild Mushroom Polenta, Braised Napa Cabbage, Granny Smith Apples and a Spiced Apple Reduction

Homemade Ravioli
Stuffed with Pumpkin, Ginger and White Cheddar, Sautéed Fall Vegetables and a Chestnut-Miso Broth

Grilled Iowa Beef Tenderloin
Rubbed with Rosemary, Garlic and Peppercorns, served with House Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Seasonal vegetables and a Caramelized Shallot-Pomegranate Demi Glace

Grilled North Atlantic Salmon
With a Brown Sugar-Soy Glaze, Jasmine Rice finished with a Red Onion-Cilantro-Mint Butter, and Tempura Green Beans

Pecan Crusted Breast of Chicken
With Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables, and a Bijon-Cream Reduction

DESSERT

Crème Brule

White Chocolate Cheesecake

Flourless Chocolate-Kahlua Torte