Attended by 8 of my most noble friends who rang in the new year with white roses, golden plates, and extra champagne. Thanks all who attend.

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First Course

Orange Fennel and White Onion Salad- marinated in its own juices and lightly salted. Kalamata olive garnish

Main Course

Pork Pibil- thinly sliced pork loin and onion marinated in an anchiote-orange vinaigrette and baked in banana leaves

Mango Salsa- fresh salsa of diced mango, white onion, red bell pepper and cilantro

Plantains- caramelized in unsalted butter

Green beans- sautéed in browned butter and tossed with toasted pine nuts

Wine

- 2006 Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc – for salad course

- 2005 Bodegas Bernabé Navarro Beryna- for main course

Dessert

Pomegranate Gelato with dark fudge sauce – a dreamy concoction of cream and pomegranate frozen into a gelato and topped with dark chocolate fudge

Sparkling

- 2007 Braida Brachetto d’ Acqui