Waterleaf to Host Dutton-Goldfield Wine Dinner April 24
Waterleaf restaurant in Glen Ellyn will host a special wine dinner on Thursday, April 24, featuring the celebrated wines of the Dutton-Goldfield winery located in the Russian River Valley in northern California.
The evening will begin with a champagne reception and amuse bouche at 6:30 p.m. Special guest Dutton-Goldfield Winery National Sales Director John Schulz will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about the winery and fine wines. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. The price of this exclusive four-course dinner is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Waterleaf Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian has prepared a delicious seasonal menu with carefully selected wine pairings for this event. The dinner will begin with Poached Shrimp-avocado, cashew and basil-citrus Salad paired with 2012 Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay from Dutton Ranch in Green Valley. The second course features Pear-Ginger Soup with mint oil paired with 2011 Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay, Rued Vineyard, Green Valley. The third course offers Roasted Duck Breast, almond-sweet potato casserole and tart cherry compote accompanied by 2012 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, Dutton Ranch. The fourth course is a selection of Artisanal Cheeses and grape compote paired with 2011 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, Freestone Hill Vineyard, Russian River. Completing the meal is Blackberry Crostada with vanilla-honey float.
To make reservations for the Dutton-Goldfield Winery Dinner at Waterleaf, call (630) 942-6881.
Established by a handshake in a vineyard in 1998 by longtime colleagues and friends Steve Dutton and Dan Goldfield, Dutton-Goldfield Winery has since grown to more than 1,000 acres in more than 80 separate vineyards located throughout western Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the mainstays of Dutton-Goldfield production, along with small lots of Syrah, Zinfandel, Pinot Blanc and Gewürztraminer. Using fruit from carefully chosen vineyards, the winery produces crisp, well-structured wines that reflect the complexity, balance and intensity associated with cool-climate vineyards.
Waterleaf restaurant is located at 425 Fawell Boulevard in Glen Ellyn, Ill. The 150-seat restaurant led by General Manager Jean-Pierre Leroux and Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian is a hidden gem, nestled on the campus of College of DuPage.
Featuring moderately priced brunch, lunch and dinner options, the restaurant's menu contains offerings developed with locally-sourced ingredients. The contemporary light-filled dining room has modern décor and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows providing a beautiful view of a scenic lake. Its walls display a collection of black-and-white lithographs by renowned American artist Richard Serra, and there is a cozy bar to enjoy cocktails and light snacks.
Waterleaf has earned Diner's Choice Awards for Best Ambience, Best Overall, Best Service, Fit for Foodies and Special Occasion on OpenTable.com, where it maintains a 4.6/5.0 rating. Most recently, Waterleaf received its second consecutive Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. This award, given annually to restaurants in the U.S. and 65 countries worldwide, confirms that Waterleaf's beverage program is consistent with its dining concept, style and price point. In addition, Waterleaf recently received a three-star "Excellent" review from Chicago Tribune's renowned food critic Phil Vettel.
The restaurant is widely recognized as the dining destination of choice for foodies and dining aficionados living in and visiting Chicago's western suburbs.
For more information and to make reservations, call (630) 942-6881 or visit www.waterleafrestaurant.com.