New Years Eve 2011 Dinner Party At The Whitley's

Happy New Year Kellan!!! 2011 is going to be thrilling!

Kellan loving hanging with Uncle Emerson, as usual!

Not sure who is more excited in this shot?!

Course 1 - Jalapeno-goat cheese hush puppies, Stilton bacon and scallion puffs & Piquillo peppers stuffed with goat cheese

Pairing - Chardonnay

Compliments of Chefs Abbi & Dennis

Course 2 - Scallops in a citrus broth over purple potato pancake and topped with caviar.

Pairing - Champagne, of course!

Compliments of Chefs Liz & Brad

Course 3 - Herb gnocchi with roasted butternut squash, chanterelle mushrooms, melted leeks, in a brown butter truffle sauce, finished with crispy sage & fresh parmesan

Pairing - Etude Pinot Noir

Compliments of Chefs Meredith & Dan

Course 4 - Roasted rainbow beet, pear & almond salad

Compliments of Chefs Bill & Hilary...sadly, not Clinton...would have made for an epic and interesting evening!

Course 5 - Beef tenderloin with a duet of sauces (horseradish cream & au poivre) served along side herb mashed potatoes

Pairing - Provence Cabernet

Compliments of Chefs & dinner party hosts Emerson & Tiffany

Course 6 - a decadent chocolate cake served with Bi-rite salted caramel ice cream....PURE HEAVEN!!

Pairing - Port served in Argyle Port Sippers (so fun!) & Beringer Nightingale Dessert wine

Group shot of the whole crew cheersing the new year, good times, good friends and delicious food and wine!