Lake Grove Zupan’s Markets Hosts Lamb and Syrah Dinner on Sept. 14

 LAKE GROVE ZUPAN’S MARKETS HOSTS RACK OF LAMB AND SYRAH DINNER

Big Dinners in the Breezeway series continues with all-natural Colorado grilled rack of lamb

                            

Portland, Ore. (Sept. 6, 2012) – Zupan’s Markets, Portland’s local and family-owned market, will host the fourth event in its Big Dinners in the Breezeway series at the Lake Grove location on Sept. 14. Chef Michael Waters and staff will prepare a culinary feast featuring all-natural Colorado grilled rack of lamb and Syrah wines from around the world.

 

What:              Zupan’s Markets is hosting an alfresco three-course rack of lamb and Syrah dinner featuring the following menu:

·         First Course: Caesar salad made with organic romaine lettuce leaves, shredded aged Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh-made Grand Central Bakery Focaccia croutons and housemade Caesar dressing

·         Second Course: Shepherd’s Pride all-natural Colorado grilled rack of lamb served with a sage demi-glaze, accompanied by soft Italian A.G. Ferrari polenta and a medley of roasted vegetables including local Honey Grove Farms elephant garlic, local shallots, fennel, baby carrots, zucchini and sunburst squash

·         Third Course: Local Oregon pear and hazelnut tart paired with Jeni’s Salty Caramel ice cream

·         Wines: Monmousseau Brut L’Etoile, France; Bodegas Pablo Padin Segral 2011 Albariño, Spain; St. Cosme Côtes du Rhône 2011 Syrah, France; Qupe 2009 Syrah, Central Coast

 

Where:                        Zupan’s Markets, Lake Grove

16380 Boones Ferry Rd., Lake Oswego

 

When:             Friday, Sept. 14, at 7:00 p.m.

 

Tickets:          Reservations are requested. Tickets are available at Zupan’s Lake Grove or online at www.zupans.com/bigdinners.

 

Cost:               $75, including 3-course dinner, beer, wine and gratuity

 

For more information about this and other Big Dinners in the Breezeway, call 503-210-4190 or visit www.zupans.com/bigdinners.

 

The Lake Grove Zupan’s Market also hosts Burgers in the Breezeway every Thursday through September from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

About Zupan’s Markets

Founded by John Zupan in 1975, Zupan’s Markets is a local and family-owned market that has served Portland’s food-loving community for 37 years. Zupan’s Markets, now with four locations, focuses on quality, selling everything from the best meats and wines to the freshest produce, baked goods, gourmet deli products, specialty foods, flowers and more, always emphasizing locally sourced, artisan products when possible. For more information, visit www.zupans.com or stay in touch at www.facebook.com/ZupansMarketsPortland.