August Celebrates Riesling Week 2007

AUGUST RESTAURANT CELEBRATES RIESLING WEEK 2007
NEW YORK, June 11-17 2007 - August will be participating in Wines Of Germany's annual "Riesling Week" event. During this week, August will feature a varied selection of our favorite German whites poured by the glass, giving us an opportunity to showcase the remarkable range of style and versatility that this varietal offers.
Additionally, we are pleased to announce that, in conjunction with Michael Skurnik and Terry Theise, we will be offering a 4-course pairing dinner showcasing Rieslings from superstar Rheingau producer Josef Leitz. The bright, clean vibrancy of these wines are a perfect match for a menu of German inspired dishes from Executive Chef Tony Liu. Ryan Ibsen of August and a representative of Terry Theise will be on hand to discuss the wines and pairings. The dinner will take place on Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 and reservations will be offered throughout the evening.
Dinner will be $75/ per person for the pairing menu, plus tax and a 20% gratuity.

The menu will feature:

White Asparagus with Westphalian Ham
Beets, four-minute egg, and a tarragon-horseradish dressing

Josef Leitz Riesling QbA Dragonstone 2006

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Grilled Pike
Torn rye, melon, cucumbers, sunflower oil and dill

Josef Leitz Riesling Spatlese Rudesheimer Magdalenenkreuz 2006

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White Hasenpfeffer
Tangy rabbit stew with spaetzle and spring vegetables

w/ Josef Leitz Riesling Spatlese Rudesheimer Berg Roseneck 2005

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Quark Cheesecake
Cherry compote, fresh mint, bitter almond hippen masse

w/Josef Leitz Rudesheimer Berg Rottland Auslese 2005

Reservations are required and can be made by calling the restaurant at 212.929.8727.