Montauk Yacht Club Features Artist Ted Asnis & A Celebration Of "americana" At July Artist Wine Dinner

Montauk Yacht Club's award-winning Executive Chef Jared Potter has announced that artist Ted Asnis of the Romany Kramoris Gallery in Sag Harbor will be the honored guest at the "Americana" Artist Wine Dinner on Thursday, July 31st. The yacht club's unique summer dinner series, launched in May, marries fine art with fine wines and superb cuisine. Mr. Asnis' exhibition will feature "great horses, overflowing gardens, sand, ocean beach fences,
barns and farmland of yore."

James Silver of Bedell Cellars and Corey Creek Vineyards in Cutchogue, New York, will preside as the evening's Sommelier. Mr. Silver and Mr. Asnis will be present during the reception and dinner.

The Americana Artist Wine Dinner will include five delectable courses prepared and presented by Chef Potter, with each course paired with exceptional wines presented by the Sommelier James Silver.

The July Artist Wine Dinner will be served in the yacht club's renovated Lighthouse Grill & Patio Restaurant, beginning at 6:30 pm with an alfresco reception presenting Ted Asnis and his art held waterside on the Lighthouse Patio. The Americana Wine Dinner begins at 7:30 pm.

The July Artist Wine Reception and Dinner is $80 per person, in commemoration of Montauk Yacht Club's 80th Anniversary. Dinner reservations are required and can be placed by calling (631) 668-3100 or visiting www.montaukyachtclub.com.


"Americana"

Reception
Crisp Apple Fritters Dusted with Cinnamon Sugar
Braised Beef Short Ribs on a Cornbread Biscuit
~ Wine ~
Bedell Cellars First Crush White 2007

Appetizer
Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Smoked Salmon Mousse
~ Wine ~
Domaines CC Rose 2007

Salad
Boston Bibb Lettuce with Fresh Tomato, Grilled Corn, Caramelized Balsamic Onions
and Virginia Ham Vinaigrette
~ Wine ~
Bedell Cellars Taste White 2007

Intermezzo
Champagne with California Pomegranates

Entree
Surf & Turf
Grilled Filet Mignon and Stone Crab Claw with Bing Cherry Jus
Twice Baked Pillar of Cabot Cheddar Potatoes
and Summer Vegetable Medley
~ Wine ~
Bedell Cellars Gallery White 2006
Bedell Cellars Musee 2005

Dessert
Warm Bourbon Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream