Holiday-Themed All-Red-Wine Dinner Coming to Azie On Main

On Sunday, Dec. 13, Azie On Main will host an intimate wine dinner to celebrate the spirit of the season. The all red wine varietals were chosen to perfectly complement the ingredients in chef Ricardo Franco’s six-course holiday-inspired menu. Hudson Austin from Wine Merchant will host the evening and will discuss the featured wines. Here’s a look at the menu.

First Course

Kobe beef negima

Thinly sliced Kobe beef rolled around scallion, lightly seared and topped with ponzu sauce

Marquis de la Tour Rose

Second Course

Coq au vin

Slow-braised chicken in red wine

Montoya Pinot Noir 2013

Third Course

Blackened seared yellowfin tuna

Truffle sauce, potato crisps

Jean Luc Colombo CDR Red Les Abeilles 2013

Fourth Course

Braised short ribs with coconut cornbread

Gini Toscana Rosso 2013

Fifth Course

Spiced NY strip steak

Cabernet demi sauce served with asparagus and hearts of palm salad

Eos Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Dessert

Almond macaroons with fruit compote

Ricossa Brachetto

The evening begins promptly at 6 p.m. and is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Reservations can be made by calling (610) 527-5700.

789 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, www.azieonmain.com.

Photo by Dallyn Pavey.