Cinghiale wine dinner

If nothing else, I offer it as proof that maybe, just maybe, we're out of this recession.

How else could anyone spend $249 per person on a Wednesday night dinner? (That's $249 inclusive of tax and tip, but still!)

Here's the menu from executive chef Julian Marucci and wine director Tony Foreman:

Antipasti:

Chilled Maine Lobster Mâche, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Chive Vinaigrette
Bolgheri, Le Macchiole "Paleo Bianco" 2007

Primi:

House Made Pappardelle Pasta Duck Ragu, Pecorino
Bolgheri Rosso, Le Macchiole 2007 Bolgheri, Le Macchiole "Scrio" 2006

Secondi:

Grilled Creekstone Farm NY Strip Porcini Mushrooms, Potato Purée Rosemary Oil Bolgheri, Le Macchiole "Paleo Rosso" 2006 Bolgheri, Le Macchiole "Paleo Rosso" 2002
Bolgheri, Le Macchiole "Messorio" 2006 Bolgheri, Le Macchiole "Messorio" 2002

Formaggi:

Forteto Pecorino Toscano

Dolci:

Rhubarb Crostata

Sour Cherry & Clove Gelato

Served w/ Freshly Ground & Brewed Coffee & Decaf

Cinghiale's formal dining room. Sun photo by Jed Kirschbaum