Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto Hosts January 19 Chefs Dinner with Wine Pairings January 19, 2012

Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto will host a Chefs Dinner with paired wines on Thursday, January 19, 2012, beginning at 7:00 PM.

The evening’s prix fixe menu, prepared by Spenger's Chef Patrick Kehler, will consist of five courses, each paired with the perfect wine. The cost of the dinner, with wine, is $50.00 per guest, excluding tax and gratuity. Call (510) 845-7771 to reserve seats.

The dinner will be comprised of Roasted Pepper Bisque with pancetta wrapped lobster paired with a Trinity Oaks Pinot Grigio, 2010; Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns with hot and sour sauce and cucumber noodles with a Bonterra Zinfandel, 2008; Honey Glazed Wild Salmon with zesty salsa rice, asparagus, and lime vinaigrette with a Camelot Pinot Noir, 2008; Crispy Tai Snapper with lemon chipotle relish and punched potatoes with a Flock Chardonnay, 2008; and an Almond Citrus Lighthouse with caramel crème brûlée and a Murphy Goode Pinot Grigio, 2009.

Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto has been one of the Bay Area’s best-known culinary destination points for over 110 years. Adding to the Spenger’s experience are the unique nautical paraphernalia and historic collectibles that are on display throughout the restaurant. Visit Spenger’s on the web at www.spengers.com. The restaurant is located at 1919 Fourth Street in Berkeley, California, and the telephone number is (510) 845-7771.