Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto Hosts November 17 Chefs Dinner with California Wine Pairings November 17, 2011

Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto will host a Chefs Dinner with paired wines on Thursday, November 17, 2011, beginning at 7:00 PM.

The evening’s prix fixe menu, prepared by Spenger's Chef Patrick Kehler, will consist of four courses, each paired with the perfect California 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 Butternut Squash Soup paired with a 2010 Trinity Oaks, Sauvignon Blanc, St Helena; Dungeness Crab Stuffed Monterey Artichoke with lemon aioli, toasted bread crumbs and a 2010 Murphy Goode, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma; Deep Fried Turkey and Roasted Lobster Tail with corn bread stuffing, green beans, wild mushrooms and a 2007 Murphy Goode, Cabernet, Sonoma; and a Duet of Pumpkin and Apple Pies with cranberries Flambé and a 2009 Firestone, Riesling, Santa Ynez Valley.

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.