Bocanova Announces Details for “Rick’s Supper Club”
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Bocanova Chef Owner Rick Hacket
Bocanova’s popular dinner series “Rick’s Supper Club” continues all through fall 2012 as Owner/Chef Rick Hackett partners with the best local purveyors and winemakers to take guests on a culinary journey. Three scheduled suppers will present dishes from Rick’s favorite regions in Mexico. These one-of-a-kind food and wine events offer a five-course family-style menu, priced at $68.00, inclusive of wine pairings and a signature cocktail created by Bar Manager Stella Davies.
Upcoming dates for “Rick’s Supper Club” include:
- Thursday, October 4, 2012: Rick takes diners to Jalisco, where some of the best tequila is made, featuring Siete Leguas Tequila and Del Maguey Mezcal paired with traditional dishes including traditional Shrimp Cocktail with Cucumber Salsa, Seafood with Pumpkin Seed, Carne Asada, Pozole Verde and Black Beans with Chorizo.
- Thursday, November 1, 2012:Rick presents dishes inspired by Mexico City paired with wines from Heintz Cellars. Menu items include Mushroom Soup with Chipotle, Quesadillas, Fish with a Cactus Salsa, Duck with Chocolate, Chile & Dried Fruit and the traditional Barbacoa-Lamb Baked in Maguey or Banana Leaves.
- Thursday, December 6, 2012: Rick treats diners to a true mole feasts inspired by Oaxaca with seven kinds of mole to compliment an array of fish, meats and vegetables.
Where: Bocanova
55 Webster Street (in Jack London Square)
Oakland, CA 94607
510.444.1233
Price: $68.00 per person for a signature cocktail and a five-course family-style menu with paired wines; exclusive of tax and gratuity
A sample menu from the last dinner
ENTRE-PIE
Zucchini, Corn & Mushroom Tart
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PRIMER PLATO
Garden Tomato Salad–romesco dressing
Zucchini Salad—olive vinaigrette
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SEGUNDO PLATO
Plantain Crusted Chicken Breast—cilantro sauce
Slow Cooked Bush Beans
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PLATO PRINCIPAL
Spit Roasted Prime Rib—pebre salsa
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PARA ACOMPAÑAR
Roasted Assorted Chilies
Spring Onion Gratin—chili flakes
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POSTRE
Tres de Leches Cake
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VINOS
Tudal Winery & Cerrutti Cellars
Bocanova Peppers
Bocanova Scallops
Reservations: Seating limited to 50 guests; reservations can be made by calling 510.444.1233
For more information on Bocanova and “Rick’s Supper Club,” or to learn about the participating purveyors and winemakers, please visit www.bocanova.com.
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