Alexander’s Steakhouse San Francisco to Host $750.00 Champagne Progression Dinner April 18, 2011

Alexander’s Steakhouse in San Francisco will host a Champagne Progression dinner on Monday, April 18 beginning with a reception at 6:00 p.m.

The $750.00 eight-course prix fixe menu has been designed by Alexander’s Chef Marc Zimmerman and Sommelier Johnny Slamon to allow diners to explore the interplay of the restaurant’s cuisine with the greatest Champagnes in the world. The meal begins with classic, straightforward pairings and then moves on to more adventurous ones. Reservations are required and seats are limited.

Alexander’s Steakhouse in San Francisco is located at 448 Brannan Street between Third and Fourth Streets. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly from 5:30 PM until close. Valet parking is available, there are garages or lots in the area and the neighborhood streets are sometimes an option. For more information or for reservations, call (415) 495-1111. The Web address is www.alexanderssteakhouse.com.

Champagne Progression menu for April 18

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, from magnum NV
tempura fried icefish, citrus, shugiko and shiso, eucalyptus

Dom Perignon, Andy Warhol Edition 2002
uni & black river oscetra caviar, cucumber, kelp, saltwater froth, apple sunomono

Dom Ruinart 1998
onaga, golden raisin, huitlacoche, cauliflower

Veuve Clicquot La Grand Dame 1998
black cod and foie gras, celery root puree, crisp leek, ice syrup

Dom Ruinart Rose 1996
smoked liberty farms duck breast, sautéed red currant, white soy, sweet potato, cracklings

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rose 1998
rack of lamb, mushroom, black truffle, roasted garlic, lamb’s lettuce

Krug 1998
cabassi and rea ribeye, fried marrow, potato puree, beurre blanc

Veuve Clicquot Rare Vintage Rose 1985
bitter chocolate, orange rind, tea