Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto Hosts October 20 Chefs Dinner with California Wine Pairings October 20, 2011

Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto will host a Chefs Dinner with paired wines on Thursday, October 20, 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 Dungeness Crab and Butternut Squash Bisque with caramelized pecans and crème fraiche paired with a 2010 J Vineyards, Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley; Sizzling Shrimp and Carmel Apple Salad with a Banyuls vinaigrette and cranberries and a 2009 Firestone, Chardonnay, Santa Ynez Valley; Bone-In New York Steak and King Crab Oscar with a sour dough stuffing, and asparagus with a 2010McManis, Merlot, California; and White Chocolate Apple Cake with Cherries Jubilee and a 2009 Camelot, Pinot Noir, California.

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.