A Change of Eatery

Located in South Windsor’s Evergreen Walk, Burtons Grill is renowned for serving up contemporary American-style fare with season-inspired recipes. As one of the area’s popular destinations for fine dining, Burtons regularly hosts upscale dinner events complete with wine or beer pairings. And I have to admit– I mentally drool every time I scope out the menus.

Back in the fall, Burtons held an Oktoberfest beer tasting dinner, which included pumpkin ale soup (with nutmeg whipped cream) and bacon/maple gelato on gingerbread– to give you just a taste of what they’re capable of. Even though I couldn’t make it to the dinner, that unforgettable menu serenaded me in the worst way.

That said, I’m looking forward to attending tomorrow’s California Dreaming event, a four course dinner with exquisite California wine pairings and brilliantly imaginative dishes to celebrate the state’s seasonal produce, wine, and style.

Here’s what’s coming my way:

{FIRST COURSE: Spring Soup Trio}

• California Spicy Gazpacho w/Lump Crab Meat
• Asparagus, Avocado & Truffle Soup
• Roasted Beet Soup w/Purple Peruvian Potatoes & Creme Fraiche

{SECOND COURSE: Olive Oil Poached Pacific Halibut}

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Poached Halibut with Blood Orange Glaze & Fennel Citrus Salad

{THIRD COURSE: Pan-Seared Duck Breast}

• 5-Spice Rubbed Pan-seared Duck Breast with Port Reduction Sauce over Apricot-Cherry-Wild Mushroom Farro

{FOURTH COURSE: California Sundae}

• Olive Oil Gelato, Hawaiian Black Lava Salt, Polenta Shortbread, Fresh Strawberries, Balsamic Sauce

If you’re interested in attending, I encourage you to RSVP immediately– Burtons might have a few spots left and reservations are required.  (860) 432-4575

April 11, 2011 ~ 6:30 PM ~ Burtons Grill
$75/person + Tax & Gratuity

100 Evergreen Way, South Windsor CT