"Four Pours & Four Plates" Vermouth Dinner
Date and Time
- Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 6pm - 9pm
Location
Bleu Duck Kitchen
14 4th St SW
Event Category
Dining Promotion
Details
Join us on October 29th as we welcome Giorgio Bava of Giulio Cocchi. Cocchi has been producing high-quality vermouth and sparkling wines since 1891, and Giorgio currently manages all of Cocchi's export business.
This will be an fun, informative evening spent discovering the versatility of vermouth. Although vermouth is often associated with martinis and Manhattans, vermouth is actually much more - it's wine! This intriguing spirit has been fortified and aromatized with herbs, spices, roots, flowers and citrus. Like wine, vermouth comes in a wide range of styles - from bright to dry, bittersweet to rich, and even dessert-like in nature.
Together we'll spend the evening with Giorgio learning about the delicious world of vermouth, how it's made and how it can pair with food, not just cocktails.
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First Course: Pork Bao
Pork Belly / Pickled Vegetable / Fresh Herbs / Bao Bun
Vermouth Pairing: Cocchi Americano Bianco
Second Course: Charred Radicchio
Fennel / Arugula / Apple / Pistachio / Cumin Vinaigrette
Vermouth Pairing: Cocchi Extra Dry ~ Hayman's Citrus Gin Martini
Third Course: Duck
Wild Rice Pilaf / Roasted Apples / Celery Root Puree / Cider-Dijon Jus
Vermouth Pairing: Cocchi Storico ~ Cognac Sour
Fourth Course: Budino
Vanilla Bean Creme Pudding / Hazelnut Crunch / Chocolate Ganache
Vermouth Pairing: Cocchi Dopo Teatro