The Kingdom of Navarra visits New York

Yet another great event from the American Institute of Wine & Food! (see the menu below - goooooood eatin'!)

THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF WINE & FOOD

AND THE ANCIENTKINGDOM OF NAVARRA PRESENT

“The Kingdom of Navarra visits New York”

Navarra, situated in the north of Spain, is a land of complexity and contrast.From the wild and rugged Pyrennees to the gentle, bucolic landscapes of its southwest, Navarra has almost as many climatic variations as the whole of Spain.Bordered by France, Castilla, Aragon and the Basque Country, Navarra shares many cultural elements with each.Connected to many historic sites by the famed Camino de Santiago, Navarra’s smooth landscapes, fertile valleys, dramatic piedmont escarpments, medieval towns and strategic crossroads have been immortalized by Hemmingway and many other authors.Due to its relative isolation, Navarra has remained a distinctive region within Spain. The cuisine, farm products, and wines have always been unique; now as the region becomes better know outside of Spain, these indigenous products are even more highly prized.

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We are proud to be able to present a tribute to this extraordinary region.

Join us for a tasting of wines & a dinner prepared by one of Spain’s most well-known chefs, Nicolás Jiménez of Túbal Restaurant

When: Tuesday, Jan.30th from 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Where: The W-Union Square.

Tickets: 

$125 per person for AIWF Members

$150 per person for non-members (includes a free, 1 year membership to the AIWF)

To purchase tickets or for more information, please call the AIWF NY Chapter at

718-229-6565 or visit www.aiwf.org. 

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Our Mission: We enhance quality of life through education about what we eat and drink

List of Participating Producers & Wineries

ACEITES ARTAJO, S.L.

ANKO, S.L.

BIURKO GORRI

BODEGA INURRIETA

BODEGA NTRA. SRA. DEL ROMERO

BODEGAS 1877, S.L.

BODEGAS ADA, S.A.

BODEGAS BAGORDI

BODEGAS CAMPOS DE ENANZO, S. COOP.

BODEGAS CASTILLO DE MONJARDIN

BODEGAS ESCALERA

BODEGAS MACAYA S. XXI

BODEGAS MARQUES DE MONTECIERZO

BODEGAS ONDARRE, (Olarra)S.A.

BODEGAS PRINCIPE DE VIANA, S.A.

BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS ALZANIA

CONSERVAS ARTESANAS ROSARA

CONSERVAS HIJOS DE M. SANCHEZ BASARTE, SA

LICORES BAINES SL

VIÑA ARBEL

Túbal Restaurant was founded in 1976 when Atxen Jiménez struck out on her own, leaving behind the small, ten table dining room attached to the family’s bar. Atxen transformed that diminutive dining room into the world renowned Túbal, with room for 400 guests.

The family tradition continues with Atxen’s son Nicolás Jiménez. Growing up in the kitchen of Túbal, Nicolás followed his own culinary path, working in restaurants such as Zuberoa, (under Chef Martín Berasategui) and Arzak (under Chef Jose María Arzak). Having now returned to Túbal, Nicolás both continues the family tradition and brings into the kitchen all that he has learned from some of Spain’s greatest chefs.

Nicolás continues to develop his own culinary style, combining traditional Navarra recipes with modern and avant-garde cuisine. Like many of Spain’s prominent chefs, he is a firm believer in the idea that by combining traditional recipes with new techniques, these traditions are preserved and celebrated.

His passion for the products of Navarra makes the traditional recipes the real protagonists of his cuisine.

The following awards have been accorded to the Túbal and Nicolás Jiménez:

The National Gastronomical Academy Marqués de Desio

Alfa Romeo Award

Pil-Pil Award to the best traditional dish

Golden Chef Prize, in Intxaurrondo, San Sebastián

Túber Award for the most original dish at the Truffle Fair in Valdorba.

The 2006 Tourism Award of Reyno de Navarra

MENÚ

ESPÁRRAGOS EN TEMPURA

Asparagus Tempura

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ENSALADA TEMPLADA DE PERDIZ Y JAMÓN DE JABUGO

Warm Partridge & Jabugo Ham Salad

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MILHOJAS DE PATATA Y FOIE CON SALSA DE VINO DULCE

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LASAÑA DE CHIPIRONES CON ACEITE DE CEBOLLINO Y SU TINTA

Puff Pastry with Potato & Foie and Sweet Wine Sauce

or

Baby Squid Ink & Chive Oil Lasagna

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ALCACHOFAS FRITAS CON TOCINO, HONGOS, CIGALITA, JUGO DE SETAS Y ALMENDRAS TOSTADAS

Artichokes fried with Tocino (Jabugo cured ham), Mushrooms, Lobster, Wild Mushroom Jus and Toasted Almonds

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HUEVO EN COSTRA DE PATATAS FRITAS, PIMIENTOS DEL PIQUILLO Y TOSTADICA DE AJO

Egg served in croustillante Potato Crust, Piquillo Peppers and Garlic Toast

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CARRILLERA DE TERNERA CON CREMA DE PATATAS Y MANITAS CRUJIENTES Y MELOSAS

Veal Cheeks with Potato Cream & Honeyed Crispy Pig´s Feet

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TABLA DE QUESOS (IDIAZABAL Y RONCAL)

Navarra Cheese Tray

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TORRIJA CARAMELIZADA CON SOPA DEL NIÑO, HELADO DE LECHE Y BURBUJAS DE CANELA

Caramelised milk-soaked Bread, “Del Niño” Soup, Milk Ice-Cream and Cinnamon Bubbles

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BUÑUELOS DE VIENTO

Wind Buñuelos (small wind “doughnuts”)

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