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2009 Best Paring Award
Meritage on the Magnificent Mile

An International Blend of Food and Wine

Congratulations on behalf of The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association

On Thursday April 16th, the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association hosted their annual wine tasting event “Meritage on the Magnificent Mile” at the Fairmount Hotel.

Fresh Market at Fairbanks at Prentice Women’s Hospital was one of eleven participating restaurants and was awarded “Best Paring” over others such as Gibson’s Bar & Steak House, Le Colonial, Signature Room at the 95th, the Palm and even Kendall College that specializes in culinary arts.

Chef Joe Hernandez prepared a beautiful Fennel Tart with Carrot Caramel, Candied Fennel and Fennel Dust. It was the prefect balance of sweet and savory flavor to pare with the wine chosen by Scott Dahlin, General Manager / Sommelier. The wine was a Rosso Frizzante by Moletto. A beautiful rose sparkling Italian wine made from the Tocai Rosso grape that reflected perfectly the sweet savory nuances of the Fennel Tart.

The second paring was a recipe from Joyce Goldstein Prepared by Hernandez, Cucumber Disk with Melon, Crispy Prosciutto, Mint Vinaigrette and Watercress. 2009 Best Paring Award Winning Dish Dahlin pared this dish with Moletto Prosecco. A bone dry sparkling wine made form 100% Prosecco grapes. Pale Straw color, fresh fruity flavor with a clean crisp finish pared it perfectly with the Goldstein dish.