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Game of Thrones Inspires Local Chef

Chef's Table Wine Dinner at Blackwall Hitch

Chef Mente Lawson of Blackwall Hitch
Chef Mente Lawson of Blackwall Hitch (Photo: Lea Hurt)

The popular HBO series Game of Thrones has inspired everything from music to video games. Now, add to that list a menu for a one-night-only Chef's Table Wine Dinner at Blackwall Hitch in Annapolis.

While watching Game of Thrones, Chef Mente Lawson became interested in the practice of representing the family houses with sigils- painted symbols that represent various characteristics of the house, often thought to hold magical powers. With that thought, Chef Mente created a menu representing the culinary sigils of Ocean, Earth, Air and Fire. This menu will be available for one night only (Tuesday, July 23, 7 pm) at Blackwall Hitch in Annapolis.

From a first course "activated table side with Nitrous Oxide" (fog) to the dessert course featuring "Flaming Vanilla Foam" (dragon fire), guests will enjoy discussion with Chef Mente and a wine expert on the inspiration and process of creating the dish as well as how the wine flavor pairings were determined. (The complete menu is below)

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Each month, the Blackwall Hitch Chef's Table Wine Dinner offers guests a complimentary cocktail in the bar at 6:30 pm, with seating for dinner at 7 pm. Chef Mente's four courses of original cuisine, each paired with wine, is $95 per person (tax and gratuity included).

In addition to the July 23 Game of Throne's inspired Chef's Table, dates for future dinners are: August 20, September 10, October 29 and November 26. Menus for these dinners will be published approximately 3 weeks prior to the event.

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Reservations are available by emailing Lea Hurt at news@theblackwallhitch.com Limited seating is available.

Chef's Table Wine Dinner with Chef Mente

Tuesday, July 23, 7 pm - Blackwall Hitch Annapolis

Wines TBA

First Course: Fresh Shucked Oyster, Champagne Gelée, Cucumber Caviar and Elderflower activated table side with Nitrous Oxide

Second Course: Heirloom Tomato Stuffed with Burrata and Basil Pesto atop Truffled Earth and Sprouts with dabs of Vincotto

Third Course: Game Of Bones (Prequel): Duck with French Lavender, Lamb with Indian Spices, Guanciale with Latin flavors, aside Local Honey Bee Comb and Root Vegetable Mire Poix

Fourth Course: Chocolate Fleur de sel Panna Cotta with Espresso Oreo Crumble and Flaming Vanilla Foam

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