Chalk Hill winery to hold frontier dinner
The National Frontier Road Dinner, a five-course gourmet dinner, will be held Sept. 8 at Christian Klay Winery in Chalk Hill.
The menu will be prepared by Chef Joe Carei, and will feature locally grown and produced products.
Starters, including goat and mint meatballs with tzatziki sauce, mushroom empanadas and an assortment of artisan cheeses, meats and breads with crudites, will be served at 6 p.m., with dinner starting at 6:45.
Gazpacho and a mixed green salad will preceed the main course, which includes handmade pierogies, chicken Aphrodite, venison barbecue with candied celery and carrots, roasted vegetable paella and green beans and tomatoes. Dessert will feature pears poached in Christian Klay wines and served with whipped mascarpone and coulis and chocolate whiskey cake.
Music will be provided by Shelly McCombie, along with the 1st Virginia Regiment Encampment and the Bloody Dirk 18th-Century Tavern. Weather permitting, a bonfire also will be held.
Cost is $75 and includes appetizers and the main course, plus three complimentary tickets for beer or wine. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 724-437-9877. Dress is casual.