Eliza Acton Chef Tribute Dinner

  

 Nell's 2012 Chef Tribute Dinner Series  

ELIZA ACTON

Thursday, September 27th, 2012
6:15 pm 

Join us as we celebrate the life and influence of Eliza Acton (1799-1859). She was an English poet and cook who has been described as the first modern cookbook writer. She was made famous by her book Modern Cookery for Private Families, which was aimed at the domestic reader rather than the professional cook or chef. In this book she introduced the now universal practice of listing the ingredients and suggested cooking times with each recipe. 

Delia Smith has called her 'the best writer of recipes in the English language'.

Between each course, Ernie Pino will provide a bit of biography and stories of Eliza's life.

MENU

6:15PM 
Passed Hors d' Oeuvres  

 Oysters Sausages
Mushroom Toasts
Fried CodFerrari Carano, Fume Blanc, CA 2010

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7:00PM 
Dinner

Vegetable Mulligatawny Soup
Hugel, Riesling, Alsace 2005

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Salmon a la Genevese
Westry, Chardonnay, Reserve, Willamette Valley 2008

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Modern Chicken Pie
Cottonwood, Pinot Noir, Marina Pieper, Willamette Valley 2009

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Roast Haunch of Venison with Gravy and Currant Jelly
Chateau Boutisse, St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classé 2008

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Acton Gingerbread
Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny Port

 

    

$80. per person
plus tax and gratuity

 click here for printable version 

* RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED *

THIRD (AND FINAL!) DATE FOR JULIA - AUGUST 23RD

In honor of Julia Child's 100th Birthday on August 15th, we've decided to schedule a third Julia Child tribute dinner for 2012. Please join us for one more chance to celebrate this marvelous Woman. Click here for the full menu. Dinner begins at 6:15pm. 

SECOND DATE FOR JULIA - AUGUST 9TH

Nell's 2012 Chef Tribute Dinner Series

  

JULIA CHILD DINNER 
Thursday, August 9th, 2012
6:15 pm 

Our first Julia Child Tribute Dinner of the season sold out quickly, so we have scheduled a second for Thursday, August 9th. Hope to see you there! 

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Please join us as we celebrate the life and influence of famed Julia Child with a dinner of her recipes with wine pairings. Her impact on food in America was huge. So many of us have been touched by her numerous cookbooks, television shows and appearances around the country.

 Between each course, Ernie Pino will provide a bit of biography and stories of Julia's colorful life.

 This dinner sells out every year, so please call today to guarantee a table!

MENU

6:15PM 
Passed Hors d' Oeuvres

 Mussels Marinated in Oil and Herbs

Steak Tartare

Quiche Loraine

Albert Bichot, Brut Rose

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7:00PM 
Dinner

Soupe Au Pistou - Provencale Vegetable Soup with Garlic, Basil and herbs

Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre, 2009

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Halibut a La Parisienne with Lobster

Louis Chevallier, Pouilly Fuisse 2010 

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Rabbit Ragout with Haricots Verts

Michel Sarrazin, Mercurey, La Perriere 2008

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 Roast Leg of Lamb with Tomatoes Provencale and Eggplant Caviar

Les Pallieres, Gigondas, Terrasse du Diable 2008

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 Fresh Apricot and Almond Tart with Whipped Cream

Chateau Haut-Mayne - Sauternes FR 2009

  

$80. per person

plus tax and gratuity

* RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED *

CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE MENU

WEEKEND PATIO MENU AVAILABLE THIS SUMMER

We have decided to opened our patio on weekend for the second summer in a row with a special afternoon menu. While more casual, the quality and service is all Nell's. Imagine yourself on the umbrella-shaded patio that sits back from the sidewalk, humming over every delicious bites of beets with champagne vinaigrette ($2.75), a cup of gazpacho ($3.50), a caesar salad  ($4.50/$7.50), braised beef slider ($2.50/$6), grilled wild salmon ($9.50) and more.

Of course, the patio will be open all summer during dinner hours with the full dinner menu available. It offers unparalleled people watching views along the sidewalk as well as at Green Lake. It's a great place to sit back and relax. As you spend more hours at Green Lake this summer, remember to stop in at Nell's before heading home. It will be the day's best decision!

Please note that we will be open every weekend afternoon rain or shine! If the weather is uncooperative, we will be offering our casual menu inside. Hope to see you soon! 

CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE PATIO MENU

Eight Bells Winery - Wine Dinner at Nell's - June 20th

Please join us as we celebrate the wines of Eight Bells Winery, a small urban winery in the Roosevelt/Ravenna neighborhood of North Seattle. Jointly owned and operated by Tim Bates, Andy Shepherd and Frank Michiels, the winery produces hand-crafted red and white wines, bottling less than 2000 cases a year.

On Wednesday, June 20th, the team at Nell's will host the winemakers for an evening of wonderful food and wine. Chef Philip Mihalksi has created a menu to help showcase the wines of Eight Bell's. It is bound to be an enjoyable evening as the winemakers share their thoughts on each vintage and give you a glimpse into their process. 

EIGHT BELLS WINERY DINNER MENU 
(click here for printable version) 

t o    s t a r t
6:15pm

Sweet Onion Tartlets
White Corn Soup with Basil Oil
Sea Scallop with Tarragon, Lime and Leek Confit
Pinot Gris, OR 2010

d i n n e r
7:00pm

Wild King Salmon with Roasted Walla Walla Onions, Fresh Chick Peas and Yogurt, Mint Cream
Chardonnay, French Creek Vineyard, WA 2010

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Morel Mushroom Risotto with Thyme and Reggiano Parmesan Cheese
Roosevelt Red 2009

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Roasted Cornish Hen with Baby Turnips, Fava Beans and Bing Cherry Jus
Shellback, Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah Blend 2009
Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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Grilled Kobe Hanger Steak with Sweet Potato Puree, Green Beans and Green Garlic Jus
Syrah, Yakima Valley 2009

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Local Apricots with English Cream and Bay Shortbread Cookie
Le Dauphin de Guiraud, Sauternes, FR 2004

$80. per person
plus tax and gratuity

* RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR THIS EVENT *