Return to the Loire

Wednesday, 13 March, 7:00 PM

Lexington Pizza Parlor
1590 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY, 10029
(map)

For this intimate dinner, we will “return” to Lexington Pizza, the site of the Chantepleure’s first ever dinner event.  The restaurant name conceals a secret we discovered long ago - the owner, with deep routes in the Loire, loves to share his passion for the tastes of his French youth.

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The Menu

Black Pepper Paté Campagne
with toasted peasant bread

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Wild Mushroom Velouté
with seared mushrooms, thyme, parsley & crispy onions

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Atlantic Cod en Papillote in a dill, lemon, white wine butter sauce
with leeks, asparagus, and fingerling potatoes
or
Seven-Hour Braised Grass-Fed Lamb Shank in natural jus
with cauliflower, parsnip purée and a mirepoix

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A Selection of French Cheese
Loire Chèvre; Savoie mountain; Auvergne bleu - based on market availability

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Creamy Dark Chocolate Mousse, accented with Sel de Mer
with fresh fruits

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Wines from the Cellars of the Chantepleure

Domaine de la Louvetrie (Landron & Fils), “Atmosphéres” NV
Domaine Huet, Vouvray Demi-Sec “Le Haut-Lieu” 2008
Catherine et Pierre Breton, Bourgueil "Les Perrières" 2018
Domaine Huet, Vouvray Moelleux “Le Haut-Lieu” 2009

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Notes:

Please notify the Chantepleure by email in advance of any dietary restrictions, allergies, or any accessibility requirements.

Registration through this website (only) is on a first-come basis, and is strictly limited to membership.  Any purchase of more than a single ticket (with the exception of couples who are both registered members) will be returned/ refunded. If the inventory is “Sold Out,” members have the option of being wait-listed by emailing the Chantepleure; such requests will be accepted on a first-come basis.  Should seat(s) become available, the member(s) will be notified by email, text or telephone and given the opportunity to then sign up (but under no obligation to do so).  No refunds for cancellations will be issued unless reserved ticket(s) can be resold.