Chef Jacques Cooks for Klaus's Austrian Wines

Reserve for Wednesday, March 19 via Eventbrite
Reserve for Thursday March 20 via Eventbrite

What happens with a French chef gets together with an Austrian wine importer and his delicious set of Austrian classic wines?  Come taste the exciting results for yourself when Chef Jacques Cooks for Klaus's Austrian Wines at La Cote d’Or on Wednesday and Thursday, March 19 and 20.  You’ll enjoy four courses crafted by Chef Jaques to pair with five different Austrian wines.  The menu and pairings:

Smoked trout, onion confit, dill crème fraiche,
Toasted baguette, Brussel ‘sprout, parsley dressing, grapefruit reduction
Ruttenstock Grüner Veltliner Klassik 2023

Asparagus and prosciutto gratiné, mandarin Hollandaise, Baby watercress salad natural
Proidl Grüner Veltliner Kremstal Rameln 2023

Veal Braised, red wine sauce, cherries griotte,
Mushrooms, carrots, turnips, beet, potato
Steindorfer Blaufränkisch Reserve 2020
Hillinger Burgenland Hillside Red 2020

Caramelized Pineapple Tatin, coconut curried sauce, peach honey sorbet
Steindorfer Beerenauslese Cuvee Klaus 2023

Each dish delivers more than a firm nod towards Austrian cuisine with subtle tweaks from Chef Jacques’s French and global experience to create a delicious match for the wines.  Klaus will be there to share the story behind each wine and Chef will walk us through the magic of each pairing.

The cost is just $145 per person including tax and tip (excluding reservation fess) and you can reserve your seats through Eventbrite right now.  If your plans change, you can cancel for a refund up to 48 hours in advance through Eventbrite as well.  If you have any food allergies or special needs, just note them while reserving or email us at the shop so we can let Chef know.

Then join us at 6:45 on Wednesday, March 19 or Thursday, March 20 enjoy the food, wine and company, and leave when you’re done without waiting for a check.  

La Cote d’Or Restaurant is located at 6876 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22213, just off Rt. 66 and within walking distance of the East Falls Church Metro station.  Parking is available next to the restaurant in the motel lot (ignore the signs – you can park anywhere!).  Dress is casual (lederhosen entirely optional) and we promise to not play the soundtrack of The Sound of Music (although we can’t stop you from singing!).