La Mar Hosts Wine Maker Dinner

On Monday, April 30th, La Mar Cebichería Peruana (Pier 1.5) on the Embarcadero is hosting Casa Lapostolle, an exquisite Chilean vineyard, for a very special wine maker dinner. The event begins at 6:00PM with cocktails and will include a special five course menu prepared by Chef Diego Oka. Each course will be paired with a wine from Casa Lapostolle for a cost of $89 per guest. Here’s a look at what will be in store for attendees:

Cebiche Clásico

California halibut in a classic leche de tigre with red onion, habanero, Peruvian corn, yam and a touch of extra virgin olive oil

2010 Sauvignon Blanc

Causa Anticuchera

Diver caught, grilled Hawaiian octopus marinated with anticuchera sauce and chimichurri on top of a yellow potato causa dressed with pesto aioli

2010 Carmenère and a 2010 Merlot

Arroz Negro

Risotto simmered in squid ink, then tossed into a wok with calamari, served with rocoto aioli and crowned with a scallop

2009 Borobo, a Carmenère, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir blend

Short Rib Seco

Cilantro braised short rib, served on top of cannellini beans, with peas, seco sauce and salsa criolla

2009 Clos Apalta, a Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdo blend

Trufa de Chocolate

Hot buñuelos filled with ganache and drizzled with orange reduction and grand manier orange foam

Grand Manier, 150 years old

Space is limited. Call the restaurant at (415) 397-8880 to reserve seats.