Châteaubriand

Eastside Road, September 22, 2013—

BACK DOWN THE HILL to the neighbors' house tonight for another end-of-summer dîner sur l'herbe: an appetizer of pimientos padrones fried in salt and oil; then the dinner itself: châteaubriand and sausages grilled over wood; a hot ratatouille of peppers, onions, and tomatoes; green salad with mushrooms and avocados; and chocolate custard. What a superb dinner; and thank you, Eric, for the masterful grilling. It was truly a memorable Sunday supper.

Pinot blanc, Kuentz-Bas (Alsace), 2008; Cabernet Sauvignon, Ravenswood, 1988 (Thank you, David!), still quite present, balanced, and rewarding; Zinfandel, Seghesio, 2011, soft and rich (Thanks, Richard)