Nice NPR Story on the Underground Movement!

This was done at our most recent La Porte Brune Underground in Walla Walla.
http://www.nwfoodnews.com/2010/06/07/underground-markets-restaurants-speakeasies-for-the-foodie-set/

Menu and Wine Pairings for La Porte Brune Dinner #1

Here is the menu with the wine pairings( in italics) for the 1st La Porte Brune Underground Dinner on January 23rd. We will have photo's of the event and recipes for some of the various dishes. This dinner has sold out, but we will be posting information very soon on La Porte Brune's 2nd Underground Dinner! La Porte Brune

Celeriac Veloute with House Cured Magret Duck Prosciutto and Parmesan Foam

Pierre Morlet, Brut NV

Yuzu Cured Wild Pacific Salmon with Baby Greens, Lemon Confit and Fried Capers

2008 Domaine Servin, Chablis 1er Cru, Montee De Tonnerre

24-hour Pork Belly Steamed Buns with Pickled Cucumber, Shallots and a Hoisin Glaze

2007 Palacios, Bierzo, Petalos

Moulard Duck Leg Confit with Chestnut Spaetzle and “Bourguignon” Sauce

2007 Domaine Remi Jobard, Bourgogne Passetoutgrain

Roasted Pineapple Mille Feuille with Salted Caramel Ice Cream

2006 Domaine Gardies, Muscat de Rivesaltes, Flor

La Porte Brune's 1st Underground Dinner SOLD OUT!!

The first dinner from the folks at La Porte Brune, has SOLD OUT. This is the first of many planned underground dinners that will rove from venue to venue, bringing people, food and wine together in a communal style dining experience. Look for upcoming dates for the rest of the year to be posted very soon. LPB is actively pursuing sites for the dinners! Judging from the response for the first dinner, tickets will be at a premium. The wine has been secured for the first dinner and will be posted with the menu soon. Look for the menu with recipes and photo's from the first dinner to be posted here! La Porte Brune

La Porte Brune's 1st Underground Dinner SOLD OUT!!

Well folks, Saturday 1/23/10 is now full! We are now taking reservations for Sunday 1/24/10. We will offer the same menu and wine pairings for the Sunday seating. Though the location may change. We are also getting tentative dates set for the rest of 2010 and will have those posted very quickly so that you can make plans for the rest of the year. Check out La Porte Brune