Experience a Taste of New Zealand from your own back yard!

Central Market presents an evening of New Zealand Wine & Food Pairing with Chef Marc Soper, New Zealand Representative Chef, New Zealand Chef of the Year 2005

Saturday, May 2, 2009
6:30-9:00 p.m. in the Central Market Fort Worth Cooking School
$45 per person

Twenty-nine year old Soper is a member of the New Zealand Chefs Association. He is currently employed as Executive Chef by Eurest, and is based at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth, New Zealand. He is responsible for all catering of two local stadiums, other catering needs of its varied client base and the menu development with chefs at other Eurest sites in the area.

Chef Soper describes his style as a unique presentation of modern European food with a kiwi twist using the freshest of New Zealand bounty. He has a passion for fresh flavors and unique food combinations along with a sound wine and food matching palate.

Join Chef Soper for a flavorful journey through the delights of New Zealand wine and food pairing. Each of the following dishes will be paired with a wine that best complements the flavors: Ceviche of Orange Roughy Southern-style with Tomato on Kiwifruit-Lime Salsa; Sumac-Scented King Salmon with Jazz Apple, Fennel & Grapefruit Salad; Curried Spiced Jazz Apple & Cucumber Soup with Vanilla Butter-Braised Pear & Seared Scallop; Mussels with Julienned Vegetables in a Coconut-Lemongrass Broth; Roasted Rack of Lamb with Belgian Endive Salad including Szechuan Roasted Walnuts, Figs, Whitestone's Windsor Blue Cheese & Pears; and Pavlova topped with Passion Fruit served with Poached Tamarillo & a Salted Tamarillo Reduction.

Call (817)377-9005 for more information and to make reservations.