Restaurant Ridgefield Sarah & Monica's Excellent Birthday Dinner Amy Kundrat January 24, 2014 Sarah Bouisseau of Bernard's & Sarah's Wine Bar in Ridgefield, and Monica Brown of 109 Cheese & Wine have been the closest of friends for over a decade, beginning when they discovered they shared the same birthday. Over the years, the oenophiles and food lovers have hosted an evening including some of their favorite foods and wines for their customers, and it has evolved into a beloved annual event. This special dinner and wine tasting happens only once a year, on Friday, January 24 (tonight!) at 7 pm at Bernard's in Ridgefield. The price is $90 per person plus tax and gratuity, call 203 438 8282 for reservations. Sarah & Monica's Birthday Menu Passed CanapésFoie Gras Gougères / Himachi Crudo / Giant Bean wrapped in pancetta with mozzarella / Bernard's house made charcuterieMuscat de Beaumes de Venise Sparkling Cocktail~~Duo of Oyster with Caviar - Chilled with Cucumber, Dill & Crème Fraiche. Warm with Leek Fondue, Lemon Chive Beurre Blanc Xavier Frissant Sauvignon Blanc Touraine Loire France 2012~~Pancetta Wrapped Monkfish, French Lentil Ragu, Root Vegetables, Fried LeeksChartron Trebuchet Rully Burgundy France 2010~~Roasted Wild Duck Breast Tournedo, Wild Mushrooms Risotto, Acorn Squash, Sautéed Spinach & Red Wine SauceDomaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut Cotes de Nuits Villages Burgundy France 2009~~109 Cheese Selections Winnimere, The Cellars at Jasper Hill Brie Fermier and Black TruffleDomaine Clavel Copa Santa Languedoc France 2011~~Meyer Lemon TrioMeringue Tart, Cake & SorbetPhilippe Prie Brut Champagne NV~~ For reservations, call 203 438 8282.
