My friend Dee and I
started with an island-inspired South Seas Sangria, made with Viñedos
Terranoble Sauvignon Blanc, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, and Peach Schnapps with
fresh peaches, honeydew melon, oranges, and lemons.
A refreshing, light
summer salad of butter lettuce and pear was tossed with with goat cheese,
candied walnuts, crispy onions, and a lemon vinaigrette.
Then came the moment we
had been waiting for...the most tender Prime New York Strip, courtesy of Chef Dave, arrived at the
table with a sweet and spicy rub, topped with a savory tomato and roasted red
pepper butter with chopped marcona almonds, and served with a side of summer
zucchini slaw. Our inner cavewomen were delighted.
Our knowledgeable
sommelier Greg suggested a wine to enjoy with our steaks, and we weren't
disappointed. As an avowed lover of French Rhone reds, I was like a kid in a
candy store when a bottle of 2005 Summerland Trio arrived at the table. This
Santa Barbara County combo of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre was smooth and
smoky, with dark cherry and a little mocha tease on the finish.
We almost didn't have room for a most decadent peach cobbler, topped with a brown sugar oat streusel and vanilla ice cream...but our tummies somehow accomodated this sweet end to a most perfect evening...
For a complete schedule of Fleming's Summer Lovin’ Steak & Sangria prix fixe dinners, visit:
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
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