Mushroom & Wine Festival at Durango Mountain Resort August 13, 2011

 

Gourmet Mushroom & Wine Pairing Dinner

You won’t want to miss our popular Mushroom and Wine Festival dinner at 6:30pm on Saturday, August 13th. Our six-course tasting menu features a variety of mushroom dishes paired with complementary wines. Dishes include premium meats and fish, as well as gourmet ingredients sourced from around the globe. Each course is paired with wine to create a unique tasting experience. Reservations are required by August 7. 970-385-2121. Cost $75

Mushroom Festival Dinner Menu
Black Trumpet and Cognac Bisque Shooter
Grilled Forest Blend Crustini Sautéed Oyster, Shitake and Crimini Mushrooms on Grilled Herbed Baguette with Shaved Manchego Cheese
Quail Egg Benedict with Morel Mushroom Mornay Sauce Brioche Toast, Smoked Duck Prosciutto, Marinated Asparagus and Fresh Poached Quail Egg, Topped with Morel Mushroom Cream Sauce
Pan Seared Pacific Ling Cod and Oyster Mushroom Raviolo with Chervil Veloute over Baby Frisee Salad
Grilled Wild Boar Tenderloin Shitake Mushroom Demi-Glace with Parsnip and Bosc Pear Puree
Candied Chanterelles and Toasted Hazelnuts with Goat Cheese and Apricot Brule over Filbert Gelato

Mushroom Hunt and Cooking Demonstration August 14th

Durango Mountain Resort is home to hundreds of varieties of mushrooms and August is the prime time for mushroom hunting on the mountain where you’ll find chanterelle, boletus, oysters and more. Our Mushroom Hunt and Cooking Demonstration includes a guided hike by Chris Ricci, owner of Majesty Mushrooms, an organic mushroom grow house in Cortez, who will educate you on how to find and identify edible mushrooms in the wild. After your hike, you will be treated to a mushroom cooking demonstration and boxed lunch at Dante’s. Package includes transportation to and from the hunt area, cooking demonstration, lunch and guided hunt. Reservations are required and space is limited. Call 970-385-2121 to reserve your spot. $50.