Mark Ryan Wine Dinner at Epulo Bistro

Mark Ryan Winery is pairing up with Edmonds’ Epulo Bistro for a lovely five-course meal with thoughtful wine pairings on Wednesday, October 21. The dinner begins at 6:30pm, and is $110/person, tax and tip not included. Join Nick James and Alex Thorkildsen of Mark Ryan Winery and the Epulo team for a fantastic night of great food and wine—plus a little education!

Here’s the menu:

Amuse:
Butternut Squash Fritter with crème fraîche
Sparkling Wine

First:
Belgian Endive with shaved fennel, roasted pine nuts, and Cara Cara vinaigrette
2014 Mark Ryan Viognier

Second:
Wild Mushroom Pâté with spiced cashews and herb oil
2013 Mark Ryan Crazy Mary

Third:
Day Boat Sea Scallops with pomegranate gastrique and braised kale
2013 Mark Ryan Wild Eyed

Fourth:
Rib Eye Cap Steak with huckleberry demi-glace and white asparagus
2013 Mark Ryan Long Haul

Fifth:
Dark Chocolate Espresso Mousse with vanilla bean mascarpone whip
2013 Mark Ryan Dead Horse

Reservations can be made at www.epulobistro.com or by calling the restaurant at 425.678.8680. Epulo Bistro is located at 526 Main Street in Edmonds.

Established in 1999 by Mark Ryan McNeilly, Mark Ryan Winery is an acclaimed Washington winery based in Woodinville, just north of Seattle. A largely self-taught winemaker, the first vintages were crushed and produced in garages of friends and family—in the years since, the winery has grown in size, earning respect and acclaim from critics and wine enthusiasts alike. The goal has always been to make delicious wines that stand as true representations of the vineyard from which they come. For more information, visitwww.markryanwinery.com.