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Chef 5 course menu tasting and wine pairing every Thursday night 5-10PM.
Price is $55 per person for the 5-course meal and $20 additional for the wine pairing.
Chef creates a special menu of his selection, comes out to discuss the cuisine with guests, explain the wine pairing, etc. This is available to couples or groups, but a whole table must participate. It's like your own private chef party. Truly for food lovers!
Reservations are suggested but not required.
368-4488 http://www.gigis.com
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Gigi's Tavern Introduces Innovative Five Course Chef's Tasting Menu
BOCA RATON, Fla. Gigi's Tavern at Mizner Park in Boca Raton has introduced a Five Course Tasting Menu that gives guests an opportunity for an extraordinary culinary and dining experience, one that will impress even the most discerning palate.

This unique culinary experience begins when the chef visits your table, removes the menus and inquires if there are any dietary limitations or specific taste preferences. All decisions and selections are then made in the kitchen. Each course is individually presented at the table by the chef who describes the dish. While this creative menu changes every day, following is an example of what was served at a recent tasting:

Sample Menu- Menu Chnges Daily

First Course
Shrimp Kataffi: pan seared and served with a coconut chili sauce

Second Course
Stilton and Watercress Salad: roasted beets, watercress, navel oranges, stilton blue cheese and pistachios tossed in a light vinaigrette

Intermezzo
Peach, mojito and blackberry cabernet sorbet trio

Third Course
Veal Two Ways: veal short ribs with parsnip mashed potatoes and natural jus and veal tenderloin with mashed potatoes, asparagus tips, carrots and port wine sauce

Fourth Course
New England Style Swordfish: grilled swordfish served over mashed potatoes with a creamy New England clam broth

Fifth Course
Three-Layer Cheesecake: layers of chocolate, vanilla and coffee, covered in fresh berries

The Chef will provide wine pairing suggestions for appropriate courses.

Gigi's Tavern…/ More Information

The Five Course Tasting Menu is served on Thursdays from 5 to 10 p.m. but can often be requested with reservations on other days. The cost is $55 per person; plus $20 per person with wine pairing. The entire table must participate.

Gigi's Tavern is located at beautiful Mizner Park in Boca Raton. With indoor and outdoor seating, live music and a popular happy hour, Gigi's welcomes guests with a warm atmosphere and deliciously prepared contemporary American cuisine created by Executive Chef Morris Spielvogel. Exciting specials and monthly events can be found at www.gigis.com and at www.LivingFLA.com.

A popular location for special events such as weddings, engagement parties, anniversaries, holidays and corporate parties, Gigi's Tavern offers a customized menu and specialized event planning assistance. Call (561) 368-4488 for reservations, private parties and more information.

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