Le Colonial Hosts Kieu Hoang Winery Wine Paired Dinner

Le Colonial in San Francisco will host a five-course Kieu Hoang Winery wine paired dinner on Sunday, September 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. priced at $85.00 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Winemaker Charles Hendricks will be in attendance at this special dinner. The restaurant's regular a la carte offerings will also be available that evening.

 

Kieu Hoang Winery is located in Napa Valley in the Carneros American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the Carneros District, the southernmost grape growing region in the Valley and ideal for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.

 

Le Colonial Executive Chef Brian Bowen will prepare Canh Bau Tom (Opo squash soup with shrimp) paired with Kieu Hoang, Chardonnay, Napa '13; Cha Gio Tom Cua (crispy rolls with Dungeness crab, shrimp, chicken, vermicelli noodles, taro, mushroom and nuoc paired with Kieu Hoang, People's Wine, CA '12; Thit Kho Chien (twice cooked pork belly, bok choy, Hosui pear, quail egg, caramel sauce and white truffle oil paired with Kieu Hoang, Red Label, Cabernet Sauvignon '12; a choice of Ca Thu Nuong (grilled ahi tuna, fingerling potatoes, cucumber noodles, hearts of palm and ginger/scallion oil or Bo Luc Lac (wok-seared filet mignon cubes, sweet-savory soy sauce, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes and crispy shoestring potato fries or Vit Sot Me (sous-vide Mary's duck breast and leg confit, Brussels sprouts, Napa cabbage, carrots and tamarind sauce paired with Kieu Hoang, Gold Label, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa '12; and, for dessert, Banh Khoi Mi (traditional Vietnamese baked cassava cake with coconut sauce) paired with Sua Ruon Nho Trang (honey infused Kieu Hoang Chardonnay with condensed milk and coconut flakes).

 

Every day of the year, guests can enjoy Le Colonial's signature Vietnamese dishes with French colonial flair and an international wine list comprised of French and domestic vintages, plus wines from Chile, Argentina, New Zealand and elsewhere. The full bar's cocktail menu showcases classic, contemporary and original libations.

 

The atmosphere at Le Colonial evokes the elegance of Vietnam in the 1920's. From the mosaic-like tile flooring, the vaulted pressed-tin ceiling, the shuttered windows, the plush rattan furniture, and the tropical plants, all accented by the glow of candlelight, Le Colonial feels as if it was transported here from 75 years ago and 10,000 miles away. Vintage black and white photographs of life at the turn of the century adorn the walls, while ceiling fans gently stir the air. In addition to the intimate main dining area, the upstairs bar and lounge at Le Colonial provides a relaxed salon ambiance with its faded oriental rugs, decorative bamboo birdcages, low wood tables and comfortable couches. The lounge is appropriate for tea, cocktails, appetizers or casual dining.

 

Le Colonial is located at 20 Cosmo Place between Sutter and Post and Jones and Taylor. The restaurant is open nightly for dinner, Sunday through Wednesday from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. and Thursday to Saturday, 5:30 to 11:00 p.m. Valet parking is available. Visit Le Colonial on the Web at www.lecolonialsf.com. For more information or reservations, which can also be made at OpenTable.com, call (415) 931-3600.