Stricken with indecision and self-conscious about wine knowledge? Neighborhood darling Lou on Vine takes the reins every Monday night with a weekly-changing prix-fixe supper. Each of the three courses are smallish (like the rest of the standard menu) and perfectly paired with a glass of vino. Who wouldn't mind flying autopilot more often?
Monday, June 30 Pavé of summer squash, eggplant, pesto Tissot Crémant du Jura NV (biodynamic)
Grilled local white sea bass, braised fennel, tomatoes, sweet onions, black olives Tasting flight of natural white wines: Andre Ostertag riesling ’06 (biodynamic) Preston Vineyards “Madam Preston” ’06 (organic) Cornin Mâcon-Chaintre ’06 (biodynamic)
Roasted fresh figs, lavender honey crème anglaise, macadamia nuts Domaine Ferrer-Ribière Muscat de Rivesaltes ‘04 $55