Tarbox
WISCASSET, MAINE | MAY 2022
We newly call Maine home - and this was our first Supper in Maine since moving here. For us, this Supper captured everything that made us choose to move here and bundled it up in a perfect New England weekend - amazing food, specifically the lobster and oysters, stunning landscapes and history, that New England seaside vibe, but most of all - a warm and genuine community.
We hope you enjoy our little recap!
WELCOME
We welcomed our guests with a spring American Harvest Vodka Cucumber Gimlet and glorious raw bar of oysters by Glidden Point Oyster Co. We had a beautiful break in the clouds long enough for us to enjoy some sunshine for the welcome hour and meet new friends.
A MENU BY CHEF DAMIEN SANSONETTI
Chef Damien Sansonetti from Chaval in Portland, ME and his incredibly talented team prepared a drool worthy menu that focused on locality— featuring first of the season asparagus and of course, Maine Lobster!
MENU
WELCOME
Glidden Point Oysters, mignonette, accoutrement
Cucumber, beet tartare, vadouvan aioli
Everything English muffin, smoked salmon, smear
Cocktail: Cucumber gimlet
FIRST
Asparagus salad
Wine: 2021 Alton Sauvignon Blanc
PASTA
Maine Lobster Carbonara
Kelp mafaldine, shellfish cream, spring peas, fennel, pecorino
Wine: 2020 Alton Chardonnay
MAIN
Pork duo, chorizo and confit pork belly
Wine: 2020 Alton Mourvèdre
DESSERT
White chocolate mousse, Champagne mango, kalamata olives, pistachios
Cocktail: Brother’s Bond Bourbon Mango Sour
WINE PAIRINGS
Beautiful wines from Alton Wines, in the Walla Walla Valley, WA, were the perfect compliment for the coastal menu. We toasted Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Mourvédre around our long table into the foggy evening.
NIGHTCAP
We ended our evening with a white chocolate mousse with kalamata olive, mango and pistachio paired with another incredible cocktail by Brother’s Bond Bourbon: A BBB Mango Sour. A perfect close to our cozy night together!
SECRET LOCATION: SQUIRE TARBOX INN
The Squire Tarbox Inn is really such a special and historic gem nestled on Westport Island in Midcoast Maine. The property was built in 1763 for the Squire family and purchased by Houston based friends, Lisa Dalton and Michelle Adams who undertook a full renovation in 2018 and opened the inn. It is set on a beautiful expansive property overlooking the water and cozy green for all far as you can see!
