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SUBLIMITY, OREGON  | MARCH 2022

Our first Supper of 2022, and goodness did it feel amazing to gather again! We couldn’t have envisioned a more perfect Pacific Northwest goodbye to winter than our beautiful little Supper snuggled together in the forest around a fire at the old Davidson Ranch in Smith Creek Village. Our warming meal made by Chef Ana Betancourt was full of Northwest classic ingredients made in the flavors and textures of her home, Torreón, Mexico. We met Ana years ago through her sister, Alba. Dear Alba has been part of the Secret Supper team for many years and we were so excited to be able to work with them both together as they embark on a very special project to the two of them, Maria, a nomadic, micro-dinner series.

This Supper was so very special to us because it involved so many special people in our lives. Amazing and talented friends that have become like family to us. It was truly an honor to be able to put this Supper together with them. It is through their talents and support, we are even able to be here in the first place.

Alba, Chas, Melissa, Anameika, Tracy from Great Jones my sister and brother-in-law who also came to help for the weekend!

Keep reading for more details from our very first Supper of the year.

sparkling wine welcome drink

WELCOME

To welcome our guests to the experience, we gathered under a historic oak tree and greeted guests with the most delicious glass of Suzor Wines Bulles and/or a Bicicleta Spritzer made with Suzor Chardonnay, Campari and soda. What a treat to be able to be served directly from Melissa, co-owner of Suzor and our dear friend.

A MENU BY CHEF ANA BETANCOURT

Chef Ana Betancourt treated us with the most special meal cooked with flavors and recipes from her home in Torreón, Mexico but with local, Pacific Northwest ingredients and flare. The menu— featuring lamb sourced by American Lamb Board, peppers

 

MENU

Gordita Frita 

Fried corn tortilla, mushrooms, mole negro

Tlacoyo

Blue corn tortilla, pork, salsa verde

Wine Pairing: Suzor Wines Bicicleta Spritzer

TO START - Vegetales asados 

Roasted vegetables, jocoque seco, greens

Wine Pairing: Suzor Wines 2019 Sunflower Chardonnay 

TO SAVOUR- Sopa de frijol 

Black beans, chorizo, chicharrón de jalapeño

Wine Pairing:  Suzor Wines 2020 Par Contre Gamay 

TO SHARE- Barbacoa 

Lamb, handmade tortillas, salsas

Wine Pairing: Suzor Wines 2018 Tower Pinot 

TO INDULGE- Tarta de Chocolate de metate 

Mexican chocolate, seasonal fruits

Cocktail Pairing: Mexican Manhattan by Brother’s Bond Bourbon

 

WINE PAIRINGS

Beautiful wines from Suzor Wines, in the Willamette Valley, were the perfect compliment for the menu. We were lucky enough to be some of the first to try their new, unreleased 2019 Sunflower Chardonnay and finished our meal off with their beautiful 2020 Gamay and 2018 Tower Pinot Noir. The wines paired perfectly with the cool, rainy Pacific Northwest evening we spent by the fire.

SECRET LOCATION: SMITH CREEK VILLAGE

We were so excited to partner with Smith Creek Village and to get the chance to slow down, relax and connect with nature. We as well as many of our guests stayed on site in one of their cabins so it was the most perfect Oregon getaway! Our barn venue was stunning adorned with the most perfect florals by our dear friend, Chas of Wildflower Portland. Her vision and talent never ceases to amaze us we were so thrilled to be able to work together!

COCKTAIL PAIRING: BROTHER’S BOND BOURBON MEXICAN MANHATTAN

We love working with Brother’s Bond Bourbon because they know how to pair the most perfect cocktail! Our dessert was brought to the next level with this Mexican Manhattan complete with molé bitters. Absolutely delicious

RECIPE

2oz Brother’s Bond Bourbon

.75oz Sweet Vermouth (Cocchi Torino preferred) 

.25oz Ancho Reyes

1 dash Bittermen’s Mole Bitters 

Stir 15-20 seconds until chilled, single strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with seasonal chocolate covered berries


It was such a beautiful and intimate way to kick off our Suppers for 2022. We can’t wait to share our table with you around the country this year!

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