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Frank McClelland Cooking Demo from “Wine Mondays” at ICA Boston

Thursday July 30, 2009

Frank McClelland will demonstrate a Summer menu from his book Wine Mondays: Simple Wine Pairings with Seasonal Menus (co-authored with Christie Matheson) at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston on Friday, July 31st, from 6:30 until 8pm. This will be the final installment of the ICA’s Talking Taste Summer series of cooking demonstrations, overlooking the Boston harbor.  It’s a perfect way to start your weekend!

Join Chef McClelland as he demonstrates how to make this Summer menu:

• Heirloom Tomato Soup with Succotash
• Butter and Herb-Poached Maine Lobster with Cucumber, Avocado, and Nasturtium Salad
• Roasted Duck with Ginger and Plums
• Nick’s Wild Mint Ice Cream with Warm Berries

Paired wines will be available for purchase at the ICA bar, and copies of Wine Mondays will be available following the event.

Frank McClelland is the proprietor of two of Boston’s most highly acclaimed restaurants, L’Espalier and Sel de la Terre, both featuring cuisine that combines regional ingredients with the culinary traditions of France. L’Espalier has been named #1 in Boston’s Zagat Survey for nine years running, and has been awarded Five Diamonds from AAA for eight years in a row. McClelland was named Best Chef: Northeast 2007 by the prestigious James Beard Foundation. Free with museum admission. Space is limited. Free tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis at the admissions desk one hour before the program. For more information, call (617) 478-3100 or visit www.icaboston.org. The museum is located at 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210.

Talking Taste is sponsored by Eckert Seamans.