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Worcester Wine Festival’s “Bubbles & Brunch” Menu Unveiled for Altea’s

Worcester Wine Festival's "Bubbles & Brunch" Set for Altea's Eatery

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The first course, a yogurt and granola is set to pair with a mimosa to start out brunch on a social, light note.
The first course, a yogurt and granola is set to pair with a mimosa to start out brunch on a social, light note.

Altea’s Eatery in Worcester has released the five course brunch menu that Chef Enton Mehillaj has prepared for their Signature Dining Event as part of the 2017 Worcester Wine Festival. The menu is focused on thoughtfully sourced, honest American food with a French twist. The “Bubbles & Brunch” menu (whose $50 price is inclusive of food, beverages, tax, and gratuity) is paired with a selection of Global Wine’s portfolio. You’ll start off with a mimosa and work your way through the flavor profiles from Italy, Oregon and Spain with Prosecco, Cava, Moscato d’Asti and more. The variation of bubbles are the perfect balance to match the flavors and texture in each delectable dish. The brunch, includes:

  1. Housemade Granola (Greek yogurt, honey, assorted berries) paired with Kelsey Sparkling Mimosas
  2. Spiced Sugar Beignets (Strawberry compote, crème fraiche) with Borgo del Col Alto Prosecco
  3. Frittata (Bacon, leeks, gruyère cheese, topped with greens) paired with Iris Pinot Gris
  4. Croque Monsieur (Black Forest ham, gruyère cheese, mornay sauce, on country white bread) paired with Flama d’Or Cava Rose
  5. Nutella Crêpe (Fresh strawberry and banana) paired with Mozzafiato Moscato d’Asti

The Worcester Wine Festival, which is a three day festival during Columbus Day weekend was created to bring the community together around wine. In addition to the Signature Wine Dinners, featuring restaurants like Lock 50, Bocado, The People’s Kitchen, Altea’s and more, the culminating event is the Grand Tasting which is scheduled on Sunday at Union Station. The Grand Tasting offers an intimate setting where attendees can taste over 400 wines, speak directly with the vineyard owners, and be educated on all things wine. In addition, the presenting sponsor, the Worcester Art Museum, will be hosting both a wine auction and a wall of wine raffle allowing attendees the chance to take home some of the best wines available.

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Grilled Skirt Steak from Main Streets’ deadhorse hill

Grilled Skirt Steak from deadhorse hill on Main Street in Worcester, MA

I didn’t think I would be hitting up Main Street Worcester anytime soon, until deadhorse hill came around. Deadhorse hill is one of Worcester’s exciting new additions to the restaurant scene, and with all of the recent press surrounding it, I knew it would soon become a destination in the city.

The exposed brick and sophisticated decor made me feel like I had just walked into a restaurant in downtown Boston and the cocktail list made me feel no different! I started at the bar with the “Tuesday Night Sparkler” because well, it was Tuesday and this was a reason to celebrate. It was made with prosecco, bourbon, pomegranate and lemon and was excellent. The prosecco and bourbon complimented each other very well and I wouldn’t hesitate to order it again. Once our table was ready we took a seat and it was game on.

A small menu means quality food. It was split into three sections – small, large and centerpieces, which I appreciated because it told me exactly what I was getting myself into. I skipped the small section (appetizers) and went straight to the large (main courses). There were 6 entrees to choose from and they all looked to die for. Not going to lie it was one of the more difficult decisions I had to make that day.

I went back and forth between the Rigatoni, Grilled Skirt Steak and Swordfish but ultimately went with the Grilled Skirt Steak which was accompanied with heirloom tomatoes and spicy avocado vinaigrette. It was plated so beautifully, it was clear that the chef is passionate about his career and really took his time to master each dish. The steak was cooked perfectly (medium-rare), but lacked some sort of flavor that I couldn’t put my finger on. I did enjoy the heirloom tomatoes and avocado vinaigrette but wish it was a bit spicier. Other than that the portion was large and I finished with a full (and happy) stomach!

Although it was a bummer that our large group couldn’t all be seated together, our small, corner table was cozy and I felt content. Our server was a sweetheart and recommended me a great beer, the Cold Harbor Brewing’s (Westborough) Sister Summer, and was very attentive throughout the night.

The atmosphere, menu and service were all on point at deadhorse hill. Although I wasn’t a huge fan of the grilled skirt steak I will absolutely come back with friends for another Tuesday Night Sparkler, some appetizers and maybe even the “Huge dry-aged Prime Ribeye” if I’m feeling extra, extra fancy!