Buffalo Rising Online

Mar 9th 2007, 6:44am By Christa Glennie Seychew

I think I may have died and gone to heaven- I’m sure you’ll feel the same once you get to the end of this post.

Kevin O’Connell, Jr., chef and owner of O’Connell’s Hourglass, will be offering thirty very, very fortunate guests the opportunity to partake in a remarkable feast. A mere glance at the menu is enough to deliver a shiver of ecstasy through the spine of any dedicated gourmand.

Monday, April 9th, O’Connell will host a Grand Cellar Dinner at his lovely restaurant. Lauded for its fantastic wine cellar, it is no surprise that the selection offered at the event will be stellar. One would be remiss to pass up the chance to sample each of these remarkable wines in conjunction with the phenomonal menu.

I haven’t a single doubt that this rare (and sure-to-be remarkable) event will fill up within the next two weeks. If you are interested in attending I would suggest that you call to reserve your seat as soon as possible. The price for this delirium invoking event is $300 per person. Those of you that are not foodies may find that number prohibitive, but if one were to do the math, the price is shockingly reasonable.

Champagne Reception at 6:00pm

Appetizer Table and Butler Passed Hors d'oeurves

1996 Veuve Cliquot La Grand Dame ∙ 1988 Veuve Cliquot "Rare Vintage" ∙ 1985 Veuve Cliquot "Rare Rose" ∙ 1998 Moet Chandon "Dom Perignon" ∙ 1999 Louis Roederer "Cristal"<br>

Gourmet Dinner and Cellar Tasting at 7:00pm

Tartar of Japanese Grade 9 Kobe Beef Tenderloin ∙ 2002 Dominus

Grilled USDA "Prime" Herbett Farms Rack of Lamb ∙ 2002 Joesph Phelps "Insignia"

Seared Filet of USDA "Prime" Black Mountain Ranch Tenderloin ∙ 2002 Opus One

Roulade of Milk Fed Veal, arugula, Buffalo Mozzerella, Truffle Sauce ∙ 2002 Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia "Masseto"

Seared Hudson Valley Duck "Foie Gras" Port Poached Pears and Roquefort ∙ 1995 Chateau Cheval Blanc St. - Emilion

Seared Breast of Hartford Farms Duck Breast, Burnt Orange Glaze ∙ 2000 Chateau La Nerth Chateaunuf du Pape

Risotto of Wild Mushrooms and Roasted Beets ∙ 2002 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon

Stuffed High Horse Ranch Quail ∙ 2002 Kathryn Kennedy Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon

Melange of Swiss and Mexican Chocolate "Soup" ∙ 2001 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Monday, April 9th
O’Connell’s Hourglass
981 Kenmore
877.8788