Archived Article By Tom Fitzmorris
Originally published January 10, 2008
A Special Dinner At Dunleith Plantation
Windsor Court Chef In Natchez This Weekend
Greg Sonnier, chef at the Windsor Court Grill Room and owner of the in-limbo Gabrielle, is spending this weekend in Natchez. Dunleith--a grand ante-bellum mansion on expansive grounds at the outskirts of that old river city--will host not only offering a dinner prepared by Chef Greg, but a package that sounds so attractive that I'd go if I didn't already have plans.
If you don't, here's the story: Dunleith's rooms are available for $135 a night, which includes breakfast. Greg will be cooking all night is in their Castle Restaurant on the premises, this Friday, January 11, with reservations required, from 6 till 9:45 p.m. The menu is priced a la carte, and they'll pair wines by the glass with each course in you like. Here's the menu:
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Shrimp & Butternut Squash Bisque
With Toasted Coconut
Boudin of Foie Gras with Honey
Lavender Mustard Sauce
Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Beets
Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
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Artichoke Crusted Gulf Fish
With Crab Broth and Red Chili Oil and Seasonal Vegetables
Slow Roasted Duck with Exotic Mushrooms
Roasted Red Peppers With Orange Sherry Sauce over Shoestring Potatoes
Jerked Pork Rib Chop
Root Beer Glazed Apples And Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Anaheim Chili Pepper
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Homemade Lemon Chess Pie
Mixed Fruit Cobbler
With Vanilla Ice Cream
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It takes about three hours to drive to Natchez from New Orleans.
If you miss this dinner, we're having an Eat Club event at the Windsor Court on January 22. It's almost sold out, even though I don't yet have the menu or prices!
Dunleith Plantation. 84 Homochitto St., Natchez, Mississippi. 601-446-8500.
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