We love these great food-and-wine events at Land’s End in Homer, Alaska. When you go, stay at one of the Land’s End Lodges. Here’s a shot of one with the fireplace going to take the chill off the morning!
Chef Maggie Burns always comes up with some creative themes for these monthly get-togethers at the Chart Room at the End of the Spit.
This month’s theme for the Fri., Nov. 6 “Uncorked!”: The Southwest
First course: Scallop Salad. 
Seared scallops on crispy tortillas with jalapeno pesto and avocado puree (YUM!). 
Served on a bed of arugula with chipotle cream.
Wine: Charles Smith, Kung Fu Girl Riesling ‘08
Second course: Chili Verde soup. 
A thick flavorful soup made with slow-roasted pork in a green chili sauce of jalapeno, 
tomatillos, green chilies and garlic.
Wine: A to Z, Chardonnay ‘07
Third Course. Tamale de Elote. 
Fresh corn tamale filled with shredded beef. Served with a Manchanantel sauce – an ancho chili 
sauce made with ancho chilies, pineapple, banana, & spices.
Wine: Altozano, Tempranillo Cabernet ‘06
Fourth Course. Pollo Chorizo. 
Chicken breast stuffed with homemade chorizo sausage and goat cheese. 
Served with poblano corn sauce and twice-baked potatoes with smoked chilies.
Wine: Condado de Haza, Ribero del Duero ‘05
Dessert. Chocolate Taco. A chocolate taco filled with hazelnut chocolate mousse and strawberry kiwi salsa.
Wine: Toro Albala, Don PX Gran Reserva ‘79
Tickets are $70 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. Call the 
Chart Room Restaurant at (907) 235-0406.
Stay the night. For our out-of-town guests, consider the “Uncorked with a Room” package. Also available: Fly/stay packages with Era Aviation. 
Call (800) 478-0400.
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