Carefully Curated Chef Juan Cuadra
Tropical Fruit Wine Pairing Dinner | Salty Chef Catering – Key West
A tropical tasting menu pairing Florida Keys cuisine with the fruit wines of Schnebly Redland’s Winery from Miami, Florida, bringing together the flavors of South Florida and the Florida Keys.
- Welcome Course
Key West Conch & Mango Ceviche – fresh conch, mango, lime, cilantro, avocado, crispy plantain chips Wine Pairing: Lychee Fruit Wine – floral and aromatic with tropical notes.
- First Course
Grilled Pineapple & Smoked Cheese Salad – grilled pineapple, smoked cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil, citrus olive oil
Wine Pairing: Passion Fruit Wine – bright tropical acidity balancing the smoked cheese.
- Seafood Course
Pan-Seared Fisherman’s Catch – local daily catch, guava beurre blanc, coconut rice, grilled island vegetables
Wine Pairing: Guava Wine – sweet tropical notes complement fresh seafood.
- Land Course
Mojo-Glazed Wild Boar – sweet plantain mash, charred pineapple salsa, citrus mojo reduction Wine Pairing: Mango Wine – smooth tropical sweetness complements the rich boar.
- Dessert
Key Lime Coconut Tres Leches Cake – toasted coconut crumble, passionfruit drizzle Wine Pairing: Sweet Avocado Wine – creamy tropical sweetness with citrus dessert.