Featuring Live Paella demonstration by
Jesus Alberto Rodriguez of La Vache Blanche
The Portofino has been tied to Spain and the Spanish cuisine by our owner, Pilar Micheli. She is Spanish born and came to the US in the ‘60’s. Joining with Sergio Micheli, they opened The Portofino in 1970. Along with her brothers Jesus and Feliciano Rodriguez, who were both very talented chefs working at the Portofino.
Now descendants of both the Michelis and the Rodriguez are serving you for a Paella Dinner.
Jesus Alberto Rodriguez and his wife Virginie are the owners of the Clifton farmer’s Market where they can be found during their season at La Vache Blanche and The Fruitful Forest
Lentil and chorizo soup
Pairing: Gran Vinum, Albariño Selection Especial, Rias Baixas
Mixed mushrooms with poached egg
manchego cheese, curly endive and sherry vinaigrette
Pairing: Luna Beberide, Bierzo Godello, Bierzo
Arroz en Paella Mixta
Mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, chicken, pork, chorizo with sofrito, leeks, white wine, peas, flat beans, roasted
piquillo peppers with Spanish bomba rice, cooked in a saffron broth
Arroz en Paella de Verduras
Seasonal vegetables with sofrito, tomatoes, white wine, with Spanish bomba rice, cooked in vegan saffron broth
Pairing: Vina Otano, Rioja Reserva Tinto, Rioja
Churros and chocolate
Pairing: Emilio Lustau, Deluxe Cream Sherry “Capataz Andrez”, Jerez