Upcoming Events at Poole’s Diner - Green Plate Special and Seafood & White Wine Dinner

Chef Ashley Christensen and Poole’s Diner has two upcoming events worthy of mention.

First, next Wednesday, June 24, Poole’s presents the $25 “Green Plate Special” in collaboration with the Moore Square Farmer’s Market. Here’s the menu for this event:

Pickle plate of market vegetables
Spinach with a poached egg and warm shitake mushroom vinaigrette
Crispy shrimp with goat cheese dumplings, cherry tomato, and charred green onion
Cornmeal crusted blackberry tart with honey creme fraiche

Also, on Sunday, June 28 at 6:30pm, Poole’s will host 5 courses of seafood and cool summer white wines. Call to reserve (919) 832-4477.

Sneads Ferry Shrimp Cocktail
Famega Vinho Verde NV

Sauteed Soft Shell Crab with Cake of Two Crabs
Mario Cecchini Tove 2007

Fried Chesapeake Bay Oyster Po’ Boy with Cider Slaw and Brioche
Chateau Soucherie “Tijou” Anjou 2008

Tombo Ahi Tuna Two Ways
La Sirena Moscato Azul, Dry Muscat Canelli, 2007
  
Brown Butter Scallop
Gruet Blanc de Blancs Vintage Brut 2004
Truffles and Coffee

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