Café Modern Kaiseki Dinner & Sake Pairing

Café Modern will host a Full Japanese Kaiseki Dinner & Sake Pairing on August 28 at 6:30 pm. Reservations necessary. Please RSVP to 817-840-2157.

SET 1

AnkimoSumōkuhotate.   あん肝. スモークホタテ
Japanese Torchon with Smoked Scallops & Ponzu

Paired with Hakutsuru Blue Junmai Ginjo.

SET 2

Hassun 八寸 
Chef’s Plate with 8 Small Tastings of Seasonal Japanese Delicacies 

Martin House Beer Dinner at Café Modern

Café Modern and Martin House Brewery will host a 4-Course Dinner & Beer Pairing prepared by Executive Chef Dena Peterson. 

MENU

COURSE 1
Smoked Scallop with Compressed Watermelon and Baby Heirloom Tomato Salad
Paired with Martin House's River House Texas Saison

COURSE 2
Bierock - Savory Beef and Cabbage Filled Pastry with Jus Dipping Sauce
Paired with Martin House's Day Break 4 Grain Breakfast Beer 

BYOB=Build Your Own Bordeaux

Every guest is invited to blend their own Bordeaux-style wine with four of the classic varietal components of Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Franc.

Trinchero Petite Verdot 2011
Trinchero Cab Franc 2011
Trinchero Meritage 2010
Trinchero Merlot Chicken Ranch Vineyard 2010
Trinchero Cabernet Central Park West  2011
Trinchero Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Guests will taste each wine individually throughout the evening.

Adult Two-Day Workshop: David Bates

Adult Two-Day Workshop: David Bates

CLASS FULL

This workshop spans two days, back-to-back, and focuses on the special exhibition David Bates. A distinguished local artist discusses Bates’s work with the class and leads participants in specially designed studio projects using mixed media. The first day focuses on drawing and painting, and the second day focuses on sculpture and assemblage. All materials are provided. Registration is required—enroll early; space is limited.

Adam Palmer

Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk.

5-Course Italian Dinner & Antinori Wine Pairing at Café Modern

Crudo di Tonno Alla Battuta
Sashimi-grade Sliced Tuna with Citrus, Radish, Onion, and Capers
Paired with Castello Della Sala Bramito Chardonnay 2012

Insalata di Burrata
Dallas Mozzarella Company’s Burrata Cheese with Shaved Speck, Local Olive Oil, Parmesan, Endive, Chilled Veggies, and Herbs
Tenuta Guado Al Tasso Vermentino 2013

Tagliatelle Bolognese
Freshly-Made Pasta with Traditional Bolognese Sauce
Peppoli Chianti Classico  2011

Luke Harden

Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm

First Friday at the Modern

Featuring 3 if by Sea
Cocktail: Twister

The first Friday of each month, the Star-Telegram, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Café Modern team up to bring you live music and cocktails from 5 to 8 pm. Bring your friends to enjoy diverse live performances, cocktail selections, and the opportunity to dine in Café Modern by night.