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Parkview Lodge & Grill |
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| On Wednesday, June 4th, Greg and Heidi Kaarto (owners
of Parkview Lodge & Grill in Twin Lakes) served a gourmet
dinner and wine tasting for 54 people. This is the third
year for this event and it has grown each year. With
reservations required the limited seating filled up fast.
Chef Al Autio and his assistant for the evening, Chris
Fontaine, served up a delicious five course meal. Bill Peterlin of Peterlin Distributing was the Master of Ceremonies. He provided the white and red wines for the event. Bill stated that he is proud that Peterlin Distributing has been serving the Keweenaw and surrounding areas for 70 years. The menu for the evening include Spring Tomato Bisque soup with Chateau Chantal Sparkling Chardonnay, Grilled Romaine Salad in Pastry with Vinaigrette Dressing and 3 Blind Moose Pinot Grigio, Rubbed Ahi Tuna with Peanut Glaze appetizer and Houghton Chardonnay Verdelho, entree choice of seafood stuffed Trout and Whitefish combination or braised Bison short ribs with wild mushrooms and potatoes, vegetables, and bread and Toasted Head Pinot Noir or Houghton Cabernet/Shiraz/Merlot and lastly milk chocolate strawberry shells for dessert with Wyandham Bin 444 Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Bill Peterlin with Greg and Heidi Kaarto in background. |
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L to R = Chef Al Autio, Assistant Chris Fontaine |
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Crowd shot of eager diners and tasters |
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flowers are edible! |
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L to R Carol and Sheila with Spring Tomato Bisque Soup |
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| Maria Durham of Twin Lakes sang to two couples
celebrating wedding anniversaries and one birthday girl --
Maria's rendition of Marilyn Monroe's "Happy Anniversary
and Happy Birthday" |