The Tassel Ridge Winery invites you to their inaugural Wine and Food Pairing Dinner on Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious four-course catered dinner paired with fine Tassel Ridge wines. The menu will include Appetizer: Fried Plantains with Tropical Fruit Salsa (with White Blossom or 2006 Iowa Edelweiss wine)

Salad: Jicama and Mandarin Orange (with Prelude wine)

Entrée: Caribbean Jerk-Spiced Pork Loin with Pineapple Fried Rice and Black Bean Cakes (with White Blossom or 2006 Iowa Edelweiss wine)

Dessert: Chocolate Spice Souffle (with Finalé Iowa Red wine) The evening will also feature live jazz music featuring Dr. Mark Hartman, professor of music at Central College. Cost is $35. RSVP by Wednesday, May 16 by e-mailing sthompson@tasselridge.com, or by calling the winery at 641-672-9463. Space is limited to 30 guests, so reserve your spot soon!

After you’ve been wined and dined, spend the night at the McNeill Stone Mansion B&B in Oskaloosa. Call 641-673-4348  Get $10 off your stay after attending the Wine and Food Pairing Dinner at Tassel Ridge Winery.