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The Big Wine Event On May 14th 2008

The Big Wine Event on Monday December 10th 2007 was a great success and many people had a great time. Most of the feedback we received was to hold I higher end wine event. So on Tuesday May 14th we will be holding another tasting using the upstairs of the restaurant. We will feature 125 wines from around the world as well as ports and liquors. The cost of this event will be $45.00 per person and will include passed appetizers. Reservations are required. It should take about 2 hours to complete the tasting. The restaurant will be opening at 4 pm and the tasting will conclude at 9:30. All wines tasted will be available for purchase threw Moro Restaurant. Please call 302-777-1800 to make your reservations.

Jazz in the Moro Lounge
Thursday Nights Jazz will start up again on September 13th

During the spring the Thursday night jazz sessions featuring Bruce Anthony on guitar were very well received and we will be continuing with him as well as a new face, Michael Hunter, an unbelievable local piano player. Beginning in the fall they will rotate every other week throughout the fall and winter season. The subtle sounds coming from the lounge drip like sugar from the strings of the guitar and piano into the upstairs dining room and lounge. The sound level is relatively low and allows people to converse at a normal tone. This truly is a classy addition to our regular fare here on North Scott Street. The Jazz starts playing around 7pm and continues well into the evening.

We also will be offering a port tasting on Thursday nights paired with chocolate petite fours. This will be available in the lounge or at your table to enjoy with the live jazz. The cost will be $25.00 for a selection of four to six ports.

2008 Wine Dinner Series

February 28th Study of Shiraz
$78.00 Per Person

White Truffle Seared Tuna w/ spicy tartar, capers and sesame dressed micro greens
Bonny Doon Le Pousseur
Seared Scallops w/ Proscuitto, sage, wood roasted pears and port-balsamic
J.L. Chave St. Joseph Rouge “Offerus”
Cline Cool Climate Syrah
Duck Confit Tart w/ foie gras aioli, micro greens and mint honey
Vasse Felix Adams Road Shiraz
Cat Amongst The Pigeons Shiraz
Grilled Rib Eye w/ pancetta-leek potato cake, wilted spinach
Spec wrapped Taleggio and pinot noir jus
Carina Cellars Syrah
Red Car Wine Company Syrah
Rack of Lamb w/ triple crème goat cheese risotto, asparagus and sour cherry preserve
Glaetzer The Bishop Shiraz
Dried Cherry-Blueberry Tart w/ pine nuts and honey gelato

March 20th The Wine of Northern Italy
$85.00 Per Person

Lightly Grilled Prawn Ceviche w/ blood orange, chive oil and vanilla sea salt
Valdo Perseco
Lump Crab Cake w/ blood orange, fennel and watercress salad
Principessa Gavi
Risotto w/ Mountain Gorgonzola, fresh herbs, truffle honey and toasted pine nuts
Michel Chiarlo Barbara di Asti
Shaved Parma Proscuitto w/ warm Teleme, grilled crostini and Turkish fig vinaigrette
Michel Chiarlo Barbaresco
Marchesi di Barolo
Braised Beef Short Rib w/ grilled mushroom Tagliatelle, Pecorino and fried oregano
Bertani Secco Valpantena
Porcini Dusted Venison Loin w/ thyme-parmesan polenta, broccoli rabe and blueberry jus
Bertani Amarone
Drunken Smore w/ banana puree and sour cherry reduction

April 24th The Wines of Michael & David
$78.00 Per Person

Seared Tuna-Salmon Tartar w/ green tea pancakes, fennel salad and cilantro oil
Incognito Viogner
Seared Scallops w/ avocado, crispy proscuitto, micro greens, sea salt and orange oil
7 Heavenly Clouds
Beef Carpaccio w/ shaved radish-citrus salad, white pepper syrup and truffle toast
6th Sense Syrah
Roasted Duck Breast w/ leek grits, broccoli rabe and syrah reduction
Incognito Red Blend
Grilled Filet Mignon w/ basil potato cake and black olive-tomato vinaigrette
Earthquake Zinfandel
7 Deadly Zins
Pistachio-Mustard Crusted Lamb Rack w/ saffron risotto, asparagus and fried mint jus
Petite Petit
Orange Chocolate Tart w/ pistachio gelato and coffee drizzle

May 22nd Study of Pinot Noir
$80.00 Per Person

Cardamom Dusted Tuna w/ soba noodle salad and miso buerre Blanc
Torii Mor Oregon
Pan Seared Swordfish w/ balsamic basil couscous and toy box tomato vinaigrette
Solena Grand Cuvee
Roasted Duck Breast w/ butternut squash risotto, fried sage and pumpkin seed oil
Four Graces Reserve
Veal Milanese w/ lemon thyme potatoes, arugula and shaved parmesan and pepper coulis
Etude
Cinnamon Roasted Pork Tenderloin w/ lavender whipped potatoes, asparagus and cider jus
Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve
Grilled Flat Iron w/ duck confit-white bean cassoulet, baby arugula and crispy shallots
Roads End Oregon
Orange Flower-Basil Crème Brulee w/ Butterfinger biscotti and blackberries

June 26th Wines of Australia
$78.00 Per Person

Ahi Tuna Tartar w/ avocado, vanilla scented pineapple and sesame soy vinaigrette
Tamar Ridge Pinot Gris
Grilled Prawns w/ coconut puree, minted mango vinaigrette, truffle honey and plantains
Philip Shaw Sauvignon Blanc
Pepper Seared Beef Carpaccio w/ brandy aioli, micro greens and Gorgonzola crostini
Peter Howland Shiraz
Grilled Pork Tenderloin w/ wild mushroom bolognaise, crispy polenta and gorgonzola
Yangarra Estate Shiraz
Grilled Rack of Lamb w/ almond-sage risotto, fried spinach and fig demi glace
Heinrich GSM
Pan Seared Venison Loin w/ fennel gratin, grilled asparagus and cherry jus
Rosemont Estate Balmoral Shiraz
Roasted Local Peaches w/ amaretto sabayon, crushed hazelnuts and shaved chocolate

July 24th The Wines of Napa Valley
$85.00 Per Person

Heirloom Tomato Stack w/ fresh mozzarella, basil and aged balsamic
Girard Sauvignon Blanc
Crispy Soft Shell Crab w/ wood fired corn salsa and mustard oil
Silverado Vineburg Chardonnay
Shaved Parma Proscuitto w/ melon Carpaccio, walnut pesto and aged sherry vinegar
Joseph Phelps La Mistral
Roasted Duck Breast w/ sweet potato risotto, aspiration, sage jus and vanilla oil
Rubicon Estate Zinfandel
Roasted Veal Loin w/ sweet corn flan, wilted spinach and toasted garlic-plum jus
Conn Creek Anthology
Grilled Filet Mignon w/ crispy tomato polenta and stilton-oxtail jus
Groth Cabernet Sauvignon
Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon
Local Strawberry Tart w/ basil syrup and toasted almonds

August 21st The Wines of Sonoma Valley
$85.00 Per Person

Semolina Crusted Soft Shell Crabs w/ maple-honey roasted summer vegetables
Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc
Pan Seared Red Snapper w/ crispy gnocchi, basil and toy box tomatoes
Sonoma Cutter Chardonnay
Mushroom Dusted Pheasant w/ sage risotto and Bing cherry demi glace
La Crema Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Seared Buffalo Rib Eye w/ sweet corn grits, pancetta wilted greens and chile honey jus
Murphy Goode Snake Eyes Zinfandel
Grilled NY Strip w/ basil lentils, roasted local peaches, crisp fennel and thyme jus
Arrowwood Cabernet Sauvignon
Braised Beef Short Rib w/ gorgonzola spetzel, brussel sprouts and grilled nectarine jus
Clos Du Bois Marlstone
Fallen Chocolate Soufflé w/ roasted stone fruit, caramel and vanilla gelato

September 25th The Wines of Spring Mountain and Cakebread
$110.00 Per Person

Oysters Two Ways
Crispy Oysters w/ sweet and sour cucumbers and citrus roulade
Raw Oysters w/ ginger-thyme vinaigrette
Spring Mountain Sauvignon Blanc
Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc
Vanilla Braised Lobster w/ chanterelle risotto, lemon emulsion and crispy leeks
Cakebread Chardonnay
Pork Milanese w/ saffron whipped potatoes, capers, lemon and baby arugula
Cakebread Merlot
Roasted Rack of Lamb w/ truffle-chive potatoes, roasted artichokes and tomato demi
Spring Mountain Syrah
Roasted Venison Loin w/ fig-apple tart, wilted spinach and gorgonzola-cranberry jus
Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon
Lemon Tart w/ candied citrus and crème chantilly

October 23rd The Wines of Tuscany
$80.00 Per Person
Seared Ahi Tuna w/ fennel-citrus salad, olives, citrus and fresh herbs
Castello Banfi Saint Angelo Pinot Grigio
Balsamic Roasted Quail Scaloppini w/ spinach, Torta de Serena and sage jus
Fattoria di Barbi Morellino
Carpaccio of Serrano Ham w/ grilled pears, truffled goat cheese and fried basil
Nozzole Chianti Clasico
Pistachio Goat Cheese Crusted Venison Loin w/ squash risotto, and cranberry jus
Ca Marcanda Promis
Grilled Rack of Lamb w/ goat cheese potatoes, basil spaghetti squash and pistachio jus
Cabreo Il Borgo
Braised Beef Short Rib w/ marscapone grits, wild mushrooms and fresh herbs
Nardi Brunello di Montalpulcino
Rosemary Roasted Pear-Apple Cobbler w/ cinnamon gelato and honeycomb

November 20th The Wines of Newton
$88.00 Per Person
Goat Cheese and Artichoke Tart w/ kalamata olives and roasted tomato Insulate
Red Label Chardonnay
Seared Scallops w/ squash puree, chanterelles and warm apple cider reduction
Unfiltered Chardonnay
Pumpkin Gnocchi w/ Spec Ham, dried cranberries; sage, toasted pine nuts and balsamic
Unfiltered Merlot
Oven Roasted Duck Breast w/ black lentil, mustard greens and mustard vinaigrette
Claret
Braised Veal Osso Bucco w/ saffron risotto, dried apricot jus and hazelnut gremolata
Cabernet Sauvignon Unfiltered
Grilled Venison Loin w/ creamed spinach, Maytag blue and curried onion rings
Cabernet Sauvignon “The Puzzle”
Warm Rum Soaked Cherry Tapioca w/ anise biscotti and cinnamon dust

December 18th Big Bad Bordeaux
To Be Determined At A Later Date

E-Mail Distribution List

About once a month we send out an e-mail alerting people of upcoming events and specials here at the restaurant. For instance, Mothers Day was not advertised in many of the major pubs and we did nearly 200 people that day. We will not bombard you with useless information weekly nor will we ever share your e-mail address with anyone. If you would like to be listed, write to the address below and type.

"List Me” in the subject area: moroinfo@aol.com be sure to put your name and phone number in the email.

Best of Delaware 2007 Awards

We have won a few awards from Delaware Today magazine for 2007.
Best Ambiance – upstate
Best New American Cuisine - upstate

REVIEWS

February 2003: Four Stars - The Wilmington News Journal By Erick Ruth

April 2003: Three Bells – The Philadelphia Inquirer By Craig LeBan

May 2003: Four Stars – Delaware Today Magazine By Pam George

AWARDS

2003 Best New Restaurant - Delaware Today Magazine Readers Choice

2003 Best Overall Restaurant – Delaware Today Magazine Critics Choice

2003 Best Atmosphere/Décor – Delaware Today Magazine Critics Choice

2003 Most Upscale Restaurant – Out & About Magazine – Reader Survey

2004 Best Overall Fine Dining – Out & About Magazine Reader Survey

2004 Best Place To Feel Like You’re In New York City – Delaware Today Magazine Readers Choice

2005 Best Chocolate Dessert, Study of Chocolate - Delaware Today Magazine Editors Choice