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Published: 25 Jul 2021 10:56 AM BdST
Updated: 25 Jul 2021 10:58 AM BdST Lagatto Romagnolo dogs, celebrated for their truffle-hunting ability, in Walland, Tenn, July 25, 2016. While most dog breeds can be trained to sniff out prized truffles, this breed are especially apt. The New York Times
In the new film “Pig,” Nicolas Cage plays a prominent Portland chef named Robin Feld who left the city’s high-end restaurant scene to live in the Oregon wilderness, where he forages for truffles with his beloved pig. The reclusive chef is forced to reemerge in the city after 15 years away to search for the beloved pig, which was stolen from him late one night.
At Fleurie, soft-shell crab is prepared with a modern French twist. (Joseph Scala)
At Fleurie, careful sourcing is as important for the wine list as it is for the locally driven fare. Wine director Melissa Boardman oversees the Best of Award of Excellence–winning wine list offering a mix of high-end bottles and affordable options to complement chef Joe Walker’s modern French cuisine. The 420-selection list always includes at least 60 to 80 bottles priced at $65 or less, with particular value in Chenin Blanc and Northern Rhône Syrah. There are also numerous local bottles from Virginia wineries such as Lovingston and Horton to pair with dishes featuring sauces made using classic French methods like Chilean sea bass with bouillabaisse and beef tenderloin with Bordelaise and creamed spinach.