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„WINE MEAL“ at Sophia’s (The Charles Hotel) – The Wine Dinner series continues. Unfortunately, I missed the March event for the first time since its inception, but in April – the fourth month and round – I'll be back among the guests, enjoying my third time at this inspiring Wine Dinner event. The concept remains the same, but the setting – the location, menu, and wine selection – changes every month. On April 20th, Wine Dinner takes place at Sophia's. A creative and innovative five-course menu by Michelin-starred chef Michael Hüsken will be offered. True to the event's name, each course will be paired with a wonderful wine by the glass, accompanied by fascinating insights from the winemakers.
April 2018: Wine meal at Sophia's in The Charles Hotel
The fourth installment takes us to the stylish and chic The Charles Hotel, whose in-house gourmet restaurant, "Sophia's," has been delighting foodies and connoisseurs for several years. Inspired by the charm and chic of current bistro trends in modern world cities, the open and light-filled restaurant offers an excellent dining experience. Fine dining and relaxed, trendy gastronomy are perfectly combined here. On the evening of April 20th, this can be experienced once again with a five-course menu including paired wines. The menu—like the regular à la carte dishes, set menus, and business lunch creations by head chef Michael Hüsken—demonstrates both "unpretentious enjoyment" and expertise and passion.
Michelin-starred chef Michael Hüsken
The menu and the wines
Five courses are served for 99 euros per person. The meal begins with the „Sophia's snack board„"As a warm starter, course two features salmon trout from the Polting estate with cucumber, yogurt, and coriander. This is followed by "asparagus cream soup, scampi ravioli & sorrel" (course three), and then "veal, peas, mint & turnips" as the main course (course four). The sweet finale consists of strawberry, kombucha, and chocolate. The perfect wine pairings are provided by the Michaela and Jochen Meintzinger winery (Frickenhausen), featuring Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Scheurebe from Mainfranken. I am personally very much looking forward to the menu, especially since I am already familiar with Michael Hüksen's cuisine and his motto, "Culinary art consists of appreciation, creativity, craftsmanship, ease, and curiosity," and his previous positions (Hotel-Restaurant Luce d'Oro, Lafer's Stromburg, Acquarello, Schloss Elmau, Geisels Werneckhof) are also impressive. I'm sure we, as guests, can expect nothing but excellent food.".
Hard facts and information
If you'd like to be part of the Wine Dinner in April and get to know Sophia's, I highly recommend reserving in advance, as space is limited, as with any event. If you'd like to read about the Wine Dinner in January before making your reservation (Wine meal at ViniPuri2.0), February (Wine dinner at La Bohème) and March (Neo Brasserie Hoiz), who should read about it in the Follow-up report from the inmünchen city magazine or rather, according to my articles already posted online. Preview of the April event at Sophia's in Munich It's available here. And if you're looking for a nightcap after your meal and wine pairing, you can head straight to the adjacent Sophia's Bar. They offer excellent drinks and equally unique and special creations. In summer, the sunny terrace overlooking the Old Botanical Garden is an added bonus. Special events are also regularly held there, such as... Grill & Chill or also the Shrimp Tuesday, Instead, I'm looking forward to seeing some of you on April 20th. A follow-up report (and a preview of what's to come in May) will follow, of course…
+++ This article was created in cooperation with the city magazine inMünchen. Thank you! +++
WEINMAHLEINS Sophia's – Hotel Restaurant „The Charles Hotel“ | Sophienstraße 28, 80333 Munich
Website
Event in April: Friday, April 20, 2018, doors open at 7 p.m., dinner begins at 7:30 p.m.;
Participation: Only by prior reservation – Tel.: 089 544 555 1200
Details: Starting in January 2018, once a month in constantly changing locations,
Enjoy regularly high-quality menus including wine pairings and a sommelier.
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- Michelin-starred chef Michael Hüsken |
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