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WINE SPECTATOR MENU SAUTÉED SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH SUMMER BEAN SALAD AND LEMON PESTO DOMAINE LEFLAIVE Bâtard-Montrachet 2002 GRILLED STRIPED BASS WITH FENNEL SALAD AND GRAPEFRUIT EMULSION BARBECUED FINGERLING POTATO AND BACON SALAD MARCASSIN Chardonnay Alexander Valley Gauer Vineyard Upper Barn 1997 NEW YORK RICOTTA CHEESECAKE WITH POACHED CHERRIES IN HIBISCUS CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM Sauternes 1985 For most people, a successful dinner party requires a solid day of hard labor.

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