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Seeing Red (Wine) Chef’s Dinner / Friday / February 17, 2017 / 6:30pm

We’re “Seeing Red” at our next Chef’s Dinner – Red Wine, that is! Join Chef Chris Franz & Sommelier Maria Papp for a tasting exploration of five delicious red wines paired with winter comfort small plates!

Menu + Featured Wines:

Patton Valley Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley
Chef’s Choice Tiny Taste

Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese 2014, Tuscany
Duck Confit / Fruit & Nut Bread Crisp / Arugula / Ramp Vinaigrette

H3 Merlot 2014, Columbia Crest
Roasted Delicata Squash & Pappardelle Pasta / Rosemary Butter / Almonds / Pecorino

Hoopla “The Mutt” Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley
Molasses & Mustard Grilled Pork Tenderloin / Baked Carrots / Apple Butter

Bogle Petite Sirah Port 2013, Clarksburg
Lemongrass Creme Brullee / Chocolate-Ginger Brittle

Tickets are just $55 per person, plus sales tax & gratuity! Click the button below to get yours! (Note that 6% sales tax & 21% gratuity will be reflected in the final ticket price). If you would like to be seated with another person or group who has purchased tickets separately, please send an email to Alexandria Franz at alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com.

Drinks with Maria ft Cuban Cocktails / Friday / January 27, 2017 / 6:00pm

Join Sommelier Maria Papp and celebrate the storied cocktails of Cuba! Enjoy 5 different cocktails (and escape the Detroit winter) with classics like the Hemmingway plus tropical fruit flavors, coconut and more! Chef Chris will feature 4 Cuban-inspired small plates to go with the drinks, too.

$45, plus tax & gratuity. Reservations by ticket purchase are highly recommended as seating is limited! (Sales tax & 21% gratuity are reflected in the final ticket price).

Chef’s Menu Merge: Brunch for Dinner / November 30th-December 3rd

Who says brunch is just for Sunday mornings? Our Brunch for Dinner menu will merge with our Dinner menu to offer even more fun ways to dine at The ‘Snake! Served nightly from November 30th to December 3rd alongside our regular Dinner menu.

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Starters:

Cheesy Bacon Puff Pastry Twists / Apple Butter Dip 6
Citrus Salad / Spiced Honey / Pomegranate / Sea Salt 9

Entrees:

Chorizo & Butternut Hash / Sweet Peppers / Onions / Pepper Jack / Cilantro-Avocado Mash / Crispy Tortilla Strips / Sunny Egg 18
Spicy-Brined & Crispy-Fried Chicken Thighs / Cayenne Butter Dipped / Southern-Style Biscuits / Pickled Slaw / Honey-Blue Cheese Drizzle 20
Swiss Chard Baked Eggs / Garlicky Gruyere Cream / Parmesan / Crispy Leeks / Focaccia Toast 14
Steak & Eggs Benny / Giant English Muffin / Sliced Butcher’s Steak / Maple-Pepper Bacon / Arugula / Poached Egg / Hollandaise 26

Desserts:

Sticky Toffee Monkey Bread / Banana-Butter Pecan Ice Cream 9
Dark Chocolate Mocha Scones / Hot Espresso Dipper 6

Drinks:

Farouk’s Bloody Mary / Clementine & L. Mawby Mimosa /
Sparkling Bourbon-Pear Punch

Chef’s Cooking Class / Brunch for the Holidays / Saturday / December 3, 2016 / 2:00-4:00pm

You’ve enjoyed lots of fun Brunch dishes during our Menu Merge, now join Chef Chris in the kitchen and learn how to make some of them for your family or friends this Holiday season! Each of our Cooking Classes include live, hands-on instruction of four dishes and a take-home menu packet, plus you get to eat the dishes you prepare with paired wines or beers, AND receive a special gift from Chef Chris, too!

Menu

Cheesy Bacon Puff Pastry Twists / Apple Butter Dip

Chorizo & Butternut Hash
Sweet Peppers / Onions / Pepper Jack / Cilantro-Avocado Mash / Crispy Tortilla Strips / Sunny Egg

Swiss Chard Baked Eggs
Garlicky Gruyere Cream / Parmesan / Crispy Leeks / Focaccia Toast

Sticky Toffee Monkey Bread / Banana-Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Tickets are $60 per person, plus sales tax & gratuity. Space is very limited and reservations are by ticket purchase only. Please click here to purchase your Holiday Brunch Cooking Class tickets (6% sales tax & 21% gratuity will be reflected in final ticket price).

If you have any questions, please contact Alexandria Franz at 313-567-4400 x6226 or alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com.

Dîner de Vin / Vendredi (Friday) / October 28, 2016 / 6:30pm

Say “bonjour” to our next Chef’s Dinner! It’s our “Dîner de Vin” celebrating the wines of France…

Join Chef Chris Franz, Sommelier Maria Papp as we welcom Joe Charnley of Carmela Fine Wines to present five wines from across France, each paired with our kitchen’s culinary best.

Menu & Featured Wines:

2013 Jean Baptiste “Adam” Gewurztraminer, Alsace
Thai Curry Rice Noodle Bowl / Spicy Gulf Shrimp / Crunchy Macadamias

2014 Decelle Villa, Meursault
Pancetta Crusted Salmon / Apple Butter & Creamy Leeks

2010 Chateau de Lescours, Grand Cru St. Emillion
Roasted Breast of Pheasant / Picholine / Caramelized Plums / Hubbard Squash

2012 Les Combes d’Arnevel, Chateauneuf du Pape
Braised Lamb Shank Confit / Belugas / Jardiniere Root Vegetables

2011 Moulin a Vent Champ de Cour
Mille-Crepe Cake / Whipped Dark Chocolate & Lavender Ganache / Cocoa Dust / Candied Pisatchios

$120 per person, inclusive of tax & gratuity. Seating is limited and reservations by ticket purchase are required. PLEASE CLICK HERE to purchase your “Dîner de Vin” tickets. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Papp or Alex Franz at 313-567-4400 or alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com.

Rattlesnake’s Garden Terrace Wine Tastings / Thursdays / June 9th – August 25th / 6:00pm

Summer is back in Detroit and that means it’s time for our Garden Terrace Wine Tastings! The series kicks off Thursday, June 9th with a celebration of Sparkling Wines, featuring samples of 8 wines paired with Chef Chris’ small plates! Tasting events will continue on most Thursdays through August 25th with a fun new theme each week (see the full schedule below).

Our chefs work with Sommelier Maria Papp’s wine selections to create a lavish – and filling! – small plates menu highlighting the wines – plus they’ll be outside grilling live, right on the Terrace! The wines will be available for retail purchase, too! It’s Detroit’s best party, and it lasts all summer long!

Each Tasting event begins at 6:00 pm and advance purchase tickets are required. Tickets are $45 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Please click here to purchase tickets to any of our Garden Terrace Wine Tastings (sales tax and gratuity will be reflected in final ticket price). If you would like to be seated with a person or group who has purchased tickets separately, please send an email to Alex at alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com!

Please contact Alexandria Franz or Maria Papp at 313-567-4400 or alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com with any questions.

2016 Garden Terrace Tasting Schedule

June 9th / Toast to Summer with Sparkling Wines
June 16th / France vs Italy
June 23rd / Whites & Roses
July 14th / Wines of Oregon & Washington
July 21st / Taste of the Alps
July 28th / Wines of Spain
August 4th / Wines of Pure Michigan
August 11th / Down Under Wines of New Zealand
August 18th / Under the Tuscan Sun – Wines of Tuscany
August 25th / Best of Summer Celebration!

Chef’s Grillin’ & Chillin’ Cooking Class / Saturday / August 20, 2016 / 2:00pm

It’s our most popular Cooking Class of the year – outdoor grilling on the Terrace! Join Executive Chef Chris Franz on The Rattlesnake Club’s Garden Terrace for an afternoon of  hands-on instruction, fun demonstrations, and his tips and tricks for the beginner to novice home cook. This grilling-inspired menu is perfect for your next summer dinner party. Enjoy your meal paired with our Sommelier’s favorite summer beers & wines, take home a packet with all the day’s recipes and enjoy a special gift, too!

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Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Thighs / Peanut Rice Noodles

Greek Lamb Burger / Tzaziki & Feta / Grilled Pita Bread

Smoked Fingerling Potato & Pancetta Salad

Grilled Banana Splits / Strawberry-Basil Ice Cream / Dark Chocolate Sauce

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $65 per person, plus 21% gratuity & 6% sales tax (reflected in final ticket price). Space is very limited so be sure to get yours by clicking HERE today! Questions? Contact Alexandria Franz at 313-567-4400 or alex@rattlesnakedetroit.com.

Summer BBQ & Detroit Tigers Tailgate with Andrew’s on the Corner / Saturday / July 30, 2016 / 4:30-7:30pm

Summer isn’t summer in Detroit without a visit to Comerica Park to cheer on our Detroit Tigers! We’re teaming up with our neighbors Andrew’s on the Corner to throw a BBQ Tailgate for the Tigers vs. Astros game on Saturday, July 30th! And if you don’t have tickets to the game, Andrew’s is the perfect spot to watch all the action! Your ticket includes a full BBQ spread (menu to be announced) on The Rattlesnake’s Terrace, 1 drink ticket here and free parking in our secure lot. PLUS, you’ll get a ride on the Andrew’s shuttle to and from the 7:10pm game AND 2 tickets for drinks at Andrew’s either upon your return or to enjoy while you watch the game! You won’t find a better night out in The D than this!

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Meats & Mains
Mexican Beef Barbacoa
Chile-Rubbed & Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
Blackened & Grilled Wild Salmon
Smokey Grilled Chicken Thighs

Salads
Grilled Michigan Sweet Corn & Avocado Salsa
Sweet & Sour Slaw
Grilled Potato & Blue Cheese Salad
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Smokey Bacon Vinaigrette

Housemade Sauces & Extras
Corn & Flour Tortillas
Housemade Pico de Gallo
Queso Fresco & Sharp Cheddar Cheeses
Rattlesnake’s Sweet & Spicy Sauce
Citrus & Grainy Mustard Sauce
Smokey Buffalo Sauce
Garlicky Garden Herb Sauce
Crispy Onion Straws

Desserts
Summer Berries / Tequila Cream
S’Mores Bread Pudding / Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream
Grilled Peaches & Plums / Toffee Crumble

Detroit Tigers BBQ Tailgate tickets are just $45 each, plus tax & gratuity (Tigers’ game tickets are not included). PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TIGERS BBQ TAILGATE TICKETS (sales tax & 21% gratuity will be reflected in the final ticket price). 

Guest Chef Dinner / Tuesday / June 21, 2016/ 6:30pm

Chef Chris Franz of The Rattlesnake is teaming up with Chef Matt Tulpa of Salt & Saffron and Vicecream Detroit for what will be one of the summer’s best culinary experiences… Six courses – 3 by Matt & 3 by Chris – served on The Rattlesnake’s riverfront Garden Terrace. Seating is limited. Reservations by ticket purchase are required – click here to get yours today.

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First (Chris): Charred Salad / Local Zucchini & Leeks / Toasted Walnuts / Fresh Parsley / Sumac-Tahini Shrub

Second (Matt): Gazpacho Infused Cucumber / Goat Cheese / Smoked Crème Fraiche / Mint

Third (Chris): Sesame-Seared Sea Scallop Poke / Soy-Pickled Ramps / Avocado & Wasabi Mousse / Crispy Pancetta / Honeyed Ponzu Drizzle

Fourth (Matt): Cod with Pil-Pil Sauce / Semolina Gnocchi / Crispy Pork Puff / Piment d’Espelette / Chive Flower Vinegar

Fifth (Chris): Pistachio-Crusted Michigan Lamb Loin Chop / Roasted Tri-Color Carrots / Black Garlic & Herb Yogurt / Sea Salted Pistachios

Sixth (Matt): Milk & Honey / Brown Butter “Vicecream” / Milk Snow / Chamomile Honey / Duck Egg-Sauterne Sabayon / Bee Pollen

$65, not including tax & tip. Full service cash bar will be available. Ticket price reflects 21% gratuity & 6% sales tax.

About Chef Matt Tulpa:
Salt & Saffron is the pop-up dinner creative outlet for Chef Matt Tulpa. He’s the in-house chef for Brighton’s certified organic Stone Coop Farm, where he presents true farm-to-table meals andteaches cooking classes. Salt & Saffron has been featured at (revolver) in Hamtramck and The Oakland in Ferndale. Launching soon is Matt’s next culinary venture – Vicecream Detroit, an ice cram truck full of innovative treats like you’ve never seen. After his first year of college, he started washing dishes at a small restaurant in Milford, his hometown. Since then, Matt has maintained an obsessive curiosity to absorb all-things-culinary and feeds his intellectual, creative, and entrepreneurial appetites as an independent private chef, consultant, chef at Stone Coop Farm, with Salt & Saffron & now Vicecream Detroit, too. We are thrilled to work with Matt and can’t wait to see what he brings to the table.

Dine Drink Detroit Dinner with Chef Jared Bobkin / Thursday /  May 26, 2016 / 7:00pm

We are excited to partner with Dine Drink Detroit for a guest chef dinner featuring Chef Jared Bobkin. Chef Chris and his team will provide the ambiance, the drinks and the dessert while we give Chef Jared full access to our kitchen to do his thing! Tickets are required and can be purchased through Dine Drink Detroit by clicking HERE.

Jared started his career late at 23 years old. His mother and father both really didn’t cook much at home but his love of food was so strong that it took him from a career of playing poker straight into the kitchen. His inspiration for starting was colleagues of his putting out a cook book and the movie ratatouille. Knowing poker couldn’t be a life time career the former poker player pursued what has now become his main passion in life.

A graduate of The Art Institute of Michigan, Jared has worked in private clubs, private schools, publi restaurants, and also was a personal chef. While honing his craft he also competed at the International Shellfish Competition in Prince Edward Island Canada and was recently a contestant on Fox’s Hell’s Kithchen with Chef Gordon Ramsay. He placed in the final five.

Jared will be putting out an amazing all seafood dinner with a special dessert provided by Chris Franz of the RattleSnake.

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Course 1
Scallop
Saffron Rice | Squid Ink | Pink Peppercorn

Course 2
Bisque
Lobster | Fennel | Mint | Apple

Course 3
Lamb and Clam
Steamed Clams | Lamb Sausage | Pickled Cabbage | Golden Raisin

Course 4
Hake
English Pea | Dill | Honeydew | Black Salt

Course 5
Suprise Dessert
Provided by Chris Franz