Guess what? Andrae is back in business!! No, not in Boise, but in Walla Walla. Look at this –

La Porte Brune, has come forth from passion, not from obsession. In a day when the culinary unenlightened are herding to troughs of food at chains and uninspired local restaurants in a fervor for quantity over quality, La Porte Brune wants to reset the “American Way” by bringing the art of dining back to the culinary enlightened.

In a world of frozen, pre-cooked, pre-portioned and an“ I don’t care where my meal comes from as long as it is big and cheap”, we intend to slow it down a little. Food truly “farm to table”, simple in approach, refined in flavor and with every plate prepared with a passion for the ingredient rather then the almighty dollar.

If this is describes your perfect meal well then, you have stepped through the right door.

These meals will be presented in a tasting format, with us suggesting the wine pairing and you bringing your favorite bottle. They will move from location to location, never stopping at the same place twice. You will sit at communal tables and share your experiences with friends and strangers alike, all coming together over the perfect union of food and wine.

Those brave souls on the list will receive an e-mail detailing the night’s events. You will be given the address a few nights prior to the event, not before. Prepayment in cash when you arrive is required with a cash tip left on the table for the staff. No bill will be presented.

so, what do you think? tell us your thoughts, suggestions, concerns. whatever you would like to share about the ethos of la porte brune, we want to hear. leave your comments below. thanks!

Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 6:30pm at a soon to be disclosed location La Porte Brune’s 1st underground dinner will happen. It will be a 5 course dinner all paired with wines of the world. 20 seats available for the first dinner and they will be first come first served. The menu will be posted in the next few weeks with the wine pairings. After payment is confirmed you will be notified the day before as to the location in Walla Walla. Tell your friends and be one of the first to come through the door of culinary enlightenment!

The prices are (hold on!):
1 person – $85.00
2 people – $170.00
3 people – $255.00
4 people – $340.00
5 people – $425.00
6 people – $510.00
Knowing Chef Andrae Bopp, this will be an unforgettable meal!! Worth every succulent dollar! or bite! And just think … You bring your own bottle of wine to share with everyone! What fun! Great for a 70th birthday. Yea – Right! Cheers!!