Cattle Crawl across Wichita

The Kansas Beef Council and Wichita restaurants:  Larkspur, Rain Grille, Sweet Basil and Olive Tree, are hosting the annual Cattle Crawl across Wichita.

The 2004 Cattle Crawl is on its way, so get ready to hit the trail to four of Wichita's favorite dining spots and eat 'til the cows come home.

On Sunday evening, September 26th, we'll head 'em up at Larkspur for an appetizing starter, then jump on our wagon and move 'em out to Rain
Grille, followed by Sweet Basil and Olive Tree.  At the end of the
evening, the whole herd moo-ves back to Larkspur for dessert and coffee.

The Kansas Beef Council developed the Cattle Crawl to introduce Wichita
consumers to new and interesting beef dishes.  For reservations call Nelda
at (316) 682-5502.  The cost of $70 per person includes a 4-course meal
and wines as well as a commemorative Cattle Crawl gift. Refunds will not
be available for cancellations made after September 23.

Here's the menu...

Larkspur – Beef Wellington – Beef Tenderloin Medallions Topped with Portabella Mushroom, Truffle Oil and Wsrapped in a Puffed Pastry Finished in a Reduced Cabernet Wine Sauce. Chef Naji Shakhtur

Rain Grille – Lasagna Kebob – Layers of Ground Beef and Mozzarella, Ricotta and Parmesan Cheeses Sandwiches with Various Infused Lasagna Skins. Served on a Skewer with a Bed of Rich Marinara Sauce and Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese.  Chef Arun Dorasami

Sweet Basil –  Tuscan Tenderloin - Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin Topped with a Chianti and Mushroom Demi-glace and Accompanied by a Dauphine Potato and Chef’s Fresh Vegetables.  Chef Charli Singh and Chef Diem Phan

Olive Tree – Beef Kabob over Apricot Couscous Salad – Citrus Marinated Sirloin Kabob with Pine Nut Relish and Harissa Olive Oil.  Chef Randa Toubia

Larkspur – Tiramisu – Lady Fingers Soaked in Liqueur Layered with Mascarpone Cheese and Coca Powder.  Chef Naji Shakhtur