Friday and Saturday, August 16th & 17th, 2024
Enhance the Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival Featuring
Wine & Food Experts!
The FOOD & WINE PAIRING EXPERIENCE
The 2024 Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival again offers an opportunity to taste delicious foods paired with different wines. These Wines will be combined with delicious hors d’oeuvres and food pairings prepared by some of the best area chefs. Year after Year this sells out so do not miss out this year and get in early.
SESSION SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 16th
6:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Carrabba’s, Italian Grill
$60 per person (Includes $17 Wine Tasting Ticket – 5 Tastes wine and Souvenir Wine Glass)
Carrabba’s in Omaha offers flavorful, handmade Italian dishes prepared to order in a lively exhibition kitchen. Guests enjoy Carrabba’s family recipes handed down for generations including crispy calamari, homemade lasagna and a variety of fresh fish, seafood and meats cooked over their wood-fired grill.
CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL
2024 MENU Friday at 6 PM & 8 PM
First course
Tomato Caprese with fresh burrata. Creamy burrata mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, red onions, balsamic glaze drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Paired with: Fleurs De Prairie Rose
Second course
Chicken Marsala with penne pomo. Wood grilled and topped with mushrooms and Lombardo marsala wine sauce.
Paired with: Elouan Pinot Noir
Third course
Traditional Cannoli. Crisp pastry shell stuffed with ricotta and chocolate chip filling, topped with pistachios and powdered sugar.
Paired with: Riondo Prosecco
Saturday, August 17th
6:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Outback Steakhouse & WineStyles
$60 per person (Includes $17 Wine Tasting Ticket – 5 Tastes wine and Souvenir Wine Glass)
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-themed American casual dining restaurant chain, serving American cuisine.
WineStyles
Choose from hundreds of wines and craft beers that have been sorted for you by style and taste to complement our selection of handcrafted chocolates, artisanal cheeses, and gourmet food. Great wines don’t need to be expensive. Whether you’re looking for an amazing $10-$25 bottle of wine or a unique gift, we strive to create the best shopping experience in town.
Outback & WineStyles
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE WITH WINESTYLES
2024 MENU Saturday at 6 PM & 8 PM
First Course:
Chop Salad- Fresh greens, carrot and cabbage mix, green onion, aussie crunch and candied cinnamon pecans tossed in house made blue cheese vinaigrette dressing and topped with blue cheese crumbles
Paired with Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc
Second Course:
Filet Skewer- Tender filet medallions seasoned, seared and topped with savory peppercorn sauce, served over home-style mashed potatoes
Paired with Oxford Landing Cabernet Sauvignon
Third Course:
New York-Style Cheesecake with raspberry melba sauce
Paired with Oxford Landing Pinot Grigio
The FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE Sessions will be set up classroom style with wine glasses and conducted by Culinary Chefs, Vintners and Wine Experts. These sessions will involve flights of wine paired with food tasting. Mike Mancuso, Festival Director, indicated “This Event has had such a Great response every year at the Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival, we have to keep bringing it back.” Whether you are a wine connoisseur, wine lover or simply interested in trying something new, the Food and Wine Experience will offer a special interaction of chefs with wine tastings. It represents the culinary aspect of enjoying great wine and a fun way to discover the chemistry of life’s simplest indulgences!”
For More Information, Contact: Mike Mancuso, Festival Director
Produced By: Mid-America Expositions, Inc. (402) 346-8003