Taking Stock

Simply Devine dishes one of its classic recipes

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THE RESTAURANT
Simply Devine
Talk about good taste. Earlier this year, Peter and Janet Devine took their nearly 15 years of experience as Simply Devine Caterers and opened a restaurant in the old Nat Porter Inn in Warren. Now, the location serves as a home to both businesses, with Peter in the kitchen serving dinner and Janet at the oven making desserts. The historic building (which dates back to the mid-1700s) is buzzing with activity, including dinner specials during the week: Tuesdays offer pizza deals, Wednesday is BBQ night, Thursday brings free wine with the purchase of two dinners. There’s also live entertainment on the weekends. Simply Devine also offers prepared foods to go – so if this recipe doesn’t work out so well in your kitchen, you have a backup plan already lined up. 125 Water Street, Warren. 401- 246-2340, www.simplydevinerestaurant.com

THE RECIPE


Lobster Risotto Milanese
Serves 10-12 as a side

4 oz. clarified butter
1/2 a white onion, diced
Pinch of saffron
1 qt. of Arborio rice
1 1/2-1 3/4 quarts lobster stock
1 lb. fresh lobster meat
2 oz. re-hydrated cremini mushrooms
3 oz. fresh peas
Shaved parmesan
Salt

Combine the butter, onion, saffron and Arborio in a stock pot. Sear the rice over medium heat for a few minutes to fully coat each grain. Add the lobster stock and simmer for roughly 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add the lobster meat, mushrooms and peas to the risotto, and finish with shaved parmesan and salt to taste.

THE WINE PAIRING
Westport Rivers Grace Chardonnay
The star of New England’s winemaking industry, Westport Rivers garners regular, international acclaim, especially for its sparkling wines. (Think 20 gold medals in 20 years of the vineyard’s operation.) Here, the Devines have chosen Grace Chardonnay, a surprisingly complex apertif wine with hints of pear and lemon zest. This bottle works especially well when serving this recipe as a first course. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport. 508-636- 3429, www.westportrivers.com

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