Successful dinner parties are more than just the food that is served.  A truly successful dinner party is one where the host and hostess actually spend time with their guests!  This menu blends ease with panache and will please family and friends alike.  Join Chef Stephen as he shares some easy steps you can take to ensure that your next dinner party is a success.  Selected wines will be served to compliment the dinner.  Grilled Coriander Shrimp with Raita (a yogurt/cucumber sauce); Fall Lettuces with Fennel, Fig, and Pecorino; Syrah-Braised Lamb Shanks with Garlicky Cannellini Beans; Roasted Parsnips & Carrots with Shallots & Sage; Blackberry Napoleons with Orange Shortbreads & Honeyed Crème Fraîche