Matyson

Meet Your Match

by David Snyder

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Published: Jul 31, 2007

37 S. 19th St., 215-564-2925, www.matyson.com

Husband and wife Matt and Sonjia Spector have earned Matyson accolades since 2003. He uses local, seasonal ingredients to create novel American cuisine; she turns out magically enticing desserts.

There are a handful of legendary marriages in the food and wine world, as well. Sauternes is foie gras's soul mate because it does the work of two wines: Its sweetness matches with the foie's luxurious richness, and its concentrated acidity adds refreshing contrast.

The state is currently closing out the 1999 Chateau de Rayne-Vigneau 1er Cru (PLCB No. 7711) at a shockingly low $29.99. This wine works well with the D'Artagnan foie gras ($13), an occasional special at Matyson, because its toasty caramel notes highlight the foie's sear; its orange marmalade and apricot flavors blend seamlessly with the accompanying Lancaster County blackberry sauce.

The 2002 Louis Jadot Pernand-Vergelesses Clos de la Croix de Pierre (PLCB No. 19058) is a solid match with Matyson's roasted duck breast ($23, pictured). The wine's Old World nose picks up the cumin, coriander, clove and star anise rub, and its delicate cherry flavors transition nicely into the dish's blueberry ginger sauce.

 

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