Obviously, when some, if not most, of us go to a new restaurant, we look at the wine list before the menu. We pick a bottle and THEN find something to eat with it.
I'm getting pretty good at finding suitable pairings, but one wine is still a sort of no-man's-land for me and it happens to be one of my favorite.
I love Pinot Noir and have had it quite a few times in restaurants. Last night with duck which is an obvious choice. Other times with lamb and "Melting Pot" fondue (a fondue chain here in the states).
What are some other possiblities with dishes you frequently run across in restaurants or that you make at home that a Pinot Noir friendly? I've got about 10 bottles of the stuff from various regions but can never think of anything to cook that will show it off.