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March 11 (5:30 – 8:00pm): The Wines of Austria with Special Guest Klaus Wittauer at Seaboard Wine and Tasting Bar (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-10T15:43:00Z

Seaboard Wine and Tasting Bar is hosting Klaus Wittauer, importer of Austrian wines for a virtual tour of Austria. The complimentary tasting will include a wide spectrum of outstanding wine from the Kamptal to Burgenland. Seaboard is offering a special discount of 25% off on a mixed case of the tasting wines.

Address: 800 Semart Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604

Phone: (919) 831-0850

March 16: Italian Wine Dinner at Georgina’s Pizzeria (Morrisville, NC)

2010-03-09T18:18:00Z

Georgina’s Pizzeria is hosting their first Italian Wine Dinner held in their new Patio room. After being indoors for so long this winter, come in and warm up with an excellent five course home cooked meal and a perfectly paired glass of wine that has been specially selected for each course by Manuel, our wine consultant from Classic Wines.

First: Pasta Fagioli

Beans, celery, onions, garlic and italian seasonings in a tomato base with ditalini pasta

Ca'Brigiano Merlot

Second: Antipasto Salad

Salami, provolone, prosciutto, ham, soppressata, capicollo, roasted red peppers, tomatoes and green olives with our house dressing on the side

Alovini Monteserico

Third: Cavatelli Caprese

Sautéed garlic, sun dried tomatoes, peas, parmesan cheese and fresh mozzarella in a pink sauce served over cavatelli pasta

La Querce Chianti Sorrettole

Fourth: Stuffed Chicken Portobello

Tender chicken stuffed with fresh portobello mushrooms, spinach, feta cheese and crab meat in a florentine sauce

Ruggeri Corsini Dolcetto

Fifth: Cannoli

Armangia Moscato

Cost: $39.95 per person

For reservations: call or email today!

Address: 3536 Davis Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560-8819

Phone: (919) 388-3820

Email: georginaspizza@hotmail.com

March 11 (7 pm): Carr Vineyards & Winery Dinner Menu at Zely and Ritz (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-09T18:15:00Z

Zely and Ritz is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a Carr Vineyards Wine Dinner with wine makers and owners Jessica and Ryan Carr as our speakers and guests. You can learn more about the Carr’s and their award winning wines from Santa Barbara at http://www.carrwinery.com.

  1^st Course 

Tuna Carpaccio with Passion Fruit Sauce  With a Salad of Green Apples and Orange Zest 

Wine: Carr Pinot Gris, Turner Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, CA ‘09

2^nd Course 

Roast Duck and Cherry Pie 

Wine: Carr Pinot Noir, Three Vineyards, Santa Rita Hills, CA ‘07  

3^rdCourse 

Slow Roasted Coon Rock Farm Ham Rubbed with Black Pepper and Star Anise Over Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Cherry Sauce 

Wine: Carr Grenache Paredon Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, CA ‘07

4^th Course 

Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew with Spicy Paprica 

Wine: Carr Cabernet Franc, Santa Ynez Valley, CA ‘07

5^th Course 

Assorted Cookies 

Larry’s Beans Coffees  

Cost: $75 per person with wine or $49 per person for food only (tax & gratuities not included)

Address: 301 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27603 (next to Sushi Blues and Hibernian)

Phone: 919-828-0018

March 10 (6:30pm): “Burgundy with all its drinking and eating pleasures” Wine Dinner at St. Jacques (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-08T14:23:00Z

Saint Jacques French Cuisine is hosting a Burgundy Wine Dinner. Experience exceptional French food paired with exceptional wines from Burgundy.

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AMUSE BOUCHE

Sparkling Carousel Brut

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HOME MADE AND FLAVORED DUCK RILLETES

Slowly braised overnight duck confit pulled meat folded with rehydrated cranberries and Mustard a l'ancienne and its boursin cheese stuffed Gougere

S & R. Sarrazin Pinot Noir de Bourgogne 2006

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MONKFISH “AU POIVRE”

Seared medallions of fresh monkfish on a moist ragout of slowly braised black kale and roasted potatoes. We finish this amazing dish with our

golden brown brandy and pepper corn cream sauce.

Domaine de Gerbeaux, Macon-Solutre Chardonnay 2008

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GRANITE

Pinot noir and cinnamon sorbet

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CHICKEN ROULADE ON FOIE GRAS SAUCE

Chicken breast stuffed with a large mushroom duxelle and garlic, blanched and oven dried, warm blinis, foie gras cream sauce

L'Etalon, Pinot Noir 2004

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SAINT JACQUES CHOCOLATE NAPOLEON

Home made chocolate mousse squeezed in between two praline gaufrette

topped off with our salted vanilla and creme fraiche ice cream

B & Guestier Sauternes 2007

Cost: $65.00 plus tax and gratuity

Address: 6112 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609-3528

Phone: (919) 862-2770

Save the Date: April 10 (7pm - 11pm): Appetite for Art at Marbles Museum (Discount Tickets available until March 15) (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-08T14:20:00Z

On April 10, experience an evening full of art, wine, appetizers, auctions, and fashion for Appetite 4 Art to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs. Browse and bid on amazing pieces of ART and other one of a kind auction items, while enjoying food from the area's best restaurants and an inspired fashion show sponsored by North Hills.

From now through March 15, purchase two regular admission ($50) or VIP ($100) tickets and you will receive one additional ticket of equal value. To purchase your tickets, visit www.app4art.org and complete the online form with the required information for you and your plus one. (Shortly after registering, you will receive an email from the Boys & Girls Clubs asking for the name of your third party.)

Andy and I attended the previous Appetite 4 Art event and greatly enjoyed it. There was some very beautiful and talent works of art available for the Silent and Live Auction. This was our first event with a silent auction and we had so much fun bidding on a few items. I actually ‘won’ a gorgeous Juicy Couture leather handbag. It was a wonderful evening all for a good cause.

Address for Marbles Museum: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC

March 9 (7:00 PM): Bernard Griffin Winery Dinner at Jujube (Chapel Hill, NC)

2010-03-08T14:19:00Z

Jujube, a modern restaurant rooted in the flavors of China and Vietnam, is hosting Barnard Griffin Winery for an amazing 5 course wine dinner. This winery is located in Washington State and has been quietly turning out delicious wines for nearly 30 years. The whites are lean but generous and the reds are regal and deep. And here's a great chance to check some out.

MENU:

Shrimp and red lentil fritters  with spicy braised cabbage

2008 Rose of Sangiovese

Spice-encrusted grouper  with Asian pear beurre blanc

2008 Chardonnay

Ginger-scented boudin blanc  with warm potato, endive salad and citrus

2008 Riesling

Grilled flat iron steak with crispy daikon cake  and currant reduction

2008 Syrah

Tea-smoked duck with scallion bread pudding

2004 Reserve Merlot

Cost: $45 per person plus tax and tip

Address: 1201 Raleigh Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-4047

Phone919) 960-0555

February 8 (7 pm): Tour of Tuscany Wine Dinner at Gravy (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-04T19:46:00Z

Pack Your Bags! Gravy’s Chef Tony Fusco is taking us back to Italy for his second Italian Food Tour dinner. This time, he’s serving a five-course meal with all the flavors of Tuscany.

MENU:

Porcini Carpaccio

Fresh porcini, grated reggiano, D.O.P. olive oil, chili flakes and herbs

White Bean Ravioli

Balsamic brown butter, reggiano and Italian parsley

Grilled Guinea Hen

Charred corn fregula, scallions, red wine and herb oil

Veal Bistecca al Fiorentina

Veal porterhouse, roasted garlic and reggiano crust, braised escarole and beans

Saffron Panna Cotta

Cost: $45 per person (without wine pairings: $30)

Reservations required: (919) 896-8513

Address: 135 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27601-1431

March 8 (6 - 8 pm): Free Wine Tasting at 42nd St. Oyster Bar (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-04T19:45:00Z

Every Monday this month, check out the complimentary wine tastings at 42^nd St. Oyster Bar. The tastings will be offered in The Lounge and light appetizers will be provided. This is an opportunity for guests to sample some great wines from their list.

If you have any questions about the wine selection or wines that they will serve at the tastings, contact Ryan Tyson, Wine & Beverage Manager, rtyson@42ndstoysterbar.com or 919-831-2811.

Address:‎

508 W Jones St

Raleigh, NC 27603

March 7 (7pm – Midnight): Celebrate Oscar Night with A Theatre In The Park (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-04T19:32:00Z

OSCAR NIGHT^® AMERICA 2010 is A Theatre In The Park fundraising event for Community Arts & Education. Join Event Chairman, Ira David Wood III, and Master of Ceremonies, Larry Stogner of ABC-11/WTVD, for the biggest movie event of the year. It is going to be an unforgettable night, full of surprises, and Oscar Night® America is the next best thing to being at the actual ceremony in Hollywood! You will enjoy the Academy Awards on the biggest screen in Raleigh. There will be a Silent Auction featuring Hollywood & Sports Memorabilia as well as items and services from local businesses.

Ticket includes: Admission, Red Carpet Arrival with Paparazzi, Catered Buffet and Open Bar (Wine, Beer & Champagne). Must be 21 or older.

For more information call  Theatre In The Park at 919-831-6936

Food and beverage provided by The Angus Barn and Mutual Distributing Company.

Festive or Formal Attire ... Black Tie Optional or come dressed as your favorite movie star!

Address: 107 Pullen Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

March 7 (5:30 – 8:00 pm): A Toast to the Triangle™ at NC State University McKimmon Center (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-03T18:21:00Z

A Toast to the Triangle is the ultimate Food and Wine Extravaganza combining a celebration of culinary talents with a worthwhile cause. Now in its 25th year, A Toast to the Triangle™ is Tammy Lynn Center's premier fundraising event. Restaurants, beverage purveyors, in-kind donors, auction and raffle donors, and financial sponsors all team up to provide over 1,300 guests with an exciting evening of food, drinks, and friendly competition.

Vote for your favorite restaurant in the People's Choice Award. Bid on any number of exciting packages in the Silent Auction. Out-bid your friends in the Live Auction. And purchase Raffle tickets for your chance to win!

Angela Hampton, ABC11/WTVD news anchor, will serve as honorary chair for A Toast to the Triangle 2010.

Cocktail attire suggested.

Tickets: $100 each

Purchase tickets @ www.atoasttothetriangle.org or (919) 832-3909

March 4 (7:30pm - 9:00pm): Ladies Night: Wine Tasting Party at The Wine Merchant (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-02T15:17:00Z

You are cordially invited to enjoy a special night of socializing and shopping at The Wine Merchant of Raleigh located on Wade Ave, near Whole Foods. This is the perfect time to enjoy some wine and relax with your girlfriends. Whether you are ending your day with us or just getting your evening started, plan to meet at the store and let us help you do it right with a complimentary wine tasting served with delicious hors d'oeuvres. Take advantage of special savings on all store items (10% - 20%).

RSVP now at 919.828.6929 to reserve your glass. Space is limited.

Address: 1214 Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

March 3 (7:30 pm): Complimentary Wine Tasting and HALF-OFF at Mosaic Wine Lounge (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-02T15:16:00Z

Every Wednesday, Mosaic Wine Lounge offers free wine tasting. This weekly event is not to be missed. Come sample the new arrivals of wines from around the world. Each week Mosaic features a new portfolio of wines. Treat yourself to fine catering for $5 while you enjoy the wines. After tasting the free samples, you can order any glass or bottle of wine at half the price.

Sultry city soundtrack provided by resident DJ Keith and guests.

Address: 517 W. Jones St. (Glenwood South, across from 518 Italian Restaurant), Raleigh, NC 27612

Phone: (214) 695-7558

March 3 (6:30 pm): Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner at Solas (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-02T15:13:00Z

Solas is offering a dinner paired with wines from Robert Mondavi. Gaze upon the nearly full moon and the downtown skyline while enjoying the end of the evening with a Whiskey Course on the heated rooftop. As of March 1, there are only 10 seats remaining so call now for reservations.

• First Course •

Lightly Blackened Diver Sea Scallops with Candied Melon 

Robert Mondavi Fume’ Blanc, Napa Valley, 2006

• Second Course •

Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Steamed Asparagus and Mango Butter 

Robert Mondavi Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2006

• Third Course •

Grilled Australian Lamb Rack with Braised Mustard Greens,  And Red Wine-Truffle Demi Glace 

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2006 

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, 2006

• Finishing Course •

Peach and Guava Tart Tartin with Honeysuckle Ice Cream 

Robert Mondavi Moscato D’Oro, 2006

• Whiskey Course •

A sampling of fine Whiskeys

Cost: $80 per person ++

Call (919) 755-0755 to make reservations.

Address: 419 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603

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