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March 20 (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM): Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner  at Angus Barn (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-15T18:27:00Z

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to taste some of Robert Mondavi's finest offered by Angus Barn. You will start the evening with Mondavi's Sauvignon Blanc, move onto the Chardonnay, then work your way through four vintages of the early '90's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The executive chef, Walter Royal, has created a menu that will complement each of the wines.

Social: Day Boat Scallops with Cherry Tomato & Bamboo Knots

2006 Robert Mondavi Chardonnay

1st Course: Crayfish & Watercress Bisque

2008 Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc

2nd Course: Pan Roasted Duck Breast Dusted in Cocao & Sweet Chili Peppers Over Chicory & Baby Greens with Pear & Walnut with a Raspberry Vinaigrette

1993 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Sorbet

4th Course: Butter Poached Lobster & Aged Angus Barn Tenderloin

With a Truffle Red Wine Jus

1991, 1992, & 1994 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Apple Brown Betty with Cinnamon Ice Cream

2006 Robert Mondavi Moscato d’ Oro

Cost: $150 per person

Call Kelly Joslin at the Angus Barn to reserve your space. 919-787-3505 extension 268 or email Kelly at kelly.joslin@angusbarn.com

Address: 9401 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27617

March 17 (7:00PM): 90pt + Rated Super Tuscan Dinner at Four Square Restaurant (Durham, NC)

2010-03-15T18:25:00Z

As I mentioned in a previous post, Chef Shane Ingram and staff at Four Square are doing a five course extravaganza delving into an incredibly impressive line-up of seven Italian wines that are truly delicious. Now I have a few more details to add including the menu.

The wines all come from Kobrand Wine and Spirits, one of the country's most important wine importers. The main focus of the dinner is a memorable line-up of 90+ pt rated Super Tuscans, but there are some cool tangents as well in a compelling Sardinian wine and one of the most elegant Moscato d'Asti produced in the Piedmont region. Check out the menu…it looks amazing. I’ve been to Four Square a few times over the years and I’ve been very pleased with my meals-always exquisitely prepared and presented.

Hors d'Oeuvres

Red Sweet Crab Crudo

jalapeño, citronette bellini

~Campo al Mare Vermentino di Toscana 2007~

First Course

Grilled Fresh Sardines

gnocchi alla "Napolitana", house lardo

~Agricola Punica "Barrua" 2004~

(92 pts - The Wine Spectator)

Second Course

Benton's 26 Month Old Prosciutto

mission fig agro dulce, truffled cauliflower panna cotta

~Tenuta San Guido "Guidalberto" 2006~

(94 pts - The Wine Advocate)

and

~Castello del Terriccio "Tassinaia" 2004~

(92 pts - The Wine Spectator and The Wine Advocate)

Third Course

Lamb Porterhouse Fiorentina

corona bean gratinée, hay smoked wild mushrooms

~Castello del Terriccio "Lupicaia" 2003~

(92 pts - The Wine Advocate)

and

~Sette Ponti "Oreno" 2005~

(95 pts - The Wine Spectator)

Dessert

Still to be determined

~Michele Chiarlo "Nivole" Moscato d'Asti 2008~

Cost: $150.00 per person plus tax and tip

For reservations call (919) 401-9877

Address: 2701 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707

March 17 (7:00 PM): Irish Seas Wine Dinner at Blu Seafood and Bar (Durham, NC)

2010-03-11T14:17:00Z

You are invited to go Blu instead of green for this St. Patrick's Day. In honor of the holiday, Chef Tim at Blu is going to put together a great menu of Irish themed dishes with his great Key West twists. They may sneak in a beer course in with the wines? Eryk Pruitt and the fantastic Blu staff always put on a fun and filling evening!

Cost: $45.00 per person plus tax and tip

For reservations call (919) 286-9777

Address: 2002 Safeway Street, Durham, NC 27705-4183

March 17 (7:00PM): 90pt + Rated Super Tuscan Dinner at Four Square Restaurant (Durham, NC)

2010-03-11T14:16:00Z

Chef Shane Ingram and staff of Four Square are doing a five-course extravaganza delving into an incredibly impressive line-up of Tuscan blends that are truly delicious. The dinner will incorporate a total of seven wines with several courses being paired with multiple wines. Here’s a sneak peak at some of the wines that are going to be featured: Campo al Mare Vermentino, Tenuta San Guido 'Guidalberto', Castello del Terriccio 'Tassinaia' and 'Lupicaia', Sette Ponti 'Oreno' and Agricola Punica 'Barrua'. Expect some great deals on these wines.

Cost: $150.00 per person plus tax and tip

For reservations call (919) 401-9877

Address: 2701 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707

March 16 (7:00pm): Sweetwater Brewery Beer Dinner at Dos Perros (Durham, NC)

2010-03-11T14:15:00Z

Dos Perros is hosting a beer dinner with the first brewery east of the Mississippi to be crowned “Brewery of the Year” in the Great American Beer Festival, Sweetwater Brewery. This Atlanta based brewery is focused on making good beer with lovely nuance and great balance. So enjoy beers from the “Brewery of the Year” paired with delicious dishes from Dos Perros.

MENU:

Ceviche de Atun y Toronja

(Tuna and Grapefruit “ceviche” with salted cabbage and pickled onion)

IPA

Tamal de camaron

(Shrimp tamal with guajillo chile sauce)

420 Extra Pale Ale

Puerco a la Parrilla

(Grilled pork with tangy prune sauce)

Dark Tank Belgian Quad

Pato Rostisado

(Roasted duck with almond sauce)

Happy Endings Imperial Stout

Cost: $36 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

Address: 200 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701

Phone: (919) 956-2750

March 13 (12 - 4pm): Free Tasting of Wines for Chilling & Grilling at Seaboard Wine and Tasting Bar (Raleigh, NC)

2010-03-11T14:10:00Z

Warmer weather is finally here so come taste some great wines for the spring and summer at Seaboard Wine and Tasting Bar! Sample a selection of wines to sip on the patio or to complement your favorite grilled foods, presented by Mark Morrow of Dionysus Distributing.

White & Rosé: Perelada Blanc Pescador (Spain), Gemtree 'Tadpole' Chardonnay/Viogner 2007 (McLaren Vale, Australia), Cresta Rosa (Spain)

Red: Gemtree 'Tadpole' Shiraz 2008 (McLaren Vale, Australia), Three Saints Steak House Red 2007 (Santa Barbara, CA)

Since I’m a friend of Mark and attend many of his tastings, I’ve tasted all of the wines offered this Saturday. I really like the Three Saints Steak House Red. It’s a quality red wine with a very reasonable price. It pairs well with all meat dishes from hamburgers to filet mignon and I like it with pizza too.

Address: 800 Semart Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604

Phone: (919) 831-0850

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

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March 20 (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM): Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner at Angus Barn (Raleigh, NC)

March 17 (7:00PM): 90pt + Rated Super Tuscan Dinner at Four Square Restaurant (Durham, NC)

March 17 (7:00 PM): Irish Seas Wine Dinner at Blu Seafood and Bar (Durham, NC)

March 17 (7:00PM): 90pt + Rated Super Tuscan Dinner at Four Square Restaurant (Durham, NC)

March 16 (7:00pm): Sweetwater Brewery Beer Dinner at Dos Perros (Durham, NC)

March 13 (12 - 4pm): Free Tasting of Wines for Chilling & Grilling at Seaboard Wine and Tasting Bar (Raleigh, NC)

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 20 (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM): Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner  at Angus Barn (Raleigh, NC)