July 31st, 2010 Wine, Blues & BBQ at Vino 100
Sat, 31-Jul, 2-5p, $45+tax includes 7 wines, 3 Brooklyn Brewery craft beers and all you can eat Peggy Sue's BBQ.
Vino 100, 2909 McKinney Avenue, Suite A, Dallas, TX 75204. Advance reservation required: 214.969.9463
July 31st, 2010 WineTasting at Calais Winery
With winemaker Benjamin Calais, Calais Winery, Fri, 30-Jul and Sat, 31-Jul, 3-10p, $15, includes tastes of six wines, three from France and three from Calais Winery. Info: 214.453.2548 or email bcs at calaiswinery dot com. Calais Winery, 3000 Commerce Street, Dallas TX 75226, 214.453.2548
July 29th, 2010 The Blues at Scardello's
Blue, green and in-between paired by Rich Rogerswith libations, Thurs, 29-July, 7p, $30. Scardello Artisan Cheese, 3511 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas TX 75219. Reserve: 214.219.1300
July 28th, 2010 Bibi Graetz Wine Tasting Off the Vine presents tasting led by John Halbach of wines from Tuscan wine producer Bibi Graetz, Wed, 28-Jul, 7p, $20 plus tax. Varietals include Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino. Advance reservation required: 817.421.1091 Tasting location: 525 South Nolen Street, Suite 200, Southlake
July 28th, 2010 Tapeña Grab a Fork Tour Tapas and Wine Tasting at WineTastic
Explore savory Spanish culture and unique wine varietals Wed, 28-Jul, 5:30-7:30p, complimentary, register online. WineTastic, 4140 Lemmon Ave., Ste 130, Dallas, TX 75219. 214.559.8910
July 26th, 2010 Australia and New Zealand Class at Wine²
Mon, 26-July, 7p, $25, Wine², 110 W Oak St A, Denton, TX 76201. Reservation required: 940.384.9463
August 13th, 2010 Summer Wine Tour - Part 3: Italy Wine Tasting Class at Grace
Fri, 13-Aug, 5:30-7:30p, $75 plus tax/gratuity, includes Amarone, Barbaresco, Chianti and more, Grace, 777 Main Street (between 6th and 7th), Fort Worth TX 76102, valet parking available. Reserve: 817.877.3388 or email ryan at gracefortworth dot com.
August 8th, 2010 Let's Visit Italy Class at Molto Formaggio
Traditional Italian wines, cheeses and food Molto Formaggio's Michael Perlmeter loves, Sun, 8-Aug, 5p, $75 per couple includes one take-home gift bag. Molto Formaggio - The Cheese Shop, Highland Park Village Shopping Center (SW corner Preston & Mockingbird), 68 Highland Park Village, Dallas TX 75205. Reservation required: 214.526.0700
August 5th, 2010 Dallas Uncorked Wine Dinner at Bob’s (Lemmon)
Three course seated dinner paired with Oak Cliff Cellars Napa Chardonnay, Reserve Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, Thurs, 5-Aug, $135 inclusive, benefiting The June Jones Foundation. 6:30 reception featuring Macallan 10 year old single malt scotch; dinner will conclude with Macallan 18 and a discussion with June Jones and WFAA-TV’s Film and Performing Arts Critic Gary Cogill. Reserve: online in advance.
Bob’s Steak and Chop House on Lemmon Ave at Wycliff, 4300 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219.
August 5th, 2010 Wine & Cheese Pairing Class at Mozzarella Company
Learn to pair wine and cheese with wine expert John Bratcher and cheesemaker Paula Lambert in a unique setting where all questions are answered, Thurs, 5-Aug, 6:30-8:30p, $50. Reserve: 214.741.4072. Mozzarella Company, 2944 Elm Street, Dallas (Deep Ellum) TX 75226
August 3rd, 2010 Beer and Cheese Pairing Class at Mozzarella Company
Guided tasting of 6-8 beer and cheese pairings with Mark Monfrey and cheesemaker Paula Lambert, approximately 2 hours. Tues, 3-Aug, 6:30-8:30p, $50. Mozzarella Company, 2944 Elm Street (Deep Ellum), Dallas TX 75226. Reservations: 214.741.4072
August 2nd, 2010 The Italian Wine Trail Series at Jimmy's Food Store
Three part Italian wine class for experienced beginners and intermediate enthusiasts Mon, 12-Jul, Mon, 2-Aug, and Mon, 23-Aug, 6:30-8p, $19 each class, with Alfonso Cevola.
Mon, 12-Jul, Part 1-The North: Piedmont, Liguria, Valle d'Aoste, Lombardy and the Valtellina, Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto and Friuli Mon, 2-Aug, Part 2-The Center: Tuscany, Umbria, Abruzzo, Marche, Lazio and Molise
Mon, 23-Aug, Part 3-The South and the Islands: Campania, Basilicata, Apulia, Calabria, Sardegna and Sicily
Purchase tickets at Jimmy's Food Store, 4901 Bryan (at Fitzhugh), Dallas TX 75206, 214.823.6180, Mon-Sat 9am-7:30p, closed Sundays
July 15th, 2010 Spanish Wines and Sparkling Conversation at SMU's Meadows Museum Freixenet USA presents the regions of Spain through a tasting of Spanish wines, Thurs, 15-Jul, 6p, $24, includes informal food tasting of light appetizers. Second of three Thursday evening Foodjects: Design and the New Cuisine in Spain programs, open to the public and sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, The Consulate General of Spain in Houston and Janet Kafka, Dallas' Honorary Consul of Spain. The program takes place in the Gates space at the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University, 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas TX 75205, 214.768.2516. Reservation required: please call 214.768.2765.
July 14th, 2010 Bastille Day Dinner at Lavendou Bistro
Wed, 14-Jul, reception 7p, dinner 7:30p, $75 inclusive. Salmon Carpaccio, Veal Medallions Sauteed with Wild Mushrooms & Port Wine Sauce, Sauteed Potatoes & Stuffed Baby Eggplant with Ratatouille, Curly Salad with Pancetta, Mixed Berries will be accompanied by Mouton Cadet wines provided by Centerra Wine Company. Reserve by Friday, 9-Jul: French American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) 972.241.0111. Lavendou Bistro Provençal, 19009 Preston Road, Suite 200 (at Lloyd Drive), Dallas, TX 75252
July 14th, 2010 Bastille on Bishop in the Bishop Arts District
In honor of Bastille Day, a mussels competition with chefs Marc Cassel, Park; Graham Dodds, Bolsa; Randal Copeland, AVA; David Uygur, Lucia; Tim Byers, Smoke; Kelly Hightower, Nova; Chad Kelley, Meddlesome Moth; crepe stands, live accordion music, petanque demonstrations, a wine walk and more, a partnership between Go Oak Cliff and Alliance Francaise de Dallas, Wed, 14-Jul, 6-10p.
July 13th, 2010 AIWF Membership Drive/Happy Hour at The Alcove
The American Institute of Wine and Food
(AIWF) Dallas/Fort Worth chapter membership drive and happy hour at The Alcove, Tues, 13-Jul, 6-8p, $20 (members and non-members), includes two glasses of wine and appetizers. Reserve: AIWF Hotline 214.696.2493, or mail-in form and check. The Alcove, 2907 State Street (at Allen Street), Dallas TX 75204, 214.871.2200. Street and free parking garage.
July 7th, 2010 Steele Winery Tasting at Sigel's Greenville Taste new releases from Jed Steele Wed, 7-Jul, 5-7p, complimentary. Sigel's, 5757 Greenville Avenue, Dallas. Please reserve: David Waddington or Ben Coyle, 214.739.4012
June 29th, 2010 Donati Wine Dinner at Mercy Wine Bar
With Mitch Bakich and Mark Donati, Tues, 29-Jun, time TBD, $65 plus tax/gratuity, includes 4-course dinner with wine pairings. Mercy Wine Bar, 5100 Beltline Road, (Village on the Parkway shopping center) Dallas Parkway at Beltline Road, Addison, 75254. Reservations: 972.702.9463
June 26th, 2010 Summer Craft & Import Beer Festival at Sigel's - Buckingham in Richardson
Taste craft and import beers Sat, 26-Jun, 1-3p, at Sigel's-Buckingham, 909 Abrams Road (Buckingham), Richardson TX 75081, complimentary. RSVP: David Lecour, 972.480.8484
June 23rd, 2010 Sparkling Wine Dinner with Jim White at The Landmark
Wed, 23-Jun, 7-9:30p, $75 +tax/gratuity. 1st: Seared Day Boat Scallops with House Made Chorizo and Vanilla Oil Scharffenberger Brut 2nd: Artisan Greens and Baby Spinach with Mandarin Oranges and Citrus Vinaigrette Mirabelle Brut 3rd: Poached Striped Bass, Fava Bean Salad, Fennel Dusted Gnocchi Cave de Lugny Crèmant de Bourgogne 4th: Trilogy of Chocolate Rocca Cerrina Brachetto NV 5th: Sampling of Specialty Cheeses Ricossa Moscato d'Asti
The Landmark Restaurant at The Warwick Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas. Reservations: 214.224.3152.
June 22nd, 2010 Siduri Tasting at Veritas Wine Room
With Dianna Lee, Tues, 22-Jun, 5:30-8p, free.
Veritas Wine Room, 2323 N. Henderson Ave., #103, Dallas, TX 75206, 214.841.9463
June 21st, 2010 Chef's Come-As-You-Are Wine Dinner at The Grape
Three course dinner hosted by chef/proprietor Brian Luscher featuring Zinfandel and Violetta Late Harvest.
The Grape, 2808 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Complimentary valet parking. Reservations: 214.828.1981
June 11th, 2010 Caymus Wine Dinner at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Dallas
Five course dinner paired with Caymus wines Fri, 11-Jun, 7p, $175 plus tax/gratuity. Menu. Reservation required: Samantha Blossom 214.366.2000. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, 10477 Lombardy Lane, Dallas TX 75220
June 10th, 2010 Cooking with Louise: Lobster and Loire Valley Wine Dinner at Bistro Louise
Cooking presentation by chef Louise Lamensdorf Thurs, 10-Jun, 6:30, $75 plus tax/gratuity, includes Greens with Warm Crusty Loire Valley Chèvre; Lobster Soufflé; Pears Poached in Sparkling Vouvray with Raspberry Sauce, accompanied by Muscadet, Sancerre and Sparkling Vouvray. Bistro Louise, 2900 South Hulen, Suite 40, Fort Worth, TX 76109. Reservation required: 817.922.9244
June 7th, 2010 Quintessa Dinner at Abacus
With winemaker Charles Thomas, Mon, 7-Jun, 6:30p, $185, plus tax & gratuity. PASSED: Kumamoto Oysters, Watermelon-Shisho Mignonette, Potato Crusted Rock Shrimp, Saffron Gazpacho
Shaved Spanish Chorizo ~ Caposaldo, Prosecco NV 1st Course: Crispy Seared Copper River Salmon, Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes, Wilted Watercress, Pancetta-Horseradish Crème Fraiche ~ Illumination Sauvignon Blanc 2008 2nd: Balsamic Braised Kurobuta Pork Cheeks, Summer Truffle-Parsnip Puree, Pickled Bing Cherry Vinaigrette ~ Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 3rd: Wood Grilled Lamb Ribeye, Melted Leek Potato Puree, Porcini Mushroom Pan Sauce ~ Quintessa 2005 and 2006 4th: Poached Fig Bavarian, Manchego Tuile
Port Wine Reduction ~ Fonseca Port Bin 27 Abacus Restaurant, 4511 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205, 214.559.3111. Reserve: Donna Tanner 469.867.3681
June 3rd, 2010 Seresin Estate & Snowden Vineyards Tasting at Sigel's Greenville
Thurs, 3-Jun, 5-7p, complimentary tasting includes Sauvignon Blanc 2008 and Pinot Noir 2007 from Seresin and Momo, and Snowdon Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (91ws), Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2007 (97+rp), Cabernet Sauvignon Ranch 2008 (barrel sample, fall release), and Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2008 (barrel sample, fall release). Sigel's, 5757 Greenville Avenue, Dallas. Info: David Waddington or Ben Coyle, 214.739.4012
May 20th, 2010 Wine Dinner at Jasper's Plano
Four course dinner accompanied by wines from Newton Vineyard and Domaine Chandon, Thurs, 20-May, 6:30p, $85 plus tax & gratuity. Jasper's Restaurant, 7161 Bishop Road, Suite G-1, Plano, Tx 75024, 469.229.9111. Reservations: Jamie Carey 972.673.0823, jamiec [at] kentrathbun [dot] com. Menu
May 18th, 2010 Wine Tasting at Jimmy's Bibi Graetz wines from Tuscany, with Niccolo Maltinti. Graetz uses local grapes: Colorino, Canaiolo and Malvasia Nera with Sangiovese, Tues, 18-May, 6:30p, check in 6:15p, $19 +tax includes: Casamatta Bianco, Casamatta Rosso, Testamatta Cicala, Testamatta Grilli, Testamatta Soffocone, and antipasta. To reserve, email phone number to Paul at jimmysfoodstore dot com. Jimmy's Food Store, 4901 Bryan, Dallas. 214.823.6180
Cost: Adult $15 (10 samples); Child $5 (3 samples) per session. Purchase tickets in advance Classes on the hour: 10am-5pm Showcase: 11am-5pm
Session 1: 11am-1pm
Session 2: 1-3pm
Session 3: 3-5pm Tickets will be held for pickup at the event. Admission to all classes (space permitting) is included with a ticket purchase for any session.
AIWF / Dallas Farmers Market Friends Summer 2010 Chef’s Cooking Class Series
Local chefs demonstrate their favorite dishes inspired by produce fresh from the market.
Location: Classes are held in the demonstration kitchen on the second floor of the Dallas Farmers Market Resource Center, 1010 S. Pearl Street, Dallas.
Date/Time: Saturdays, July 10th through August 7th, 2010, 11:30am until 1:00pm. Doors open 11 am.
Cost: Each class is $25 with a reservation and $30 at the door, space permitting. A 5-class package is available for $110, and group rates are available for 10 people or more. Information: 214.653.8088
How to reserve: Mail check or money order payable to AIWF with reservation form to Cooking Class, c/o AIWF, P. O. Box 12384, Dallas, TX 75225.
Reservations will be held at the door for each class.
Individual cancellations require one week advance notice.
The Dallas Farmers Market Chef’s Cooking Class Series is sponsored by The American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF) and the Dallas Farmers Market Friends.
Four course dinner prepared by Abraham Salum Date/time: Tuesday, July 13th, 2010, 7pm Location: Salum Restaurant, 4152 Cole Avenue, Suite 101, Dallas TX 75204 Cost: $75, plus tax/gratuity Reservation required: please call Dallas Central Market's Wine & Beer Department at 214.234.7000 or Salum at 214.252.9604
Menu
Grilled Scallop, Saffron Coconut Cream, Crispy Noodles and Shiso Salad
Spann Chardonnay-Viognier North Coast 2007
Sweet Corn Bisque, Duck Confit Ravioli, Chili Garlic Oil
Spann Mo Zin 2007
Filet of Wagyu Beef, Parsnip Goat Cheese Puree, Pickled Radish Salad
Spann Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Champagne Savarin with Poached Summer Fruits Champagne Sorbet
Spann Muscat d'Aphrodite Mendocino 2008
Primo Malbec Vodka & Argentine Wine Dinner at Maximo
Reception bocadillos and seated four-course dinner prepared by Amador Mora, paired with boutique Argentine wines imported by Stewart Elliott, Jr., Bottled Poetry. Primo Malbec Vodka Aperitivo and Digestivo with master distiller Emil de Balthazar. Date/time: Wednesday, June 9th, 2010, 6:30pm Location: Maximo, 5301 Alpha Road #80, Dallas TX 75240 Cost: $69, plus tax/gratuity Reservation required: 972.233.5656
RECEPTION
Primo Malbec Vodka Aperitivo
Lobster Squash Blossom Rellenos, Grilled Corn Aioli
Jalapeno-wrapped Smoked Salmon, Avocado Dip
Chipotle Beef Tartar Tostaditas, Hard Boiled Quail Egg Bodegas El Porvenir de Los AndesLaborum Torrontes 2008, Cafayate
Roasted Sea Bass Filet, Golden Beet Puree, Poblano Basil Emulsion, Micro Arugula Bodega Bressia Lagrima Canela 2006, Valle de Uco
Pepita-Mustard Crusted Rack of Lamb, Oven-roasted Huitlacoche Taco, Rosemary & Guajillo Chile Sauce Bodegas El Porvenir de Los Andes Amauta Malbec Blend 2004, Cafayate
Lightly Roasted Texas Peaches Covered in Dulce de Leche, Mascarpone & Banana Filled Pecan Crepes Familia Marguery Passito de Los Andes 2007, Mendoza
Primo Malbec Vodka Digestivo
- Richard Silverston, June 2010
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