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
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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
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May 13th, 2010
Passport Argentina: Laura Catena Winemaker's Dinner at Central Market Dallas
With Laura Catena Thurs, 13-May, 6:30p, $70, includes multi-course dinner paired with Luca Chardonnay, Malbec, Pinot, and Nico.
Reserve: online Central Market Dallas, Greenville at Lovers Lane, 214.234.7000; Central Market Cooking School phone: 214.361.5754
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May 12th, 2010
Passport Argentina: Wines and Food of Mendoza Class at Central Market Dallas
With chef Diego Coll Benegas, Wed, 12-May 6:30p,$70, includes Beet Carpaccio with Grilled Provolone Cheese, Dried Peaches & Arugula Salad with Lemon & Dried Red Chorizo Dressing, and Trivento Reserve Pinot Noir; Marinated Duck, Argentine-style, on Toasted Black Olive Bread with Baby Greens & Duck & Wine Pate and Trivento Reserve Malbec; Grilled Rib Steak marinated with Pink & Green Peppercorns with Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables & Tomato Chimichurri Sauce and Trivento Amado Sur Red Reserva; and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake with a Compote of Fresh Berries in Torrontes Wine and Trivento Reserve Torrontes. Reserve: online Central Market Dallas, Greenville at Lovers Lane, 214.234.7000; Central Market Cooking School phone: 214.361.5754
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May 11th, 2010
Entertaining with Food & Wine Class at Mercy Wine Bar
Education, wine and food sampling, Tues, 11-May, 7-9p, $45. Mercy Wine Bar, 5100 Beltline Road, (Village on the Parkway shopping center) Dallas Parkway at Beltline Road, Addison, 75254. Reservations: 972.702.9463
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May 10th, 2010
Happy 6th Anniversary to Dallas Uncorked at Veritas
Join Dallas Uncorked for a happy hour celebration, Mon, 10-May, 6:30-8p, $20 ($16.50, online, in advance) includes glass of bubbly and snacks. Veritas Wine Room, 2323 N. Henderson Ave., #103, Dallas, TX 75206, 214.841.9463
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May 4th, 2010
Australian Wine Dinner at York Street
Featuring Yabby Lake Vineyard, Cooralook, and Heathcote, Tues, 4-May, 7p, $100. York Street, 6047 Lewis Street, Dallas. Reservations: 214.826.0968
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April 22nd, 2010
Lolonis Wine Dinner at Maximo
Four courses prepared by Amador Mora, paired with Lolonis wines - from certified organic vineyards. Guest speaker Bill Rich, Thurs, 22-Apr, reception 6:30p, $69 plus tax and gratuity. Maximo, 5301 Alpha Road #80, Dallas TX 75240. Reserve: 972 233.5656.
Reception: Crispy Shrimp Chips dusted with coconut jalapeno powder, served with Fume Blanc vanilla tartar sauce; Grilled Rare Tuna Nugget topped with apple poblano chutney; Chicken Meatball Encrusted with Crushed Walnuts served with citrus pesto
~ Lolonis Lady Bug White III and Lady Bug Red IX
1st: Caldillo de Jitomate Amarillo, mucho frio - chilled yellow tomato and jicama soup served with lobster albondigas
~ 2007 Lolonis Fume Blanc
2nd: Salmon ala Parrilla - grilled salmon steak topped with blackberry barbeque sauce served over celery root puree with organic micro arugula
~ 2005 Lolonis Zinfandel
3rd: Carne Asada de Buffalo - smoked buffalo carne asada topped with Oaxaca cheese served with a chanterelle mushroom taco and cherry chutney
~ 2006 Lolonis Cabernet Sauvignon
4th: Dessert Trio - Apple Vanilla Pudding, Chocolate Sorbet and Almond Brie Cheese Timbale
~ Pedroncelli 2004 Four Grape Vintage Port
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April 17th, 2010
Rare and Fine Wine Auction at Austin's Four Seasons Hotel
The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas 25th annual auction, Sat, 17-Apr, 6p Champagne reception, 7:30p auction, $250, Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin TX 78701.
Reserve
Advance Lot Previews
Info: 512.327.7555
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April 13th, 2010
Ridge Winery Tasting at Farpointe
With John Olney, vice-president of winemaking at Lytton Springs, Tues, 13-Apr, 5:30-7:30p, $15 includes flight of five Ridge wines, including Monte Bello. Farpointe Cellar, 721 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092. 817.416.7500
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April 10th, 2010
Winemaker's Dinner at LightCatcher Winery
Four courses matched with wines from Lightcatcher Winery winemaker Caris Turpen, Sat, 10-Apr, 7p, $75 plus tax and gratuity. LightCatcher Winery, 6925 Confederate Park Road, Fort Worth TX 76108. Reserve: 817.237.2626
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March 26th, 2010
Ken Wright Cellars Wine Dinner at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Dallas
Fri, 26-Mar, 7p, $175 plus tax/gratuity. Reservation required: 214.366.2000. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, 10477 Lombardy Lane
Dallas TX 75220
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March 25th, 2010
West Coast vs Italy Tasting Class at Scardello's
Scardello Tour de Fromage 2010 Round 1: West Coast vs. Italy, Thurs, 25-Mar, 7p, $25, reservation required. Scardello Artisan Cheese, 3511 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas TX 75219, 214.219.1300
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March 20th, 2010
Under the Radar Cave Dweller Saturday Tasting at La Cave Warehouse
Taste 4 new world treasures Sat, 20-Mar, 11a-1p, complimentary but please reserve: 214.747.9463. La Cave Warehouse, 1931 Market Center Blvd. #129, Dallas, Texas 75207
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March 12th, 2010
Rachel Gaffney's Real Ireland at Milestone Culinary Arts Center
Learn from Cork, Ireland-born Rachel Gaffney, creator of Rachel Gaffney's Authentic Irish Goods, Fri, 12-Mar, 6:30-9:30p, $89, includes demonstration and buffet dinner at end of class. Menu: Traditional Irish Soda Bread, Pear Puree and Irish Artisanal Cheeses, Leg of Lamb with Irish Whiskey Marmalade Glaze, Turnip and Potato Gratin, Carrots and Parsnips, and Rachel's Signature Dessert: Brady's Irish Cream Cheesecake with an Irish Butter Shortbread base, and Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey. Milestone Culinary Arts Center, 4531 McKinney, Dallas TX 75205. Reserve online or call Stephanie, 214.217.2818
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March 5th - 6th, 2010 Savor Dallas
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March 4th, 2010
Edmeades Winemaker Van Williamson at Off The Vine
Thurs, 4-Mar, 7p, $20 plus tax. Tasting includes six single vineyard Zinfandels, cheese, bread, chocolate and fruit, at Willow Cottage, next door to Off the Vine. Reservation required: 817.421.1091. Off The Vine, 324 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051, 817.421.1091
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February 6th, 2010
Wine 101 - Wine for the Misinformed at San Martino Winery
For anyone who thinks wine selection is complicated. Sat, 6-Feb, 6:30p, $15. Reserve online. San Martino Winery, 12512 Hwy 205 North, Rockwall TX 75087. 972.772.6043 or 972.722.7997
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January 29th, 2010
Mardi Gras Cooking Demonstration and Wine Dinner at Chamberlain's Fish Market Grill
4-course wine dinner Fri, 29-Jan, 6:30p, $69.95 plus tax & gratuity. Chamberlain’s Fish Market Grill, 4525 Belt Line Rd., Addison, TX 75001. Reserve: 972.503.3474
Menu
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January 26th, 2010
Kim McPherson Winemaker Dinner at Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen
Tues, 26-Jan, 6:30p, dinner with winemaker Kim McPherson, $60 plus tax/gratuity
PASSED: Niman Ranch Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Pear Cider Reduction
Seared Yellowtail Sashimi, Macadamia Nuts, Quince Sorbet ~ McPherson Cellars Viognier
1st: Crab, Mussel and Clam Gumbo, Grilled Kirsch’s Sausage, Puff Pastry ~ McPherson Cellars Rosé of Syrah-Grenache
2nd: Wood Grilled Quail, Balsamic Barbeque Sauce, Buttermilk Potato Salad ~ McPherson Cellars Tre Colore
3rd: Lamb Osso Buco, Latte Da Chevre Risotto, Roasted Lemon Demi Glace ~ McPherson Cellars Sangiovese
4th: White Chocolate-Raspberry Bread Pudding ~ McPherson Cellars La Diosa Sangria. Reserve: 214.250.7664. Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen, 6130 Luther Lane, Dallas TX 75225, 214.893.1104
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Top Zin Hits at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Dallas
Friday, Sept 10th, 2010, 6-8p
Location: Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Dallas, 10477 Lombardy Lane, Dallas TX 75220
Cost: $45, plus tax/gratuity
Featured Wines
Reserve: 214.366.2000
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Hall Winemaker Dinner with Kathryn Hall at Crú A Wine Bar West Village
Date/time: Thurs, 9-Sept, sparkling reception 6:30p, dinner 7p
Cost:$69 plus tax/gratuity
Reservation required: 214.526.9463
Location: Crú ~ A Wine Bar WEST VILLAGE, 3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas TX 75204
First
Seared Ahi Tuna
Organic Texas Watermelon, Organic Cucumber, Meyer Lemon
2009 Hall Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Second
Braised Lamb Ravioli
Organic Arugula, Hall Shallots, Texas Sage Broth
2005 Hall Merlot, Napa Valley
2006 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Main
Brenham Texas Organic Pork Shank
Texas Cranberry Reduction, Texas Pecans, Couscous
2006 Hall Bergfeld Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena
2006 Kathryn Hall, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Dessert
Hall Crème Brulee, Vanilla Texas Peaches
2005 Hall Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
DallasWine.com, September 2010
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DallasChocolate.org Chocolate Conference at Addison Conference Centre August 14, 2010
Dallas' finest chocolatiers and a full day of chocolate education
Chocolatiers include:
J Dorian
CocoAndre
Wiseman House Chocolate
Collin College
Le Cordon Bleu
Nib Chocolates
Sublime Chocolate
Paciugo
Clay Gordon, The Chocolate Life
Art Pollard, Amano Artisan Chocolate
and more...
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.
Addison Conference Center, 15650 Addison Road, Addison TX 75001
- DallasWine.com, August 2010
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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.
August 7th
John Calabrese, State & Allen Restaurant
July 31st
Sara Johannes, Restaurant Five Sixty
July 24th
Abraham Salum, Salum Restaurant
July 17th
David Woodward, Cristina's and Vineyard Steakhouse
July 10th
Tom Fleming, The Crossroads Diner
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.
- Richard Silverston, July 2010
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Spann Vineyards Dinner at Salum
with Winemaker Peter Spann
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
- Richard Silverston, July 2010
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~ Resources ~
Local Winemaking
Arche Wines, Saint Jo, TX
Brennan Vineyards, Comanche, TX
Brushy Creek Vineyards, Alvord, TX
Calais Winery, 3000 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75226, 214.453.2548
CrossRoads Winery, Frisco, TX
Fall Creek Vineyards, Tow, TX
Flat Creek Estate, Marble Falls, TX
Inwood Estates Vineyards, Dallas, TX
Lightcatcher Winery, Fort Worth, TX
Lone Star Wine Cellars, McKinney, TX
San Martino Winery & Vineyards, Rockwall, TX
Sunset Winery, Burleson, TX
Times Ten Cellars, Dallas, TX
Wales Manor Winery & Vineyard, McKinney, TX
Way Out Wineries
DrinkLocalWine.com, a project that attracted some of the best wine writers in the country
Texas Wine, Toast a rising star
Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association
Slow Food Wine
GrapeRadio.com
Recognose Aroma Reference Technologies
American Institute of Wine and Food
CIA ProChef Professional Wine Studies
Salone del Gusto
WSET
Wine temperature
Texas Sommelier Association
The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas
Dallas Uncorked
Women for Winesense
George Howald, Serendipity Wine Imports
Alfonso Cevola
Alison Smith
Mark Monfrey's Artisanal Beverage Company
Darryl Beeson 1956-2010
Two Wine Guys: John Bratcher, Jeff Siegel
Wine Curmudgeon Jeff Siegel
Mark C. Roberts Wine Service Consulting
Paul Pinnell Dali Wine Bar & Cellar
James Tidwell
Janice Berman
Dallas Rising Star Chefs, StarChefs.com
Provence Wine Safari with Mike Rijken
KERA: Think
Dallas Morning News: Eats
D Magazine: Frontburner, SideDish
Star-Telegram Food
Pegasus News
Sommelier: Eric Asimov: Service
SF Weekly Voodoo on the Vine
Forbes: Pascale LeDraoulec: 10 Perfect Food & Wine Pairings
Slate: Will Amazon.com end the war over direct wine deliveries?
Food and Wine: A Taste of Terroir on the Cheap
Scott Tracy
SF Chronicle: Taste-bud theory put to the test
SF Chronicle: The wine industry looks at alternatives to barrels
Dallas Morning News Selling Texas Wine to Yankees
Seattle Times 2007 Recap
Seattle Times 2008 Top 100 Washington wines
SF Chronicle: The wine mechanics
SF Chronicle: Top 100 Wines 2007
SF Chronicle: Bonny Doon Vineyard's investment in WA
SF Chronicle: Master of Wine
International Herald Tribune Some beers really do get better with age by Jeff Boda
SF Chronicle: Worth its weight in gold? Why some people happily pay $500 for a bottle of wine
SF Chronicle: Taming of the Screw
Restaurant Business Best Buys in Value Wines
Austin Business Journal: Retailers angry over Texas wine law
30 Italian Wines under $30
Chronicle's Top Bargain Wines of 2005
Boston Globe 50 Flavorful Affordable Wines
French Wine Society
Gambero Rosso
Rosé from Provence
Wine from Portugal
65 Spanish Denominations of Origin - you need Wines From Spain's Far From Ordinary Wine Guide
Toro DO, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Wine Spectator newsletters
Wine Advocate
Bulletin Board
Wine Enthusiast
Wine Review Online
Jancis Robinson
Mondovino
Dallas Morning News wine competition
Dallas Wine and Food Festival April 21-25, 2010
Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival April 15-18, 2010
Zest Fest, September 11-13, 2009, Will Rogers Center, Fort Worth
New World Wine and Food Festival, San Antonio, May 12-16, 2010
Savor Dallas March 5-7, 2010
Local Wine Events
After wine, Paciugo
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SF Chronicle: 5 themes involving California vintners
Jon Bonné: Five themes to consider for Independence Day
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Winemaker Dinner at Into the Glass:
Lange Twins Winery
Six courses paired with varietal wines.
Date/time: Monday, June 14th, 2010, 6:30pm
Location: Into the Glass Wine Bar & Texas Cafe, 322 S. Main St., Grapevine TX 76051
Cost: $65, plus tax/gratuity
Reservation required: 817.442.1969
- DallasWine.com, June 2010
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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 Andes Laborum Torrontes 2008, Cafayate
SEATED DINNER
Shrimp and Bacon Empanadita, Caramelized Lemon & Ancho Chile Salsa,
Escabeche Nopalito Salad
Bodega Antucurá Tabanera Pinot Noir Single Vineyard 2007, Antucurá
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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