H2Vino Wine Dinner at Quince

South American Wines Paired with Four Courses

Thursday, January 26
6:30 p.m.

$75 per person

Quince Restaurant will welcome H2Vino for a South American wine diner on Thursday, January 26, 2012. H2Vino is an importing and distributing company that focuses on fine, artisan wines from around the world, many of which are bio dynamic, organic or organically farmed. 

H2Vino representative Paul Brown will lead the four course wine dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Chef Andy Motto’s cuisine will be paired with four South American wines, hand-selected by Brown. He will discuss his recent travels to South America, where he toured the featured vineyards of the evening.

The cost per person is $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity). The full wine dinner menu, with noted pairings, is listed below. Please call Quince to reserve a place at this event.

South American Wine Dinner Menu

First Course
King Crab – oysters, chilies, honey comb
Wine: Picada 15, White Blend Patagonia 2010

Second Course
Rabbit – black current, radish, cabbage
Wine: Quintay, Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley 2009

Third Course
Lamb – vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, parsnip
Wine: Malma Universo, Malbec, Patagonia 2009

Fourth Course
Spanish Sheep Cheese – house preserves, pedro ximenez sorbet
Wine: Cucao PX, Pedro Ximenez, Elqui Valley Chile 2010

Quince
1625 Hinman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
847.570.8400
QuinceRestaurant.net

 

Cosentino Wine Dinner at Park Grill

Winemaker Mitch Cosentino Leads Five Course Dinner

Tuesday, November 15
6 p.m. reception, followed by five-course dinner

$55 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

The Park Grill will hold a wine dinner with Cosentino Winery on Tuesday, November 15. Starting at 6 p.m., winemaker Mitch Cosentino will lead participating guests through a welcome reception and five course, seated dinner paired with Cosentino wines. Mitch’s wine philosophy and the history of Cosentino Winery will be discussed throughout the meal created by Chef Alex Shalev. Park Grill’s very seasonal menu is outlined below.

The dinner price per guest is $55 per person and does not include tax or gratuity. Reserve a place at the Cosentino event by calling 312.521.PARK.

Led by the spirit of creativity and innovation, Cosentino Winery was founded in 1980 with a commitment to making only the highest quality wines from California’s greatest vineyards. These same ideals ring as true today as they did in the very beginning. Cosentino wines have steadily grown in quality and reputation over the years and are considered by many to be among the finest wines made in the world.

Cosentino Wine Dinner Menu
Chef Alex Shalev, Park Grill

Passed Wine & Hors d’oeuvres Reception (6:00 pm)
Hamachi Carpaccio – seaweed, cucumber, California olive oil, tobico
Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA 2008

Seated Dinner (6:45 p.m.)

1st Course:
Celery Root Dumplings – black trumpets, mushroom broth, parmesan, Oregon black truffle
“The Novelist” White Meritage, Napa Valley, CA 2010

2nd Course:
Crispy Scallop – oxtail, squash, Swiss chard, five spice jus
“The Franc” Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley, CA 2007
Intermezzo – fresh raspberry, pickled ginger, sorbet

3rd Course:
Seared Duck Breast – confit leg, foie gras, parsnips, chestnuts, chicharon, kumquats
“The Poet” Red Meritage, Napa Valley, CA 2006

4th Course:
Grilled Flat Iron of Wagyu Beef – sunchokes, charred cipolinni, string beans
“Cigar Zin” Zinfandel, Napa Valley, CA 2008

5th Course:
Homemade Cookies
Park Grill
11 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60602
312.521.7275
http://www.parkgrillchicago.com

The Red Canary Celebrates Two Year Anniversary with Week-Long Celebration

Chicago “Gastro-lounge” Offers $2 Deals Each Day

Monday, August 22 – Saturday, August 27

Monday through Wednesday: 5 p.m.-12 a.m.
Thursday and Friday: 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 a.m.

The Red Canary will fete two great years in Chicago with a different $2 offering each day. The celebratory week will culminate with a two-hour hosted bar and appetizer reception on Saturday, August 27 ($20 per person).

Monday, 8/22 $2 Burgers
Canary Burger on Brioche, Horseradish Cream, Watercress, Roma Tomatoes & Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger on Pretzel Bun Canadian Bacon, Grilled Pineapple, Jalapenos, Chihuahua & Onion Rings

Tuesday, 8/23 $2 Fish Tacos
Seared Ahi Tuna, Watermelon Relish, Avocado Spread, Flour Tortillas

Wednesday, 8/24 $2 House Wine; $2 Cheese Plate

Thursday, 8/25 $2 Domestic Beer, $2 Bites
Deviled Eggs; PB&J Medallions; Chi-Talian Bruschetta; Corn Dogs; Corn Bread; Onion Rings;House Cut Fries; Corn on the Cob

Friday, 8/26 $2 Flutes of Champagne; $2 Oyster Trio (Raw, BBQ, Baked)

Saturday, 8/27 $2 Red Velvet Cupcakes
$20 two-hour hosted bar with appetizers, 10 p.m.-12 a.m.

*Note: Dine-in only

The Red Canary, named after legendary female jazz vocalists from the Harlem Jazz Movement of the ’20s and ’30s, offers “Real. American. Comfort.” fare in Chicago’s River West neighborhood. Stop in for dinner or enjoy a leisurely weekend brunch while sipping bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. The lush, 2,000 square foot enclosed garden patio offers the best outdoor dining in the city, complete with ivy-clad walls, imported olive trees, lounge furniture and table seating for up to 130 guests. Relax and dine alfresco while sipping custom-made cocktails, local craft beer or a chilled glass of summer white from the approachable American wine list.

The Red Canary
695 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60642
312.846.1475
http://www.theredcanarychicago.com

Foxen Wine Dinner at D.O.C. Wine Bar

Santa Maria Varietals Paired with Four Courses

Thursday, March 24, 2011
6:30pm

$50 per person

D.O.C. Wine Bar’s west suburban location will hold a wine dinner featuring varietals from Foxen Winery on Thursday, March 24. Chef Matt Morrison has created a four course menu that pairs with the vineyard’s wines (outlined below). The evening will begin at 6:30pm with a welcome reception, followed by the dinner led by in-house wine director Tony Burger. The fee to attend is $50 per guest, tax and gratuity not included. Please call D.O.C. to reserve a seat at this event.

Foxen Wine Dinner Menu

Reception
Assorted Mini Bruschetta
Brie and Apple Flatbread with apricot, cherry and merlot jams
Wine: Ernesto Wickenden, Chenin Blanc 2009

First Course
Pear Carpaccio, fresh arugula, toasted pistachios and shaved Piave Vecchio
Wine: Chardonnay Block UU, Bien Nacido 2009

Second Course
Wild Mushroom Risotto, triple cream cheese, lardons, mixed herbs
Wine: Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley 2009

Third Course
Selection of Artisan Cheeses – Midnight Moon, Yarra Feta, Fromage D’Affonois
Wine: Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido 2008

Dessert Course
Flourless Chocolate Torte with bramble coulee
Wine: Range 30 West, Happy Canyon 2008

FOXEN WINERY: Bill Wathen and Dick Doré have been making wine together since 1985, when they founded Foxen Winery & Vineyard at the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in northern Santa Barbara County. Since that time, their dedication has remained the same—the creation of very small-production, vineyard-designated wines using a “minimalist” approach to winemaking. The winery is named in memory of William Benjamin Foxen, an English sea captain and Dick’s great-great grandfather, who came to Santa Barbara in the early 1800′s. In 1837, this Santa Barbara County pioneer purchased the Rancho Tinaquaic, a Mexican Land Grant that originally totaled nearly 9000 acres and comprised most of what is now known as Foxen Canyon. Captain Foxen adopted the distinctive “anchor” as his ranch cattle brand, which has become a trademark of the winery. In 2009, Foxen installed a solar-powered winery and tasting room.

D.O.C. Wine Bar
The Shops on Butterfield
326 Yorktown Center
Lombard, IL 60148
630.627.6666
http://www.docwinebarchicago.com

Kistler Chardonnay Wine Dinner at D.O.C. Wine Bar

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Reception 6:30pm, dinner to follow

$65 per person (plus tax & gratuity)

Matt Morrison, Executive Chef at D.O.C. Bistro and Wine Bar in suburban Lombard, will pair a five course menu with a variety of Chardonnays from the California winery’s 2006 collection. This Chardonnay-centric dinner will explore the pairings of Kistler Vineyards, a small, family established and privately owned and operated winery dedicated to the vinification of world class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir using old world Burgundian techniques. Kistler Chardonnay is barrel fermented in the subterranean, gravel floor barrel rooms, and is aged sur lie in those same barrels, remaining for eleven to eighteen months until bottling.

Dinner reservations may be made by calling D.O.C. Wine Bar (reservations recommended). The $65 per guest fee does not include tax or gratuity. The complete menu is listed below:

Kistler Wine Dinner Menu

Reception
Assorted Varieties of Mini Bruschetta and Bianco Flatbread with fresh arugula
with wine: Kistler “Les Noisetier” 2006

First Course
Jumbo Lump Crab Salad with spinach and nectarine supremes
with wine: Kistler “Dutton Ranch” 2006

Second Course
Seared Bay Scallops with a brown butter sauce, meyer lemon and pistachios
with wine: Kistler “McCrea Vineyard” 2006

Third Course
Selection of Artisan Cheeses – Double Cream Gouda, Yarra Feta, Smoked Aged Cheddar
with wine: Kistler “Vine Cliff” 2006

Dessert Course
Fig Toast and Butterscotch Gelato with candied hazelnuts
with wine: Kislter “Hyde Vineyard” 2006

D.O.C. Wine Bar
326 Yorktown Center
Lombard, Illinois 60148
630.627.6666
docwinebarchicago.com

Chef’s Tasting Prix Fixe at LOKaL

Five Course Menu, Paired Beverages

Every Monday
5:00pm-10:00pm

$40

LOKaL, the modern, pan-European neighborhood café located in Wicker Park, is offering a delicious dinner option every Monday evening. A five course, chef’s tasting menu will be paired with three beverages (wine or beer) for $40 per guest. Unlike other prix fixe offerings around town, Chef Ian Flowers’ menus will be different every single week. Many of the ingredients utilized will be from local markets and farms (Green City Market, Green Acres, Leaning Shed Farm, Nichols Farm, Orchard), so seasonality and availability will determine the cuisine. Three sample menus are listed below.

Reservations (by phone or through the website) are recommended, but not required. Tax and gratuity is not included.

Sample Menus, Chef’s Tasting Menu Mondays

Gruner Veltliner

Oyster Mushroom
red pepper, frisee, hazelnut vinaigrette

Pork Belly Stuffed Scallo
braised chard, apple cider gastrique

Oro de Castilla Verdejo

Artic Char
cauliflower gratin, apple arugula salad

Ludovicus Terra Alta

NY Strip
garlic puree, french beans, red wine reduction

Lady Fingers
orange marscapone creme, coffee syrup

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Prosecco, Terre Gale

Confit Duck
pea tendril, goat cheese bluberry jam

Scallop
asparagus, confit pepper, honey sesame aioli

Pino Gris, Matrai

Potato Pierogi
caramelized onions, roasted grapes, balsamic reduction

Slow Roasted Pork Belly
rainbow chard, apple cider gastrique

Blaufrankisch, Peter Schandl

Funnel Cake
cherry bourbon mousse, european caramel

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Szoke Irsai Oliver

Cherry Tomatoes
caviar, petite greens

Foie Gras
drunken date puree, soldiers

Artic Char
buttered rice, pickled asparagus

Gruner Veltliner

Short Rib
oyster mushroom, brussel sprouts, tomato demi

Quinta do Casai Branco

Creme Brulee
blueberry jam

*additional sample menus are available upon request

LOKaL
1904 West North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60622
773.904.8113
LokalChicago.com