Don’t pass over this post too quickly. There are some fabulous dinners below including one at York Street and another at Nonna.
Thursday, April 16
Nonna
You are invited to join us for a
Wine Dinner
Thursday, April 16
Presenting Italian Wine Expert
David Lynch
2001 Recipient of James Beard Award
for Co-Authoring Vino Italiano
Worked as Wine Director and Manager
of acclaimed
New York City Restaurant Babbo
Currently Imports Select Italian Wines
with Enotec
Five-Course Pasta Tasting
Optional Wine Pairings
(regular menu will be available)
Seating is Limited
Please Call for Reservations
214 521-180
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Tuesday, April 22
The Libertine Bar’s next beer dinner is Tuesday April 22nd at 7pm. This month we are featuring a spring menu of five courses of original cuisine and five beer pairings. Tickets are $50.00 per person and reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased at the Libertine Bar or by phone(214-824-7900).
1st course: Jimmy’s Prosciutto Wrapped Roasted Asparagus paired with La Fin Du Monde
2nd course: Shrimp and Corn Bisque paired with Live Oak Hefe Weiss
3rd course: Grilled Eggplant with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Drizzle paired with St. Arnold Brown Ale
4th course: Beer Poached Striped Bass with Spicy Red Pepper Cream Sauce over Braised Escarole and Kidney Beans paired with Spaten Premium
5th course: Abbey de Leffe Blonde Ale Spice Cake topped with House-made Carrot Frosting paired with Spaten Optimator
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Tuesday, April 28
AURORA
You are invited to join LADERA Vineyard family winemaker Daniel Stotesbery for an “intimate dinner” featuring their 2004 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon; 2004 Lone Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon; 2005 Ladera Cab; 2007 Howell Mountain Sauvignon Blanc; and 2006 Pillow Road Pinot Noir paired with Chef Avner’s exquisite victuals
Ladera Vineyards is located in Angwin, Calif. The focus is on the hillside estate Cabernet Sauvignons. Annually the winery produces approximately 9,000 cases total.
www.laderavineyards.com
150 White Cottage Road· Napa Valley · CA · 94508 · 707-965-2445
Now accepting
reservations for this “intimate dinner”
214.528.9400
Very limited seating so please call early!
6:30 PM
$149 per guest
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THURSDAY NIGHT, APRIL 30TH, 7:30
York Street
Andy Peay of Peay Vineyards, Sonoma Coast
will be in Dallas for one night only,
and only at York Street to showcase his family’s beautiful, award winning wines.
7 wines – 3 of which will be making their Texas debut!
1 white Rhone blend, 2 Chardonnays, 2 Pinot Noirs, 2 Syrahs
Six-course spring feast
$150 per person + tax + tip
please contact Fana @ 214-826-0968 for reservations
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on the 30th
DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE PEAYS AND THEIR WINERY IS AVAILABLE AT www.peayvineyards.com
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May 1
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse presents Shafer Vineyards Wine Dinner
Described as one of the New World’s most profound wines, Shafer Vineyards has been commanding a presence in the world of wine since 1978. Experience for yourself the wines of Shafer Vineyards at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse on May 1st, as they host Shafer Vineyards for a wine dinner. This four-course wine dinner menu, priced at $175 per person, plus tax and gratuity, guarantees this to be an unbelievable opportunity!
John Shafer, along with his son John, learned the intricacies of grape growing in the Stags Leap District -one of the world’s foremost regions for the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon. What began as a career in viticulture quickly expanded to a full-scale winemaking. Today, the Shafer family winery continues to prove it deserves national recognition.
Executive Chefs, Michael Gaspard and James Johnson will again collaborate to create an exceptional wine dinner menu. Master Sommelier Barbara Werley joins the team with personalized wine pairings. Together, this trio will create a truly remarkable culinary experience. The Shafer Vineyards menu is as follows:
Hors D’Oeuvres
2005 Schramsberg Napa Valley Blanc de Blancs
FIRST COURSE
Loval KAMPACHI, fennel, apple, chile, citrus
2006 Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Napa Valley Chardonnay
SECOND COURSE
Wild MUSHROOM, sweet onion, hazelnut, smoked bacon, escargot
2005 Shafter Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
THIRD COURSE
LAMB, eggplant puree, roasted garlic, wild leek
2005 Shafer Hillside Select Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
1999 Shafer Hillside Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
1998 Shafer Hillside Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
DESSERT
TEXAS FARMHOUSE CHEDDAR, red wine-fig jam, crispy bacon tuile
2005 Shafer “Relentless” Napa Valley
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, named “Best Steakhouse in Texas” by Texas Monthly, is the premier steakhouse in Dallas. Widely recognized as one of the highest quality and best restaurants in the nation, Pappas Bros. serves dry-aged, prime beef accompanied by succulent side dishes, and finished with rich desserts. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Wine Cellar features one of only 17 female sommeliers in the world and a wine list of over 35,000 bottles. Pappas Bros. is located at 10477 Lombardy Lane, Dallas, Texas, 75220. For additional information, call 214-366.2000 or visit www.pappasbros.com.
