Iron Horse Wine Dinner - Houston, Texas

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Houston, Texas

Perry's Steakhouse and Grille Champions
9730 Cypresswood Drive
Houston, Texas 77070
281-970-5999

Iron Horse Vineyards
Champions

Tuesday September 25th, 7:00 p.m.

Please join us as we welcome Barrie Sterling, owner of Iron Horse Vineyards for an elegant evening of food and wine.  Barrie will share stories from her family’s award winning winery as we enjoy the following menu crafted specifically to pair with their incredible wines.

Reception
Ahi Poke on Wonton Chips and Jumbo Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Paired with 2007 Iron Horse ‘Wedding Cuvee’ Sparkling Wine, Green Valley

1st Course
Baked oysters with Prosciutto and creamed spinach
Paired with 2006 Iron Hose ‘Ocean Reserve’ Sparkling Wine, Green Valley

2nd Course
Grilled Scottish Salmon over a bed of greens with mandarin orange vinaigrette and cranberry reduction
Paired with 2009 Iron Horse ‘Unoaked’ Chardonnay, Green Valley

3rd Course
Lobster Milanese
Paired with 2009 Iron Horse Estate Chardonnay, Green Valley

4th Course
Filet Diane with roasted Heirloom potatoes and grilled white asparagus
Paired with 2009 Iron Horse Estate Pinot Noir, Green Valley

5th Course
Fresh peach crème brulée

Paired with 2006 Iron Horse ‘Russian Cuvee’ Sparkling Wine, Green Valley

$125 per person plus tax and gratuity

Seating is limited for this event

Please call 281-970-5999 today for reservations.

For more information, click here.

Wine dinner at Triniti Restaurant featuring Mi Sueño Winery of Napa - Houston, Texas

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Houston, Texas

Triniti Restaurant & Bar
2815 South Shepherd Drive
Houston, Texas 77098
713-527-9090

Join Jaime Orozco of Mi Sueño Winery as he fly's in from Napa Valley, to host a special wine dinner at Triniti Restaurant & Bar. We will begin the evening with Moret Champagne as a welcome glass and then proceed into a wonderful six course meal, paired up with Mi Sueño wine. Executive Chef/Owner Ryan Hildebrand showcases his talent, as he will put together a custom menu to pair up perfectly with Mi Sueño's current lineup. Reservations can be made by calling Triniti Restaurant.

Seats are limited.

For more information, click here.

Glenlivet Scotch tasting with Craig Vaught hosted by Nico Ponc - Flower Mound, Texas

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Flower Mound, Texas

Decanter Restaurant and Wine Bar
420 Parker Square
Flower Mound, Texas 75208
972-899-1045

Join us on September 25th, 6-8pm, with "Master of Scotch" Craig Vaught hosted by Nico Ponce.
Taste Glenlivet 15yr, 16yr and 18yr.

Food will be provide.

Please RSVP: bourbontasting420@gmail.com

For more information, click here.

Dish Restaurant Hosts Pierre Amadieu Wine Dinner - Dallas, Texas

 

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dallas, Texas

Dish
4123 Cedar Springs
Dallas, Texas 75219
214-522-3474

DISH restaurant will serve a special four-course menu from Chef de Cuisine Garreth Dickey featuring the wines of Pierre Amadieu on Tuesday, September 25 at 7 p.m. for $95 per person (plus tax and gratuity).

DISH will welcome Dominique Pilou, managing director and co-owner of Pierre Amadieu Wines who will discuss the wines with diners. Pierre Amadieu is a family owned company established in 1929 in the village of Gigondas, France—located in the heart of Provence.

For more information, click here.

French Wine Dinner at Bonnie Ruth's Bistro, Shops of Starwood in Frisco, Texas

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Frisco, Texas

Bonnie Ruth's French Bistro, Shops of Starwood in Frisco
6959 Lebanon Rd.
Frisco, Texas 75034
972-342-2798

French Wine Dinner at Bonnie Ruth’s

Join us for September’s “Cork & Fork” wine education dinner at Bonnie Ruth’s in Frisco!

You’ll enjoy five petite courses of exquisite French fare, each accompanied by a wine selected to enhance your dining experience.

Your host and educator, Kathy DiPietro ~ a certified wine specialist with the Society of Wine Educators and founder of the Wine Studio of Frisco, will share with you information about each wine, its producers, and the wine region.

Tuesday, September 25th, 7pm  $60 p/p ~ all inclusive (tax and tip)

Reserve your space now at www.theWineStudio.net calendar

Amuse-Bouche

Ahi Salad Crostini ~ Cremant

Ahi tuna, avocado, capers, aioli, lemon and parsley with tomato

 

First Course

Moules Mariniere ~ Sancerre

Prince Edward Island Mussels, lemon, butter, wine, garlic, parsley, tomato confit, pan grilled bread

 

Second Course

Caesar Salad ~ White Burgundy

Traditional Caesar, Parmigiano-Reggiano & Garlic Crouton

 

Third Course

Cote de Porc Rotie ~ Cotes du Rhone

Bone-in Center Cut Pork Loin Chop Pan roasted chop, Calvados Brandy reduction, potato celeriac puree, sautéed asparagus

 

Fourth Course

Petites Fours ~ Sauternes

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Tequila Tuesdays at Abraham Salum’s Komali - Dallas, Texas

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Dallas, Texas

Komali
4152 Cole Ave. #106
Dallas, TX 75204
214-252-0200

Need a weekly pick-me-up? Luckily there’s Komali in Uptown. Come by for all-day Tequila Tuesdays where you can sip on any drink made with tequila at HALF PRICE (including the Tamarind Margarita--named "Best Margarita" by D Magazine in 2011 & 2012)!

Komali is located at 4152 Cole Ave #106. Restaurant hours are Mon-Sat, 11:30 AM - 11 PM, and Sun. 10:30 AM - 3 PM.

From award winning brunches to specialty beverages, Komali was cited by Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Leslie Brenner as having creative, thoughtful takes on Mexican cooking…at the forefront of Dallas' modern Mexican movement, and by Esquire Magazine food critic John Mariani as leading the new wave of authentic Mexican cuisine (not Tex Mex) in the US.

For reservations call 214-252-0200, or www.komalirestaurant.com.

Half Price Wine at Grimaldi’s - Dallas, Texas

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Dallas, Texas

Grimaldi's Pizzeria
3636 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75201
480-947-7100

Tuesday Tastings are back by popular demand for the summer at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria.  June through September come to ANY Grimaldi’s on Tuesday and enjoy half off any glass or bottle of wine.  Sip and relax on the outdoor patio, or keep it cool indoors.  Take advantage, because this savory offer is only here for the summer!

North Texas locations include West Village and Park Lane in Dallas and Water’s Creek in Allen, along with the soon-to-open Grapevine.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria wholly owns and operates locations in Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, Reno, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Myers, and Corpus Christi. Additional locations in Texas, Florida and South Carolina are on the drawing board.  The most award-winning pizzeria in the US, Grimaldi’s has over 100 years of coal brick-oven authentic pizza traditions. For more information visit www.grimaldispizzeria.com.

Heitz Cellar Wine Dinner

 

Tuesday, September 25, 2012from 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Austin, Texas

Perry's Steakhouse Austin
114 West 7th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
512-474-6300

Heitz Wine Dinner
Tuesday September 25th, 7:00pm.
Please join us as we welcome Jeanie Carbal from Heitz Cellar.  The following menu has been crafted to pair perfectly with these incredible wines.

Reception     
Brie stuffed patisserie capped with caramelized onions, apricot and cranberry reduction
2010 Heitz ‘Grignolino’ Rose, Napa Valley

1st Course
Honey dew and cantaloupe soup with candied strawberries
2010 Heitz Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley

2nd Course
Fire kissed Sashimi smoked salmon topped with crème fraiche
2010 Heitz Chardonnay, Napa Valley

3rd Course
Lamb chops set in a mint couscous complemented with whole grain mustard sauce
2006 Heitz ‘Trailside’ Cabernet, Napa Valley

4th Course
Sous vide Filet Mignon crowned with blueberry foie gras butter accompanied by grilled asparagus and fingerling potatoes and a port wine and balsamic reduction
2007 Heitz ‘Bella Oak’ Cabernet, Napa Valley

5th Course
Flourless chocolate cake with chocolate air
2008 Heitz ‘Ink Grade Vineyard’ Zinfandel, Napa Valley

$135 per person plus tax and gratuity

Seating is limited for this event

Please call 512-474-6300 today for reservations.

 

For more information, click here.

Tenji Japanese Restaurant Buffet in Round Rock, Texas

Tenji Japanese Restaurant Buffet
2601 South IH 35, Suite B 200
Round Rock, TX 78664
http://www.tenjijapanesebuffet.com

The other day two of my friends at Dell and I had lunch at Tenji Japanese Restaurant Buffet. It is located where Buffet Palace and Kublai Khan Mongolian Stir Fry used to be.

The sushi buffet was not bad at all. Do not expect to find the world's largest selection of sushi on the buffet. They, however, provide an excellent selection of the most common sushi and rolls.

Overall, the buffet had your average selection of buffet items. The food was prepared fresh and did not taste like it was on the line for a long period of time. I think most people would find the selection of items acceptable. Some of the chicken dishes seemed a little bland.

They have a fully stocked bar that is located in the center of the restaurant. The inside is spacious and open.

The wait staff was very friendly and did not allow our glasses to go empty. Our server was very nice and made sure we were well taken care of.

In the end, I would say, "Judge for yourself. It is worthy of a visit."

Autumn Concerto in Eight Courses: A Celebration of Music, Food & Wine

Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Houston, Texas

Triniti Restaurant
2815 S. Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77098
713-527-9090

Once again, Triniti Restaurant and Mercury, the orchestra redefined, are collaborating in what promises to be yet another extraordinary culinary event – the second in an ongoing series – perfectly pairing live music choreographed by Mercury’s Maestro Antoine Plante to an eight-course dinner and wine tasting menu created by Triniti Executive Chef Ryan Hildebrand and Sommelier Fred Zennati.

Offering a sneak peek of the restaurant's new fall menu, "Autumn Concerto in Eight Courses" promises to be a sensory journey of sight, sound and taste.  Forty percent of all ticket sales will benefit Mercury by supporting the orchestra’s concerts and vital music education programs.

As before, Plante will take on the task of selecting musical pieces that best exemplify the textures, flavors and components in each course.  Each musical piece will evoke a particular vision, mood and/or feel specific to that menu item. To view a video slideshow of Triniti and Mercury's first collaborative effort, visit www.vimeo.com/trinitirestaurant.

Dinner is $220 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Seating is limited. For reservations or additional information, call 713.527.9090 or contact info@trinitirestaurant.com.

For more information about Mercury, the orchestra redefined, visit www.mercurybaroque.org.

For more information about Triniti Restaurant, click here.

Inwood Estates - FALL "Live Music" Sunday - 9/23

Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Florence, Texas

Inwood Estates Tasting Room at The Vineyard at Florence
100 Via Francesco, 8711 W. FM 487
Florence, Texas 76527
254-793-3114

With the HARVEST In....
   Join Us for a RELAXING Sunday Afternoon....
      FALL "Live Music" Sunday
               September 23, 2 - 5 p.m.
Featuring  the Unique Sounds of
       Flamenco Symphony
  
Flamenco Symphony is the collaboration between the flamenco guitar work of David Massey and the classically- trained, emotional violin playing of Christopher Kranyak. The two weave their instruments together flawlessly, with elegance and virtuosity all in one. Their repertoire spans many genres from flamenco, rumba, latin, russian gypsy, covers by the Eagles and the Beatles, and even tangos by Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel.

  
   And, Now Enjoy Anti-Pasta Appetizers
        
        By Chef Steve Southern

Cost: Tasting of 8 Wines - $12; Military Discount 10%

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Messina Hof Hill Country Ports, Sherry & Cheese

Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fredericksburg, Texas

Messina Hof Hill Country Winery
9996 US Hwy 290 East
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
830-990-4653

Join Messina Hof Hill Country as we serve our great Ports and Sherry with delicious food pairings of cheeses and smoked almonds.

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Ty Joiner & Finding Shade

Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Canton, Texas

Texas Roads Winery & Roadhouse
134 W. Dallas St ( big water tower is behind us)
Canton, Texas 75103

Sat Sept 22, 8-11pm
Finding Shade at Texas Roads Winery & Roadhouse  - this band has sooo much energy & talent, we will rock the house!!  we have food now so can drink eat & enjoy the music!!

Finding Shade is blues, R& B a little country.  & Adele!!

For more information, click here.