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Sparkling Wine Dinner @ Guglhupf (5/25)

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Guglhupf is hosting a 5-course Sparkling wine dinner on Wednesday, May 25th at 7pm for $55 pp (plus tax & gratuity). Ken Rosati of locally-owned Centerba Selections is the guest speaker and seating is limited. Reserve on-line, or call them at 401-2600.
The Menu
GrussausderKüche – beau soleil oysters on the half shell with sauce mignonette
jean-paul brun, [...]

Raleigh Wine Shop Grand Opening on Saturday, May 21st from 11-7

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

The Raleigh Wine Shop will be having a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. this Saturday, May 21. The wine shop is opening at 126 Glenwood Ave., across from 518 West. The owners are Seth Hoffman, a manager at Seaboard Wine for seven years and Jeff Bramwell, a manager there for [...]

Wine Tasting Dinner @ San Carlo (5/18)

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

San Carlo Italian Bistro is hosting a Robert Mondavi wine dinner on Wednesday, May 18th at 6:30pm. Cost is $50/per person +tax+tip. If you have any questions call them at (919) 676-3262.
The Menu
Risotto Cake stuffed with fresh mozzarella & basilico topped with mustard cream sauce
Sauvignon Blanc
Stuffed Portobella Mushroom with baby spinach, shrimp topped with sweet-spicy [...]

Italian Recession Wine Dinner @ Jujube (5/19)

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Jujube is hosting another of their popular recession wine dinners on Thursday, May 19th at 7pm with an Italian theme.  Call 919.960.0555 for reservations. These dinners feature wonderful food and wine pairings with an emphasis on value, an affordable $40pp, excluding tax and tip.
The Menu
Tallegio cheese with mango, carrot, and mint salad
MandraRossa [...]

Laurent Miquel Wine Dinner @ Blu Seafood and Bar (5/18)

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Blu Seafood and Bar is hosting a four-course wine dinner with special guest Thomas Meunier for their May wine dinner on Wednesday, May 18th at 7pm.
Thomas is the man behind Authentique Vin, an importer of small estate French wines. This dinner will feature the wines of Laurent Miquel Pere et Fils. [...]

California Recession Wine Dinner @ Jujube (3/24)

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

Jujube is hosting another of their popular recession wine dinners this Thursday, March 24th at 7pm with a theme of California… call 919.960.0555 for reservations. As always, these dinners are an affordable $40pp, excluding tax and tip.
The Menu
Lobster and shrimp dumplings in coconut, tangerine broth
Leaping Lizard Chardonnay, Napa 2008
Roasted guinea hen with braised mushrooms [...]

Chateau Coupe Roses Winemaker Dinner @ Guglhupf (3/22)

Friday, March 18th, 2011

Guglhupf is hosting a winemaker’s dinner with Francoise Le Calvez, owner of the Chateau Coup Roses winery in the Languedoc region of France on Tuesday, March 22 at 7pm for $65 pp + tax and gratuity. Seating is limited for this special event. Make your reservation by calling (919) 401-2600.
The Menu
Coastal fish and littleneck [...]

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