September is Slammin’ at D’Vine Wine Cafe

1 Sep

D’Vine Wine Café
704.369.5050

Things really get cranked up in September at D’Vine. In addition to the Fall Mix @ Six Series each Wednesday in the courtyard, D’Vine has a number of events on the calendar for September.

Saturday, September 4th, D’Vine has teamed with the Charlotte Porsche Club for a Wine Tasting and Porsche Show in the parking lot near Outland Cigar in the afternoon.

September 11th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., they have teamed with Brian Paschal for the charity event Super Taste. Forty wines plus food will be served. Online sign-up will be available.

Of course, the Wine Education Series takes place on September 16th, and don’t miss the Wine Dinner on September 30th.

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Good Food on Montford Selected as James Beard Semi-Finalist

30 Aug

Good Food on Montford
704.525.0881

Good Food on Montford is thrilled to announce that they have been selected as a semi-finalist for the James Beard Best New Restaurant Award for 2010!

The James Beard Foundation annually seeks to recognize emerging young talent in the restaurant industry as well as the restaurants that are making a difference in the world of culinary arts.

You can find complete information about the James Beard Foundation at James Beard Foundation, including a complete listing of the nominees here.

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Host Your Next Private Function at Terra Restaurant

28 Aug

Terra Restaurant
704.332.1886

Hosting a private lunch or dinner and need a location? Terra is available for your private dining needs all day Sunday and Monday, and for lunch Tuesday through Saturday.

For available dates, call 704.332.1886. Catering and take out is also available Tuesday through Saturday.

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Sushi Madness at Johnny’s Red Bowl

25 Aug

Johnny’s Red Bowl

Every Wednesday, enjoy three-piece Sushi Rolls for just $1.99 (dine-in only)! Enjoy fresh, finely prepared rolls, from standards to specialties. Ask about weekly drink specials as well!

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Fat Tire Tuesdays at Lebowski’s Neighborhood Grill

23 Aug

Lebowski’s Neighborhood Grill
704.370.1177

Wind down and stop by Lebowski’s Neighborhood Grill for Fat Tire Tuesday each and every Tuesday. Enjoy $3 Fat Tire pints, $3 Fat Tire Seasonal and $5 Absolute Martinis. Be sure to check out their daily lunch, dinner and happy hour specials!

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Café Monte Welcomes New Executive Chef

20 Aug

Café Monte French Bakery and Bistro
704.552.1116

Café Monte is pleased to announce the addition of Executive Chef Joshua Cline. Joshua, a West Virgina native, has enjoyed a well respected career with such local greats as Chef Gene Briggs and Tim Groody, as well as a stint with Chef Laurent Tourondel at BLT. Joshua’s contributions have continued to excite the palate for their loyal guests, and he has add new seasonal and local specialties.

Look for a new dinner menu starting in the fall. Stop in and see why they are so pleased to welcome him.

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The Liberty’s Artisinal Cooking Class Series Continues

19 Aug

The Liberty Gastropub
704.332.8830

Made with passion, pride, enthusiasm, care and attention to detail, The Liberty’s Chef Tom Condron continues to share his passion for handcrafting great meals in a fun and entertaining atmosphere. After great success with their first few classes, The Liberty will continue their cooking classes throughout the fall. All classes include tasting, wine & beer pairings and souvenir recipes to take home.

Upcoming Classes:
September 11th – The Ultimate Chicken Dinner
(She’s yours from the first drumstick)
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

October 9th – The Black Berkshire Hog
(Love the Pig!)
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

For more details, visit their website or call 704.332.8830.

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Live Music at The Common Market

17 Aug

The Common Market
704.334.6209

Grab some delicious grub or an ice cold brew and join the folks at the Plaza-Midwood Common Market for live music from Dave Desmelik Saturday, August 21st from 9pm-11pm.

Also be sure to check out Mad Tea Party August 28th.

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Cafe Monte’s Paris Get-Away Raffle (Less than one month remaining!!)

8 Aug

Cafe Monte French Bakery & Bistro
704.552.1116

There is less than one month remaining to enter your name into the drawing for Cafe Monte’s Paris Get-Away Raffle!  Hurry on over to Cafe Monte for a great dinner and your chance to win some great prizes (including round trip airfare to Paris).  The contest ends on Tuesday, August 31st, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

First Prize: Round-trip Airfare to Paris
Second Prize: Weekend Get-Away at Phillips Place
Third Prize: Dinner for Four at Cafe Monte
Fourth Prize: $100 Gift Certificate to Cafe Monte
Fifth Prize: $50 Gift Certificate to Cafe Monte

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“Wines For A Cause” at The Wooden Vine – Thursday, August 12th

6 Aug

The Wooden Vine
704.376.8463

The Wooden Vine on Tryon will be hosting a “Wines For A Cause” wine tasting on Thursday, August 12th at 7:00pm.  Sara Guterbock of Mutual Distributors will be presenting the wines.  The cost is $20 per person a features a unique flight of wines that benefit various charities.  A complementary cheese platter is included to pair with the various wines offered at the tasting.  Head on out to The Wooden Vine for a great cause!!

Tasting Menu

Jacob’s Creek Reserve Riesling, South Australia
Jacob’s Creek is a proud supporter of Share our Strength, dedicated to fighting world hunger.
Chateau Morrisette Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 000 Chardonnay, Virginia
Benefits the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Rosenblum Chateau La Paws Cote du Bone Blanc, California
A white Rhone blend benefiting Paws With A Cause, a charitable leader in training assistance dogs for people with disabilities.
San Patrignano Aulente Rosso, Emiglia Romana, Italy
100% Sangiovese, produced by a community project, established in 1978, dedicated to helping rehabilitate people with serious drug abuse problems.
Planeta Cerusuola di Vittoria, Sicily, Italy
An amazing Italian red dedicated to stopping the spread of AIDS in Africa.
Rosenblum Chateau La Paws Cote du Bone Roan, California
A red Rhone blend benefiting Paws With A Cause, a charitable leader in training assistance dogs for people with disabilities.
Cline Cashmere, California
A velvety Rhone blend benefiting Breast Cancer research.


Also at The Wooden Vine
:
  • Tuesdays – 1/2 Price Bottles
  • Wednesdays – Wine Flight Night for $12 (choose your own)
  • Thursdays – Special Wine Presentations (weekly themes)
  • Fridays – Live Music with Spanish Guitarist, Aris Quiroga Nieto at 7:00pm

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