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| Wine Goddess Presents: The Zen of Food & Wine Pairing |
| When: | Feb 01, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 312-644-6360 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School at the Merchandise Mart, 60654 |
| | Wine is best enjoyed (and understood) at the table. In this class we’ll uncover the art of food and wine pairing by pairing several wines with various foods, and finding the balance therein. (Hint: it’s a Zen thing.) ...
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| Chicago Wine School's "The Great Red Grapes" |
| When: | Feb 01, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $60.00 per person | | Phone: | 312-491-0284 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Uncork It, 60611 |
| | Like our previous seminar (see January 25th post), we will make a vinous tour of many of the world’s most distinctive red grapes and their wines. Yes, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, but also Pinot noir, Zin, Sangiovese, Syrah and Tempranillo. Similarly, you will learn what part of the wine’s odor and flavor come from the gr...
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| Lyric Opera of Chicago’s “Carmen” Lecture and Wine Tasting at Instituto Cervanes of Chicago |
| When: | Feb 02, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $15.00 | | Phone: | 312-335-1996 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 60611 |
| | FLAMENCO 2006!
INSTITUTO CERVANTES OF CHICAGO www.cervantes1.org
For the fifth year in a row, the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs presents the festival Flamenco 2006 from January 23 to February 24. The city will be full of music, dance performances, exhibitions, cuttin...
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| Wine Goddess Presents: The Zen of Food & Wine Pairing |
| When: | Feb 03, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 7-8:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 773-472-6700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School, 60625 |
| | Wine is best enjoyed (and understood) at the table. In this class we’ll uncover the art of food and wine pairing by pairing several wines with various foods, and finding the balance therein. (Hint: it’s a Zen thing.) ...
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| Wines of Italy |
| When: | Feb 04, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 5:30pm-7pm | | Cost: | $125 | | Phone: | 312-627-WINE (9463) | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Just Grapes, 60661 |
| | Wines of Italy
Friday, February 4th @ 5:30pm
No longer just those straw covered ("flasco") bottles of Chianti, Italian wines have long been the number one imported category of wines to the United States. We will go beyond the household names of Pinot Grigio and Chianti and taste many of the new up and coming wines of south...
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| Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Grand Chefs Gala |
| When: | Feb 04, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $350 | | Phone: | 312-236-4491 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Fairmont Chicago, 60601 |
| | From Bombay to Columbus Drive, there’s no bigger party than Passage to India, the 9th annual Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Grand Chefs Gala benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
The 9th annual Grand Chefs Gala – Passage to India – will recreate the glamour and sophistication of Bollywood in the gorgeous Fairmont Chicago h...
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| Wine Meets Art |
| When: | Feb 04, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:30AM-3:30PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | (312) 867-3247 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sam's Wine and Spirits, 60614 |
| | Wine meets Art at Sam’s Wines & Spirits, with a wine tasting and book signing of artist Bob Nugent’s new book Imagery: Art for Wine, a compendium of the Benziger Wine Family’s massive contemporary-art collection, assembled over 20 years of labeling their Imagery Series wine with the works of the world’s best-known contempor...
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| Art Meets Wine |
| When: | Feb 04, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 5PM-7PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | (312) 266-9473 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Perimeter Gallery, 60610 |
| | Art meets Wine at Perimeter Gallery with a wine tasting and book signing of artist Bob Nugent’s new book Imagery: Art for Wine, a compendium of the Benziger Wine Family’s massive contemporary-art collection, assembled over 20 years of labeling their Imagery Series wine with the works of the world’s best-known contemporary a...
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| SOLD-OUT!! Sam's Wines & Spirits presents: Wine 101 |
| When: | Feb 07, 2006 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30pm to 8pm | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 630.705.9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Downers Grove Location, 60515 |
| | From grape to wine, an educational seminar to review or learn the basics of wine so that you will feel comfortable making your way through Sam's aisles and ordering a bottle of wine from a restaurant. We will discuss grape varietals, winemaking, understanding wine-speak, and key wine-growing regions. ...
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| SOLD-OUT!! Sam's Wines & Spirits presents: Sam's Academy “From Vine to Wine” |
| When: | Feb 07, 2006 (Tue) | | Time: | 7pm to 8:30pm | | Cost: | $160 per person | | Phone: | 800.777.9137 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago (CHIC), 60610 |
| | February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2006
This is Sam’s Academy’s Introductory course, designed for those of you new to wine or who want an overview of the world’s winemaking. In four evenings of seminars, we’ll explore the globe’s major red & white wine grape varieties and how they are made into wine. We’ll also learn a lot about the ...
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| Cellar Selections Wine Club Kickoff @ Slaton's Supper Club |
| When: | Feb 07, 2006 (Tue) | | Time: | Wine Selections @ 6:30pm Dinner to begin @ 7:30 | | Cost: | $55.00/Person | | Phone: | (708) 848-2500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Slaton's Supper Club, 60305 |
| | Greetings from Slaton's Supper Club! We would like to extend an invitation to YOU to join our new CELLAR SELECTIONS WINE CLUB! Membership is FREE!
Join us at our inaugural dinner on Tuesday FEBRUARY 7! We had a similiar event in January... AND it was a HUGE success! We are aiming to make this a monthly addition to our resta...
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| Wine Goddess Presents: Wine Tasting 101 |
| When: | Feb 08, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 773-472-6700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School, 60654 |
| | In this class we’ll swish, swirl, and spit (well, maybe not spit) our way to vinous enlightenment! We’ll put our noses and taste buds to the test, learning the basics of deductive tasting: how to assess color, body, bouquet, palate, and finish. ...
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| Italian Wine pairing Dinner 7 course paired with food. |
| When: | Feb 08, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 630pm | | Cost: | 40pp | | Phone: | 815-478-9000 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Good Time Charleis, 60442 |
| | GTC just reopened and is hosting a wine dinner to celebrate. They have two of the newest and hottest chefs to the area Chef Randy from the Trump Casinos & New Orleans and Chef Nico from the Wild Horse Pass Resorts in Phoenix AZ. Come eat and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere of GTC's and and see the hottest new restaurant in t...
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| Chicago Wine School's "The Wines of France: A Primer" |
| When: | Feb 08, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $65.00 per person | | Phone: | 312-491-0284 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Uncork It, 60611 |
| | Look at just about every wine that comes from California and the other “New World” countries and you see the influence of France. Viticultural practices, winemaking styles, oak regimes, etc. that are in place now come directly from a vigneron in Bordeaux, Burgundy the Rhône or elsewhere. We’ll do a taste-tour of the country...
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| Lincoln Park Wine Club - Around The World In 20 Wines-All Invited! |
| When: | Feb 08, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | | Cost: | $35 Advance / $45 Door if available - cash only | | Phone: | 773 687-0784 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Webster's Wine Bar, 60614 |
| | Around The World In 20 Wines - Tasting!
DETAILS:
- 20 Wines From Around The World pulled by the Webster's Wine Bar Staff -
- Tasting Stations with Education set-up throughout -
- Light Appetziers served by the in-house Chef -
- Wine Curious & Wine Educated Invited!
-$35 Advance - credit cards & Pay Pal
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| Delicous Wines Under $15 |
| When: | Feb 08, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 5pm-9pm | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 773-769-0858 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Clark-Foster Wine & Spirits, 60640 |
| | We will have Five different wines. Two Monastral's from Spain, One California Cabernet, One Italian Red, and One Italian White. They are all great value wines. There will be special pricing on all wines being tasted, plus additional 10% off mix/match case purchases....
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| Workshop: Geographical Basis for Denominaciones de Origen of Spanish Wine Regions |
| When: | Feb 08, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 3-5:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 members, $30 non-members | | Phone: | 610-683-4367 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Palmer House Hilton, 60603 |
| | Luis Torres, Vice President of Education of Fortune Brands, will present a workshop on the origin of Spanish wines and how the physical environment and grape type give a distinctive local characteristic to the resulting wines. Tasting will highlight the presentation....
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| Riesling, Riesling, Riesling |
| When: | Feb 09, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00pm | | Cost: | $20 per person | | Phone: | 708 364-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Twisted Vine, 60467 |
| | We've all tasted the wonderful German Rieslings. But how about Riesling from California? Or even Austria? We are going to surprise you tonight with the diverse flavors that this grape can achieve in climates all over the world.
All classes start at 7:00pm . To guarantee a seat, 100% payment when placing reservations is man...
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| Sam's Wines & Spirits presents: Sam's Academy “Tasting France” |
| When: | Feb 09, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 7pm to 8:30pm | | Cost: | $80 per person | | Phone: | 800.777.9137 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago (CHIC), 60610 |
| | February 9 & 16, 2006
Wine drinkers and food lovers both agree: France is a resource as rich as a Carnegie’s cupboard. France produces one-fifth of the world’s wine, in a never-ending variety of styles and at any level of price.
February 9:
Tonight, we’ll learn about and taste French white wines, especially those from Als...
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| SOLD-OUT!! Veuve Clicquot Winemaker Seminar at Binny's in Lakeview |
| When: | Feb 09, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30-8:30pm | | Cost: | $15 for club members, $25 for non-members | | Phone: | 773-935-9400 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Lakeview, 60657 |
| | Meet Francois Chirumberro - Winemaker for Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin.
Francois will be pouring from his entire portolio, including 1996 La Grande Dame, Vintage and Rose Reserves and the extraordinary 1990 Rose from magnum. Whether you are a champagne aficionado or just looking for that special bottle for Valentine's Day, ever...
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| Chasseur Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Tasting |
| When: | Feb 09, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 847-256-7777 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Bottle Shop, 60091 |
| | After Work @ The Bottle Shop
Thursday, February 9th from 5 pm to 7 pm
Chasseur Sangiacomo Green Acres Hill Carneros Chardonnay 2003
Chasseur Sylvia's Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2003
Bill Hunter makes tiny amounts of single vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in West Sonoma. We tasted the wines last week. They...
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| Wine Tasting 101: The Basics of Sensory Evaluation |
| When: | Feb 10, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 7-8:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 773-472-6700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School, 60625 |
| | In this class we’ll swish, swirl, and spit (well, maybe not spit) our way to vinous enlightenment! We’ll put our noses and taste buds to the test, learning the basics of sensory evaluation: how to assess color, body, bouquet, palate, and finish. ...
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 Champagne Dinner at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville - Allgauer's |
| When: | Feb 10, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 PM | | Cost: | $115.00 Per Person | | Phone: | 630-505-0900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Hilton Lisle/Naperville - Allgauer's Restaurant, 60532 |
| | The Hilton Lisle/Naperville and Allgauer's are presenting an elegant evening of food and champagne pairings! Allgauer's Executive Chef, Nick Landeweer has created an hors d'oeuvres reception and four course custom dinner menu to compliment the Veuve Clicquot chamganes.
Overnight Valentine's Package available that includes ...
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| Wandering Romance Valentine's Dinner |
| When: | Feb 10, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 7pm - 10pm | | Cost: | $65 per person | | Phone: | 6305540404 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Fox Valley Winery, 60543 |
| | Join us at the winery as it transforms into a romantic Valentine's Day venue. Candles, music, great food and wine all topped off by friends or that someone special. The six food stations will be paired with the perfect wine. Drawings, and giveaways will compliment the evening. RSVP 630-554-0404 tickets are limited. Valet...
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| Tasting Stars - Champagne Tasting to Benefit Y-ME Illinois |
| When: | Feb 11, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 pm Wine & Hors d'oeuvres; 8:00 pm Champagne Tasting | | Cost: | $100 per person | | Phone: | 312-364-9071 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Private 63rd floor residence on Michigan Avenue, 60611 |
| | Champagne Tasting to benefit the Illinois Affiliate of Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
$100 per person
Raffle of exceptional champagnes $10 per ticket
Tasting Stars has become one of Chicago’s premier benefit events. Guests enjoy a variety of fine champagnes while taking in a spectacular view of Chicago from high...
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| French Wine Festival at Binny's in Naperville |
| When: | Feb 11, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00-4:00pm | | Cost: | $10.00 for club members, $15.00 non-members | | Phone: | 630-717-0100 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Naperville, 60540 |
| | Don't miss this opportunity to sample a variety of wines from various regions in France. Featuring reds, whites, and even some dessert wines from several of the best wine-producing regions, there will be something for everyone. Snacks provided by our Gourmet Grocery. $10 for wine club members, $15 non-members. Proceeds will...
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| Que Syrah/Shiraz at Binny's in Schaumburg |
| When: | Feb 11, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00-4:00pm | | Cost: | free to club members | | Phone: | 847-882-6000 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Schaumburg, 60195 |
| | Our year opens with with a tasting of one the most popular grapes varietals going - Syrah or Shiraz. Sample two dozen Syrahs from around the world. This will be a great mid-winter tasting to warm your spirit. Free to wine club members, $10 non-members. Reservations recommeded. ...
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| DiCarlo's presents: Top 10 Romantic Wines for Valentine's Day |
| When: | Feb 11, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | | Cost: | $0.00 | | Phone: | 847-566-4600 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | DiCarlo Fine Wines and Spirits, 60060 |
| | Top 10 romantic wines for Valentines Day. According to a Valentine’s Day online survey conducted by the Wine Market Council, 59% of participants said they would be happier to receive wine from their sweetheart on Valentine’s Day compared with 41% who would prefer a box of chocolate. Why not give that special someone what th...
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| Valentine's Dinner Package at the Oak Park Abbey |
| When: | Feb 11, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 4:00 - 12:00 a.m. - Reservations Recommended | | Cost: | $100.00 per couple (plus tax & gratuity) | | Phone: | 708-358-8840 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Oak Park Abbey, 60301 |
| | Four Course Dinner & Choose Your Own Wine Flight
Vanilla Poached Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lobster Risotto with Chive Pesto
Hay Smoked Tenderloin with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Carrot Puree
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Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Wild Mushrooms and Fennel
Cherry Chocolate Heart Brandy Cake f...
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| Valentine's Day Wine Tasting - Wine Compliments Edison Park |
| When: | Feb 11, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00pm - 8:00pm | | Cost: | No Charge | | Phone: | 773-775-1100 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Compliments - Edison Park, 60631 |
| | You are invited to our 3rd annual Valentine's Day wine tasting. We will have great wines to celebrate the day with. For spicific wines and other information about the event, visit our web site. There is no charge to stop in and taste these wines and have a great time....
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| An Evening with Giorgio Pelissero |
| When: | Feb 11, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 pm | | Cost: | $125 including tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 312-696-2420 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | 312 Chicago, 60602 |
| | 312 Chicago, Artisan Cellar and Vinifera Imports welcomes you to experience the wines of Piedmont, Italy. Special guest Giorgio Pelissero will be showcasing world-famous Barberescos from Piedmont, Italy and Chef Dean Zanella will be preparing a four-course dinner to maximize your wine experience. A pre-dinner tasting will...
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| ‘Warming up to the Crus’ Beaujolais wine tasting |
| When: | Feb 11, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 2-5PM | | Cost: | complimentary | | Phone: | 312.787.8555 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | CHALET WINE & CHEESE |
| | Sip n' Dip! Enjoy a complimentary Beaujolais & European Olive Oil tasting conducted by a Beaujolais Licensed to Chill specialist....
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| ‘Warming up to the Crus’ Beaujolais wine tasting |
| When: | Feb 11, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 1-4PM | | Cost: | complimentary | | Phone: | (773) 935-9400 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | BINNY'S IVANHOE CASTLE |
| | Sip n' Dip! Enjoy a complimentary Beaujolais & European Olive Oil tasting conducted by a Beaujolais Licensed to Chill specialist....
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| Valentine's Day Tasting at Binny's in Des Plaines |
| When: | Feb 11, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00-4:00pm | | Cost: | Free to club members, $10 to non-members | | Phone: | 847-956-1000 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Des Plaines, 60016 |
| | This unique tasting will feature over twenty dessert and sparkling wines, guaranteed to help warm up even the coldest night. Free to wine club members, $10.00 to non-members. ...
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| Organic Wine Tasting |
| When: | Feb 11, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | Noon - 4pm | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 847-698-8827 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Carnaby Market, 60068 |
| | Organic Wine Tasting
Carnaby Market is proud to announce our Valentine's Day Organic Wine Tasting. We will featuring over 15 Certified Organic Wines. We will also have plenty of free food. Please save the date and join us for this free event on Saturday Feb 11th from 12-4pm. Must be 21 or over to attend this special event. ...
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| Make Your Lover Wine For Valentine's |
| When: | Feb 12, 2006 (Sun) | | Time: | 4 PM - 8 PM | | Cost: | $185 per couple plus the cost of Wine Juice And Bottles | | Phone: | 773-233-7579 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Galleria Marchetti, 60622 |
| | All in a beautiful atmosphere of hearts , flowers, romantic music, and fun. For Valentine’s Day, couples can make their own wines ranging from Pinot Grigio to Cabernet and feast on an Italian dinner hosted by Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery and Bev Art Brewer & Winemaker supply which will be held at Galleria Marchetti 825 ...
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| ‘Warming up to the Crus’ Beaujolais wine tasting |
| When: | Feb 12, 2006 (Sun) | | Time: | 1-4PM | | Cost: | complimentary | | Phone: | 312.226.4600 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | DICARLO'S ARMANETTI'S |
| | Sip n' Dip! Enjoy a complimentary Beaujolais & European Olive Oil tasting conducted by a Beaujolais Licensed to Chill specialist....
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| A Night of Intoxicating Love |
| When: | Feb 13, 2006 (Mon) | | Time: | 5:00PM | | Cost: | $100.00 + Tax + Gratuity | | Phone: | 312-274-9500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Meztiso Latin Bistro & Wine Bar, 60610 |
| | MEZTISO PRESENTS A NIGHT OF INTOXICATING LOVE:
A VALENTINE’S DINING EXPERIENCE INSPIRED BY MIGUEL CERVANTES, “DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA” FEBRUARY 10-14, 2006
February 3, 2006 (Chicago, IL)- Meztiso Latin Bistro & Wine Bar (710 N. Wells St., Chicago) didn’t just want to offer any old Valentine’s dinner this year, but Chef Jon...
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| Valentine's Day Beer Brewing for Couples |
| When: | Feb 14, 2006 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $150.00 | | Phone: | 773-233-7579 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Clark Street Ale House, 60610 |
| | Couples who brew together stay together—
at least until the beer is gone!
Come brew your own beer together at Clark Street Ale House at 742 N. Clark. With the help of brewers from Bev Art Brewer & Winemaker supply,
you can’t go wrong. Each couple will brew 6 gallons of beer of their choice
on Valentine’s Day. The beer will ...
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| Sumptuous Sparklers |
| When: | Feb 15, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 7-9pm | | Cost: | $20 plus tax per person | | Phone: | 773-772-7100 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | feast reastaurant, 60647 |
| | Sumptuous Sparklers
The holidays may be over but we’re still toasting 2006.
Invite your friends to raise a glass with us!
February 15
All wine events are from 7-9 p.m.
$20 plus tax per person includes over 15 wines.
All wine events are on the third Wednesday of the month.
Reservations are recommended as the events fill up q...
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| Wine Goddess Presents: Domestic Bliss--The Wines of the USA |
| When: | Feb 15, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 312-644-6360 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School at the Merchandise Mart, 60654 |
| | After a primer on the basics of deductive wine tasting, we’ll see (and moreover taste!) what makes wine grapes thrive in Oregon, Washington, and of course California—the state that put American viticulture on the map. ...
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| Chicago Wine School's "The Wines of California: A Primer" |
| When: | Feb 15, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $60.00 per person | | Phone: | 312-491-0284 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Uncork It, 60611 |
| | Yes, everyone drinks California wine: they sell us more than all the exporting countries combined! But have you really looked into the little-covered areas, the evolution / revolution of the last generation, the economics (why 1 Cabernet sells for $5 and another for $100 or more? And much more....
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| Argentina Wine Tasting |
| When: | Feb 16, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 708/358-8840 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Oak Park Abbey, 60301 |
| | Taste the wines of Argentina - light snacks are provided....
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| Taste the 2003 Chateauneuf-Du-Papes |
| When: | Feb 16, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:30 - 9:30p.m. | | Cost: | $30 | | Phone: | 773-489-3454 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Discount Center, 60622 |
| | Join us for a walk around tasting of several of the best 2003's, including Pierre Usseglio, Chateau Beaucastel, Grand Veneur, Vieux Donjon, and more. The 2003's should be showing well, and tasting through these top offerings side-by-side will be a rare and fantastic opportunity. If you enjoy spicy, earthy full-bodied red w...
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| Winter Wine Tasting at Binny's in Hyde Park |
| When: | Feb 16, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:30-9:00pm | | Cost: | $5 for wine club members, $10 for non-members | | Phone: | 773-324-5000 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Hyde Park, 60615 |
| | Sample a dozen wines from around the world, including: Cava from Spain, Cabernet Sauvignon from California, Shiraz from Australia, Malbec from Argentina, and Riesling from Germany. $5.00 for wine club members, $10.00 for non-members. Reservations are recommended. ...
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| Wine Goddess Presents: Domestic Bliss! The Wines of the USA |
| When: | Feb 17, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 7-8:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 773-472-6700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School, 60625 |
| | After a primer on the basics of deductive wine tasting, we’ll see (and moreover taste!) what makes wine grapes thrive in Oregon, Washington, and of course California—the state that put American viticulture on the map. ...
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| Le Titi De Paris ZINFANDEL Global Wine Dinner |
| When: | Feb 17, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:30pm | | Cost: | $78 per person plus tax and grautity | | Phone: | 847-506-0222 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Le Titi De Paris, 60004 |
| | Le Titi De Paris 2006 ZINFANDEL Global Wine Dinner
Hosted by James Crooker
Friday, February 17th; 7:30pm
Enjoy a six-course menu prepared by Chef/Owner Michael Maddox and hosted by James Crooker.
You will enjoy an exciting evening of delectable French Food as you explore the world of Zinfandel wines.
Call Susan Maddox for...
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| ‘Warming up to the Crus’ Beaujolais wine restaurant/wine bar special |
| When: | Feb 17, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | dinner | | Cost: | | | Phone: | 773-871-2100 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Café Bernard & Red Rooster Wine Bar |
| | Café Bernard continues with fantastic Beaujolais prix-fixe menus and/or Beaujolais food pairings. Just ask your server for details! Red Rooster will offer amazing Beaujolais cru flights nightly. Take a taste-journey through the Beaujolais region!
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| Italian Wine tasting |
| When: | Feb 17, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 3:00-6:00 | | Cost: | free | | Phone: | 312-527-5810 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Artisan Cellar, 60654 |
| | Join us this Friday afternoon as Beverly Malen from Imports Inc will be sampling some of her wines. Beverly has one of the most creative and innovative portfolios of wine in the country. She seeks out producers who are passionate about wine, as she is, and quite often these producers are being represented in the country for...
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| ‘Warming up to the Crus’ Beaujolais wine tasting |
| When: | Feb 18, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 2-5PM | | Cost: | complimentary | | Phone: | 773-975-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | KAFKA WINE COMPANY |
| | Sip n' Dip! Enjoy a complimentary Beaujolais & European Olive Oil tasting conducted by a Beaujolais Licensed to Chill specialist....
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| ‘Warming up to the Crus’ Beaujolais wine tasting |
| When: | Feb 18, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 1-4PM | | Cost: | complimentary | | Phone: | 312.332.0012 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | BINNY'S ON GRAND |
| | Sip n' Dip! Enjoy a complimentary Beaujolais & European Olive Oil tasting conducted by a Beaujolais Licensed to Chill specialist....
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| Taste 10 Wines From Our February Newsletter |
| When: | Feb 18, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | Noon - 4:00p.m. | | Cost: | FREE | | Phone: | 773-489-3454 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Discount Center, 60622 |
| | Join us at any of our locations and taste ten wines from our current newsletter.
Here’s what we’ll be sampling from noon - 4:00 . . .
Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Darting “Durkheimer Fronhof” Kabinett Trocken 2004
Jacob's Creek Steingarten Riesling 2002
Kendall-Jackson "Grand Reserve" Chardonnay 2004
Onyx Noble ...
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| Lush's Grand Opening! Boutique wine. Mega hopped microbrews. Outrageous culinary works |
| When: | Feb 18, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 312-738-1900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lush Wine and Spirits, 60607 |
| | It's time to pop the cork. Please join us this Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of Lush Wine and Spirits.
You can taste many of the fabulous boutique wines carried exclusively by Lush. Goose Island and Three Floyds will be pouring their specialty brews. And we will be serving tasty morsels until the clock strike...
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| Welcome to Wine at Uncork it! with The Winediva |
| When: | Feb 21, 2006 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 pm | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 312-321-9400 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Uncork it!, 60611 |
| | Learn to swirl, sniff, and sip like a pro! Taste the six ''noble'' grapes of the world and discover what all the fuss is about. Gain command of basic wine vocabulary and tasting technique. Bring all your questions about wine and food pairings, storage, or any other vexing wine dilemmas. You will feel more comfortable with a...
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| Italian Wine Dinner |
| When: | Feb 21, 2006 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $60 per person plus tax & gratuity | | Phone: | 708/358-8840 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Oak Park Abbey, 60301 |
| | Four course Italian dinner and wine tasting. Limited seating available, reservations are required....
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| Around The World With Shiraz & Syrah |
| When: | Feb 21, 2006 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 - 8:00p.m. | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 847-831-1049 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Discount Center, 60035 |
| | An exploration of various styles of Shiraz and Syrah from around the world, along with a couple of pizzas to mop up those bruising tannins. This informal event will be part wine tasting, part class and part pizza party. The tasting will include wines from France, Australia, Argentina, Chile, South Africa and California. Wha...
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| St. Francis’ Big Red |
| When: | Feb 22, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:30-8:30PM | | Cost: | $80 | | Phone: | 312-235-8027 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | University Club of Chicago, 60603 |
| | A spectacular culinary feast featuring red meat dishes prepared by top Chicago chefs and paired with the big, bold reds of St. Francis Winery & Vineyards.
All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago....
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| Wine Goddess Presents: An Ode to France and Italy |
| When: | Feb 22, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 312-644-6360 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School at the Merchandise Mart, 60654 |
| | Wine drinkers throughout the world owe an enormous debt to France and Italy, who gave us modern winemaking as we know it. We’ll taste exemplar bottlings from France’s Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Rhone and Loire Valleys; plus Italy’s Tuscany and Veneto regions. We’ll also learn how to “crack the code” on would-be confusing Fren...
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| Sam's Wines & Spirits presents: Rhone Wines Educational Seminar |
| When: | Feb 22, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30pm to 8pm | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 312.664.4394 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Chicago Location, 60614 |
| | When a region combines wines of value, lasting power and hedonistic pleasure, it is no wonder critics and buyers have discovered and elevated its reputation. Incredibly, values still abound! We will discuss individual producers as well as some of the excellent cooperatives. ...
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| Meztiso Wine Dinner |
| When: | Feb 22, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:30PM | | Cost: | $40.00 + Tax + Gratuity | | Phone: | 312-274-9500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Meztiso Latin Bistro & Wine Bar, 60610 |
| | MEZTISO PRESENTS A WINE DINNER WITH MIOLO WINES FROM BRAZIL
February 13, 2006 (Chicago, IL)- Meztiso Latin Bistro & Wine Bar (710 N. Wells St., Chicago) is pleased to present its first wine dinner of the year featuring wines from the Miolo Winery in Brazil. The wine dinner will take place at Meztiso on Wednesday, February 2...
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| A Romantic Evening with Brasserie Jo and the Art Institute |
| When: | Feb 22, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 pm | | Cost: | $59.00 plus tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 312-595-0800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Brasserie Jo, 60610 |
| | A Romantic evening at Brasserie JO with the Art Institute of Chicago!
February is a month for Romance! Brasserie Jo and The Art Institute of Chicago are excited to bring you a intensely romantic evening of food from an authentic French Brasserie and a presentation celebrating Girodet: Romantic Rebel. The evening will begin ...
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| Sergio's Tour of Sicily, Pulgia and Tuscany Wine and Food Event |
| When: | Feb 22, 2006 (Wed) | | Time: | Reception: 6:30 p.m. Dinner:7:00 p.m. | | Cost: | $60.00 plus tax and tips | | Phone: | 630-773-0700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sergio's Cucina Italiana, 60143 |
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Sergio’s Cucina Italiana
Invite you for a
Tour of food and wines from Sicily, Tuscany and Apulia
Featuring
“Avignonesi Winery “
February 22nd 2006
Reception: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:00
Menu
Insalata di Baccala all Palermitana
Cod fish salad with lemon dressing
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2004 Ajello Bianco ( Sicily)
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Quaglia alla griglia e Polenta...
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| The "Sideways" Experience! |
| When: | Feb 23, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00pm | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 708 364-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Twisted Vine, 60467 |
| | You've already seen the movie "Sideways", but have yet to taste some of the delicious wines mentioned in the movie. In this class, we'll try a few of the ones that Miles can't live without.
All classes start at 7:00pm . To guarantee a seat, 100% payment when placing reservations is mandatory. No cancellations and no refund...
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| Sam's Wines & Spirits presents: Sam's Academy “Pairing Wine & Food” |
| When: | Feb 23, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 7pm to 8:30pm | | Cost: | $40 per person | | Phone: | 800.777.9137 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago (CHIC), 60610 |
| | This one-night seminar explains the basic principles that underlie food & wine matches. We’ll taste more than two dozen pairings of various eats and wines. You’ll find out how matches work – or don’t – because of elements that are part of wines and foods, things such as acidity, salt or fat. After this seminar, you should b...
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| Sam's Wine and Lee Lumber's Spaces&Views present the Wines of Italy |
| When: | Feb 23, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 4PM to 8PM | | Cost: | FREE | | Phone: | 630-782-9999 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lee Lumber's Spaces&Views, 60181 |
| | Free tasting of a selection of Italian Wines from Sam's Wine vast inventory. The tasting is at Lee Lumber's Spaces&Views showroom which features the finest in Cabinetry, Windows and Doors. Please note, the location is EAST of Midwest Road, across from Costco; not as shown on Google and Yahoo maps! ...
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| Big Reds Tasting at Binny's in Elmwood Park |
| When: | Feb 23, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30-8:30pm | | Cost: | $10 for club members, $20 for non-members. | | Phone: | 708-456-2112 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Elmwood Park, 60707 |
| | Taste over 30 full-bodied, red wines from around the world that include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Shiraz and Malbec. Top producers such as Rombauer, Markham, Casa Lapostolle, Franciscan, Ben Marco, and Penfolds are among those represented. $10.00 for wine club members, $20.00 for non-members. Reservations are r...
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| DiCarlo's presents: Wente Vineyard Winemaker Dinner at Carlucci Lincolnshire |
| When: | Feb 23, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 pm Reception, 7:00 Dinner | | Cost: | $99.00 per person | | Phone: | 847-566-4600 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Carlucci Lincolnshire |
| | Thursday, February 23rd, Winemaker Dinner at Carlucci Lincolnshire
Reception at 6:30pm, Dinner at 7:00pm
Meet Karl Wente, Winemaker of Wente Vineyards and savor the delicious pairings offered by Carlucci Lincolnshire.
Karl is flying in from California especially for the dinner, so don’t miss this very special event. This di...
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| A Sideways Event |
| When: | Feb 23, 2006 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 p.m. | | Cost: | $25 per person plus tax & gratuity | | Phone: | 708/358-8840 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Oak Park Abbey, 60301 |
| | View the movie "Sideways" and meet the winemaker, Gray Hartley. Gray will be pouring his wines and speaking of his winery, the Hitching Post, which is located in the region featured in the movie. Limited seating available, first come basis....
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| Lyric Opera of Chicago's Wine Auction 2006 |
| When: | Feb 24, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 p.m. doors open for silent bidding | | Cost: | $500 | | Phone: | (312) 827-5678 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lyric Opera of Chicago, 60606 |
| | The Women's Board of Lyric Opera of Chicago is proud to bring to Chicago its eighth major auction of rare and fine wines. The event, held onstage in the Ardis Krainik Theatre of the Civic Opera House, draws international wine collectors; corporate, civic, and social leaders; wine and food enthusiasts; restaurateurs; wine di...
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| Wine Goddess Presents: An Ode to France and Italy |
| When: | Feb 24, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 7-8:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 773-472-6700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School, 60625 |
| | Wine drinkers throughout the world owe an enormous debt to France and Italy, who gave us modern winemaking as we know it. We’ll taste exemplar bottlings from France’s Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Rhone and Loire Valleys; plus Italy’s Tuscany and Veneto regions. We’ll also learn how to “crack the code” on would-be confusing Fren...
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| Pour Out Your Heart for Commons |
| When: | Feb 24, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. | | Cost: | $100 | | Phone: | 773-826-4256 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Chicago Yacht Club, Belmont Station, 60657 |
| | Experience fine wines, nibble nautical noshes, and taste - and bid on - an amazing selection of unusual, delicious and affordable wines.
Alan Gordon, wine buyer for Marshall Field's for 25 years, will enlighten us about "The Sideways Effect on the World of Pinot Noir." William Gibson, Signature Wine and Spirits wine consul...
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| Le Titi De Paris LOIRE 2006 Gastronomique Regional Dinner |
| When: | Feb 24, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:30pm | | Cost: | $78 per person plus tax and grautity | | Phone: | 847-506-0222 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Le Titi De Paris, 60004 |
| | Le Titi De Paris Tour De France Gastronomique Regional Dinner
LOIRE - Hosted by Marcel Flori
February 24th, 2006
Enjoy an exciting six-course menu exploring the food and wines
of the Loire Valley
Chef/Owner Michael Maddox and Host Marcel Flori
promise an evening of delectable French wine, food and fun.
Contact: Susan Mad...
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| ‘Warming up to the Crus’ Beaujolais wine tasting |
| When: | Feb 24, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 3-6PM | | Cost: | complimentary | | Phone: | 773-324-5000 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | BINNY'S EXPRESS |
| | Sip n' Dip! Enjoy a complimentary Beaujolais & European Olive Oil tasting conducted by a Beaujolais Licensed to Chill specialist....
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| ‘Warming up to the Crus’ Beaujolais wine tasting |
| When: | Feb 24, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 4-7PM | | Cost: | complimentary | | Phone: | 312.332.0012 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | BINNY'S ON GRAND |
| | Sip n' Dip! Enjoy a complimentary Beaujolais & European Olive Oil tasting conducted by a Beaujolais Licensed to Chill specialist....
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| ‘Warming up to the Crus’ Beaujolais wine restaurant/wine bar special |
| When: | Feb 24, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | dinner | | Cost: | | | Phone: | 773-772-3400 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vintage Wine Bar |
| | Come by and experience Beaujolais and its crus on special! Vintage Wine Bar offers a Beaujolais and appetizer special nightly. Stop by and try the Beaujolais / appetizer combination du jour!
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| ‘Warming up to the Crus’ Beaujolais wine restaurant/wine bar special |
| When: | Feb 24, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | lunch / dinner | | Cost: | | | Phone: | (312) 467-0546 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cyrano's Bistrot |
| | Cyrano's offers a half price bottle of the Beaujolais of your selection of any three-course meal....
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| Pour Out Your Heart for Commons |
| When: | Feb 24, 2006 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. | | Cost: | $100 | | Phone: | 773-826-4256 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Chicago Yacht Club, Belmont Station, 60657 |
| | Chicago Commons, a 111 year old social service agency, is hosting its annual wine tasting/auction event Pour Out Your Heart for Commons.
Stroll from country to country tasting wines - and bidding on them - and nibbling hors d'oeuvres reflecting that country's cuisine. Be enlightened on "The Sideways Effect on the World of ...
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| Bordeaux Dinner |
| When: | Feb 25, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00PM | | Cost: | $120.00 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Metropolitan Club, 60606 |
| | Eight wine makers from the Bordeaux region in France will be at the Metropolitan Club to host a reception, offer tastings, and to be available for questions throughout the night. After the reception, join them for a 5 course French dinner with wine pairings from their collections....
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| France vs U.S. 30 Years Later at Binny's in Orland Park |
| When: | Feb 25, 2006 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00-4:00pm | | Cost: | $10 for club members, $15 for non-members. | | Phone: | 708-226-9902 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Orland Park, 60462 |
| | | In 1976, a landmark blind tasting took place in Paris. The Cabernet and Chardonnay of California bested those of France! Join us as we recreate this event by comparing the styles and terriors of these two countries. Taste over 40 wines, among them: Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon from |
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