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The chef's 5-course tasting menu with paired wines is held every Saturday.  The menu selections and wine flights change every week.  Here are the details for this week.

Please join us (21 and up only, please!) anytime from 5:00 on for a chef's 5-course tasting menu.  Cost is a mere thirty bucks for all five courses.  We've also put together a wine flight that pairs each course with a different wine.  Cost for the flight is only twenty bucks for five wines, or if you'd prefer not to do the flight, we'll also have wines available by the glass or bottle, as well as beer and cocktails.

Cheese platters, oysters on the half shell and chocolate truffles are also usually available.  The bar will be open until at least 11:00 and the kitchen will be open until at least 10:00.  Here's the line-up.  Wine notes and bottle prices are at the end of this announcement if you're interested.

CHEF'S 5-COURSE TASTING MENU ~ $30

Ahi Tuna Carpaccio | Green Olives | Fennel | Lemon | Fried Capers | Micro Greens

Sweet Pea Agnolotti | Ham Hock Broth | Pea Tendrils

Roasted Chicken Breast | Parsley Root Puree | Tuscan Kale | Spanish Chorizo

Red Wine Braised Beef Cheeks | Green Garlic Rosti | Arugula | Black Trumpet Mushrooms

Strawberry + Brioche Bread Pudding | Housemade Mascarpone Ice Cream

WINE PAIRING FLIGHT ~ $20

2008 Pascal Bellier Cheverny Blanc

2005 Addamo Pinot Noir

2006 Kaiken "Ultra" Malbec

2006 L'Aventure "Optimus" Cab/Syrah Blend

Védrenne "Fraise" Strawberry Liqueur

LOCATION & PHONE

Wine Vault & Bistro is located in the heart of San Diego between Little Italy and Old Town at 3731-A India Street on the upstairs terrace.  Follow the black handrail up the stairs from the sidewalk to our front door.  Our phone number is (619) 295-3939.

PARKING ~ FREE & PAID

On-street parking is usually available within a 3-block radius.  Remember that it’s OK to park in yellow commercial zones after 6:00 and that meters are also free after 6:00.  You can also park in the lot behind Shakespeare Pub two doors down, but do not park in El Indio's lot unless you want your car towed!  If you can’t find parking next to the restaurant, there’s always LOTS OF PARKING on San Diego Avenue and the adjacent side streets just past the Chevron station across Washington Street.  There's also a huge pay parking lot ($1 per hour) at the Mission Brewery Building two blocks south at the corner of Washington & Hancock.  (You'll have to take San Diego Avenue to Noell to Hancock to get there due to the one-way streets.)  So please don't drive yourself crazy endlessly going around in circles waiting to pounce on that perfect spot when there's TONS OF PARKING less than three blocks away!

WINE NOTES & BOTTLE PRICES

2008 Pascal Bellier Cheverny Blanc ~ $14

(France) 80% Sauvignon Blanc + 20% Chardonnay.  Refreshing, mouth-watering nose of sweet, ripe pink grapefruit.  Citrusy attack of more sweet, ripe lemon and grapefruit flavors perfectly balanced with unctuous pear and apple flavors in the evolution and long finish.  Will compliment many difficult to pair dishes like artichokes, asparagus and avocados in addition to lighter fare like salads, seafood or even egg dishes.

2005 Addamo Pinot Noir ~ $26

(Santa Barbara) Nose of sweet/earthy black cherry, warm strawberry and sweet damp earth with subtle smoky background aromas.  Smooth attack of rich, complexly earthy yet juicy black cherry and strawberry flavors nicely balanced with red berry and red cherry acidity in the evolution and with soft yet firm tannins with just a hint of smoky oak in the long mellow finish.

2006 Kaiken "Ultra" Malbec ~ $19

(Mendoza, Argentina) Winemaker's Notes: Nose of blueberries and cassis accompanied by elegant violet and mocha aromas.  Intense, powerful palate showing sweet, gentle tannins.

2006 L'Aventure "Optimus" Cab/Syrah Blend ~ $38

(Paso Robles) Winemaker’s Notes: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Syrah + 5% Petit Verdot. Dark ruby color, with wax and licorice surrounding aromas of crushed red and black fruit.  Great attack is followed by a flow of fruit and acacia, finishing with a spicy "toast" flavor.

Védrenne "Fraise" Strawberry Liqueur