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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 06011; 312-329-9463) will host a Silver Oak Wine Dinner with special guest, artist Thomas Arvid 6:30 p.m. February 10. Arvid will unveil three new paintings at the dinner, which features wines from Silver Oak Vineyards. Tom Johnson, from Silver Oak also will be at the event to speak about the wines.

The meal will begin with Fleming’s Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Caramelized Lemon and Cocktail Sauce paired with Twomey Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2010. This is followed by Poppyseed and Black Pepper Encrusted Ahi Tuna Skewers with Tomato Vinaigrette accompanied by Twomey Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, 2008. The third course will be a delicious Fleming’s Salad with Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Tomatoes, Onions, Croutons and a Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette. A Petite Filet au Poivre with Broccolini and Lemon Essence and Lobster Mashed Potatoes will follow. This is perfectly paired with Silver Oak Cabernet, Napa Valley, 2006. Dessert is a decadent Belgium Cheesecake with Raspberry Port Reduction and Chantilly Crème paired with Silver Oak Cabernet, Alexander Valley, 2007.

The Silver Oak Wine Dinner with Thomas Arvid is $150 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, for five courses and four wine pairings. Reservations for the Silver Oak Wine Dinner with Thomas Arvid at Fleming’s are required and may be made by calling 312-329-9463.