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This Month's News, Dates and Events:
-- "De Votre Cave" Dinner - August 31st, 7:00 pm
-- Upcoming Events

Greetings!

Can’t complain this time, summer is one of my favorite times of the year. I am looking forward to fall creeping up upon us and the chance to cook some heartier fare. In the meanwhile, let’s enjoy it while we can.

If you are an avid wine collector or just a casual drinker, bring your best bottle to the “De Votre Cave” dinner next Thursday. It is a great menu and you should have the chance to try some great wines brought in by your fellow attendees.

If there is enough demand I promise to Saber a bottle of champagne. Yes, my saber has arrived from France. Saber champagne? Check this out (not me).

We will be closed on September 16th for the Saratoga Street Dance. There is a bandstand in front of the restaurant this particular night. Not conducive to a quiet dinner! Consequently, Ann and Javier and I will be doing a charity dinner off premise at an auction winner’s house that evening. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you go to the right auction, you could be the lucky winner next year.

The Domaine Alfred Winemaker Dinner is coming up on September 28th. Great wines from a great producer. The the critics and I are going wild over this stuff.

We are already getting reservations for our Sonnet Winemaker Dinner on October 26th with Tony Craig. Make your reservations today. You may even have the chance to hear me and/or Tony recite some Shakespeare.

Thank you for all of your continued support. Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend,


-Josiah SloneChef/owner

"De Votre Cave" Dinner - August 31st, 7:00 pm
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Our “De Votre Cave” (Bring a Bottle of Wine From Your Cellar) Wine Dinner is coming up on Thursday August 31 at 7:00 pm.

We’ve created a menu that pairs well with many different wines, so bring a favorite bottle or two from your collection to enjoy with friends and a great dinner.

Chef’s Reception

Niman Ranch Country Style Pork Terrine

Brie and Cipollini Onion in En Croûte with Sweet Pepper Relish

Monkfish Black Truffle Quenelle with Creamy Corn Coulis

Peach and Black Pepper Granita

Marinated Skirt Steak with Heirloom Tomato Salad and Rösti Potatoes

Strawberry Crisp with Massimo Vanilla Gelato

$60/per person plus tax and standard gratuity Reservations and Prepayment are Required

Upcoming Events
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August 31 "Bring your own wine" dinner
September 28 Domaine Alfred Wine Dinner with Terry Speizer
October 26 Sonnet Winemaker Dinner with Tony Craig

The current Artist on display in the restaurant is Karen Honaker. Her watercolors are amazing, not "Wishy Washy" in the least. Many of them are food and wine theamed.

Le Saber!

Yes, the Saber finally came from France (see post below). One bottle has allready lost its "head". If you are interested let your server know and I'll saber a bottle for you on the patio. It is a wonderful way to open a bottle.

Some new wines

For all of you Francophiles, 1998 Cieux Sur Terre. Yummy, got lost in one of my suppliers warehouse for a couple of years... The result is it is drinking really nice and I was able to get a good deal on it!

The downside is Magnums only... So bring your friends! Well, maybe that is not a downside.

Speaking of which we also have some Heidseck and Co. Monopole Brut Champagne by the glass... Yummy! I Sabered a bottle after the last winemaker dinner. More on the Sabering to come, I have a Saber on the way from France to replace my current 12" chef's knife of choice.

Not me, but if you need an example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nory_c0k8Mk

Ahhhh.... Gazpacho

Folks, it is prime time in Gazpacho land... Heirloom Tomatoes, Lemon Cucumbers, Gypsy Peppers (All organic) along with a good dose of arbequina olive oil, sherry vinegar and spices equals a tasty treat indeed. Hopefully we'll be running it for the rest of the summer... Yum.