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Table Talk by Art of the Table
March 28, 2011

 

Art of the Table Happenings! 


We're pretty jazzed about spring.

We've kind of been quietly preparing by shopping, writing,

and planning behind the scenes.

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We're here,

we're happy,

we're stocked 

and we've got quite a spring (and summer - yes, think summer!)

in store for all of us!

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You may have read that we are now allowed to do wine tastings in the store!

We'll keep you up to date on that in our Wine Talk  

e-mails and our store calendar

If you don't receive these, pull up our website and add your email address so you can stay in the loop of new wines and tastings both in the store and at local restaurants!  

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Each day we sample something delicious.

We'll keep you updated on our weekly plan including 

visits from many of our artisan producers this spring!    

We'll announce right here on our Table Talk e-mails

AND will keep you in touch on our calendar 

 

Foods of the Third Coast! 

Sampling for Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

March 28, 29, 30  

all day long! 

Okay, no kidding.  I found this company at a recent show and I fell in love with what appeared to be a jalapeno pepper ring.  And it was.  However, it wasn't just a pepper ring.  It was sweet AND kicky.  It makes a perfect appetizer over cream cheese, on a sandwich, hotdog, hamburger or dice them into cornbread or regular bread.  I like 'em right out of the jar!  Third Coast also makes other products that you can taste this week like mustard & chutney that we're also really stoked about.  As usual, it takes a taste to believe...Stop by!



 

In-store Wine Tasting!  

Wednesday, March 30  

Folesano wines from Italy

4-7pm 

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Today's wines remind us of travelling in Tuscany, where the vines are lush and green, the hills are rolling and the framework of the towns is stunningly old and quaint.  Because of their natural vinification aging process, these wines taste just like I experienced in Italy a few years ago.  They're so real and the character is rich.  At this tasting we will offer the white which is 100% Albana grape (yes, you should try it!), the rosso, 100% sangiovese AND the higher end reserve made with 100% merlot.  I really can't stress enough  

how cool it will to be here for a sampling.


 

Preparing for the Madness   

Thursday, March 31

All day long 

In preparation for "the madness" that is the continuing  

NCAA basketball tournament, we have a slew of great things waiting for you like TWEEDS & SALSA, Zingerman's PIMENTO CHEESE Spread, BEER, WINE and well, pickles?  Whatever it is you think you might desire for your game foods, we think we have a lovely spread of choice.  Stop by anytime today to prepare for the weekend madness.basketball


 

Fusion Dip Friday

 Friday, April 1

All day long! 

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You would be some kind of fool to not love Fusion Dips!  (Get it? Today is April 1!) But we do not want you to think we're putting you on.  Fusion Dips are one of the hottest commodities in the store and it just might get you in the mood for some spring and summer entertaining!  Most excellent to have around in the cupboard waiting for that moment you need a spread, a marinade, a bread dip or veggie dip...There are 11 varieties to choose from.


Dancing Goat Saturday!

 Saturday, April 2

11am - 2pm 

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Our favorite goat cheese - local no less! - is back in season!  It is a sure sign of spring when the goats are producing and Barbara is bringing us our rations of cheese each week!  Join us today for as we're dancing for joy that we get to have Barbara in the store to share her cheese passion.  This is a sure fire time to remind yourself of how exciting a local food economy can be and get in practice for summer picnics.