| February 24, 2009 |
Volume: # 2 Issue: # 8
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Sun Singer News
In Brief
Scotch Tasting Tonight With The Wild Scotsman!
Read below for more information.
Mardi Gras: Laissez les bons temps rouler!
I was criticized sharply by my collegues for my mis-spelling of the famous French phrase above. I really have no excuse with a Frenchman on staff, but I was glad that our readers were kinder with their lack of criticism. Fat Tuesday, February 24th, is the culmination of this year's celebration immediately before the beginning of the Lenten season. While winter maintains its dogged presence and is a penance in itself, Sun Singer remains your momentary escape to the sunny South - sip on a Hurricane, engulf yourself in a spicy bowl of gumbolaya and let infectious beat of Cajun balllad and Zydeco stir your soul. We all need a good celebration - and any excuse will do. Join us tonight as we wrap up Mardi Gras 2009.
Did You Miss Sun Singer on the Morning Show?
Last Wednesday, February 18th, Brian Bowman joined Rob Collin's Morning Show "Whetting Your Whistle' segment to celebrate Mardi Gras with a presentation of beers from Dixie and Abita Brewing. Join in the festivities and find out more about these legendary breweries. Click here to see the segment.
Find Us On Facebook!
Sun Singer has its place on Facebook. We are excited to see that in less than a week and with little publicity we have over 95 fans already. Won't you be a fan too? Click the link in the bottom right of this email to find our page and become a fan. We're looking forward to reading your reviews and comments.
Join us soon for more good times at Sun Singer!
Best Wishes,
Jackie, Mark & the Sun Singer Staff
Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized. - Andre Simon
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Upcoming Events
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February
18th - 24th
Mardi Gras Mambo
Sunday School
March 1st
Pairing Wine & Food
March 22nd | |
Reel It In: Pairings for Fish!
 Sensational Saturday
Wine Tasting
Saturday, February 28th
12noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: Complimentary
Sun Singer offers complimentary wine tastings every Saturday afternoon between 12noon - 4:00pm.
We invite you to join us each and every Saturday afternoon as we explore the wonderful world of wine!
Click here for a complete list of Saturday's tasting.
P.S. We offer a great lunch in our Wine Bar Cafe. Stop by for the fun, stop by to refresh and refuel. Join us for 'Lunch and a Taste' every Saturday at Sun Singer.
Next week: Wine Tour: Chile!
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 Scotch Sampling Calling all Scotsmen!
Stop in this Tuesday evening for a walk up tasting with Jeff Topping, founder of Wild Scotsman Whisky. Jeff will be bringing a grab bag of scotches with him as he travels through central Illinois.
Wild Scotsman Whisky and Spirits is an independent whisky company created by an American whisky enthusiast, Jeff Topping. Jeff is one of only two Americans who are independent bottlers of Scotch whisky & is the madness behind the mind for Wild Scotsman, a true independent bottling company. There are no corporate bankrolls funding his passion, influencing prose, or choosing casks, just the passion and pursuit to bottle the best Scotch whisky.
Jeff's partner in the Wild Scotsman is John McDougall, who is arguably the most experienced Whisky Expert/Master Distiller in the business today having been Production Director or Manager of a distillery in all of the traditionally recognized distilling regions in Scotland. The men decided to create and market a "vatted" scotch, which is a scotch blended from single malts from each of the 10 recognized Scotch regions to create a particular flavor profile and each barrel is at least 15 years old. |
Mardi Gras Mambo
at Sun Singer
February 18th - 24th
Mardi Gras was brought to Louisiana
by early French settlers. The first record of the holiday being marked in Louisiana
is 1699. The starting date of festivities in New Orleans
is unknown, but an account from 1743 notes that the custom of Carnival balls was
already established by that date. Processions and masking in the streets on
Mardi Gras Day took place, were sometimes prohibited by law, and were quickly
renewed whenever such restrictions were lifted or enforcement waned. In 1833
Bernard Xavier de Marigny de Mandeville a rich plantation owner raised money to
fund an official Mardi Gras celebration.
On Mardi Gras of 1857 the Mistick Krewe of Comus held its first parade. Comus
is the oldest continuously active Mardi Gras organization and started a number of
continuing traditions (for example, the use of floats in parades) and is
considered the first Carnival krewe in the modern sense. In 1875 Mardi Gras was
declared a legal holiday by the state of Louisiana.
Come celebrate in the Mardi Gras spirit at Sun Singer! Our Cafe will feature a changing selection of hearty Southern soups from Jambalaya to Gumbo. We'll also be pouring Hurricanes, Swamp Ade and Sazerac Cocktails and offering beer selections from Dixie and Abita. If your plans don't include a trip to New Orleans, join us starting this Friday through the final hours of Fat Tuesday, February 24th for a touch of Mardi Gras!
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Sun Singer offers WiFi
Have
we told you that Sun Singer offers now offers WiFi for our customers!
No need to drink alone at the computer when you can eat and drink in
the Cafe while you browse the web or catch up with daily email. It
doesn't get much better so join us soon. Just ask your server for the
access code.
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Wine 101: An Introduction
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, March 1st
4:00 - 6:00pm
Our Price: $20/person
Do you read Wine for Dummies late at night off in a dark corner? Do you want to try Merlot, but you're afraid to ask? If so, this seminar is for you! Join us at Sun Singer as we de-mystify the world of wine. Wine 101 will introduce you to the everyday pleasures of wine.
We'll be covering basic wine varieties and their characteristics, along with how to taste and talk about wine. We'll cover some of the basic wine terminology and flavor components of wine. We'll also talk about 'when wine goes bad.' After this introduction you'll feel more comfortable with the 'language' of wine, ordering wine in a restaurant and how to explain what you want from a wine when choosing one in the store. With any luck you'll be on the road to a lifetime of enjoyment in a world of wine!
Learn more about our seminars here.
Sign up today by calling Sun Singer at 351-1115. |
Dry Creek Vineyards
Meritage Blending Class
with Matt McCormack
Sunday, March 8, 2009
4:00 - 6:00pm
Our Price: $25pp
A sit down educational seminar, which explores the many different sides to these fascinating meritage varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Malbec). Led by Matt McCormack, Midwest Regional Sales Manager and the newest addition to the Dry Creek sales team, you'll have the chance to taste the 5 varietals that create a Meritage and then formulate your own blend.
Prizes will be awarded for the best blends!
The tasting is limited to 20 people.
Make your reservation now by calling 351-1115.
Why not join us for dinner after the tasting? | |
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Black Tie
Gourmet Apps
Made for the food lover, these elegant handmade appetizers are suitable for every occasion - ideal for parties, galas or cocktails.
Impress your guests with professional quality hors d'oeuvres and impress yourself with the ease and convenience of preparation - just 10 minutes in the oven.
Choose from our selection including:
Mushroom Vol-au-VentVegetable QuesadillasSpanakopitaPear & Brie in PhylloCrab Cakes.
See the coupon below for savings on
Black Tie Appetizers.
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N.O. Beer 
Dixie Lager is an American icon. Brewed all-naturally today as it was first brewed in 1907, Dixie Lager uses lightly roasted two-row barley malts and rice. The result is a crisp and flavorful beer with a mild Cascade hop finish.
At present, all of Dixie's brewing is being done under contract with Minhas Craft Brewing at the Huber Brewery in Monroe with Dixie's brewmaster, Kevin Stuart, overseeing production according to the historic recipes.
The Brunos plan to reopen the New Orleans brewery within two years.
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Bell's Is Back! |
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We couldn't be happier that Bell's Brewing of Kalamazoo, Michigan has resumed Illinois distribution. Several years ago, in a move that surprised many in the Craft Beer community, Bell's Brewing Company pulled out of the Illinois market over an issue with distributors. Fortunately, recent developments have allowed Bell's to return with their full line.
Stop by Sun Singer soon for your favorite selections from the Bell's brand!
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