| March 3, 2009 |
Volume: # 2 Issue: # 9
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Sun Singer News
In Brief
Ah, March has arrived like a lamb this year, sneaking in on a Sunday. February went by so quickly and it was a busy month with Valentine's and Mardi Gras, all good events to take our minds off the doldrums of winter. We even had those few days where many of us shed our coats in the false promise of an early Spring. While our friends came in shivering once again this week, don't you think that Spring is in the air? And what better proof than Daylight Savings time early this upcoming Sunday morning that Spring is just weeks away.
Thanks to the Wild Scotsman!
We want to thank everyone who attended our impromptu Scotch tasting last week with the Wild Scotsman, Jeff Topping. Scotch tastings, as you might have read in the newsletter previously, are the most well attended events that we present. We actually resorted to calling people from our list of past seminar participants. Maybe that personal touch made the difference or maybe we've got lots of friends who are madly in love with Scotch, but the tasting, scheduled from 6:00 - 7:30pm, didn't break up until well after 9:30pm with many smiling faces and many empty bottles! After all is said and done, we mustn't miss thanking Jeff for his time, knowledge, and of course, for his scotch and Craig Minnette 'Mr. Burgundy' from Louis Glunz Wines who brought Jeff to our doors.
Looking Ahead: One Month, Two Firsts
March is shaping up to be another activity filled month at Sun Singer. We'd like you to attend a unique Meritage Blending Class next Tuesday, March 10th. This seminar is being hosted by Matt McCormick, Midwest Regional Manger of Dry Creek Vineyards. While we've done many wine tastings in the past, this will be our first crack at not only exploring the different varietals that constitute a Meritage Blend, but hopefully putting together a number of teams to actually create their own blend that will be critiqued by all attending. Won't you give this seminar a shot? Call us at Sun Singer to reserve your place at this unique event. More information is available below.
Another first this month with be the next in the series of Wine classes engineered and presented by Brian Bowman. This month Brian is introducing Wine 103: Paring Wine with Food. I think that Brian has been awaiting Spring to bring our friends and guests the next logical step in our series of wine education and enjoyment. Combining the knowledge from Wine 101 and Wine 102, Wine 103 will provide the concepts and experience important to the understanding of successfully pairing wine with food. Read more below, but better yet, call the shop to make your reservations now. You'll be able to say 'I was there first!'
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Join us soon for more good times at Sun Singer!
Best Wishes,
Jackie, Mark & the Sun Singer Staff
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Spring Forward!
 Sensational Saturday
Wine Tasting
Saturday, March 7th
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: Drink Me, I'm Irish!
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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.
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Meatless Options for Lent
Last Friday was the first Friday during the season of Lent. I fielded a question from one of our regular guests regarding what meatless dining options we offer on the menu. The thought occurs - how many of you have the same question?
So, for our friends who are fasting from meat on Fridays during this season of Lent we wanted to spotlight several of our meatless menu items.
CrabCakes
Made from scratch and served over black bean salsa with a mango glaze.
Salmon Cakes
Made from scratch and served over mixed greens with an herbed vinaigrette.
3 Cheese Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with 3 Italian cheeses, breaded and baked. Served with marinara.
Grilled Cheese Supreme
Danish Fontina and Fiscalini cheddar cheeses, granny smith apples and fig jam on Challah bread These are just a few of the more popular non-meat items on our menu. The majority of our wonderful salads are also meatless or can be made so. Find the entire menu here on our website. |
Wine 103: Pairing Wine with Food
Sunday, March 22nd
4:00 - 6:00pm
Our Price: $30/person
These days you're more likely to hear food and wine pairing suggestions than hard and fast rules. There's considerable room for experimentation and expression of your own personality in pairing food and wine. A basic understanding of the food, the wine and how the components and flavors in each interact can make it easy to find a successful pairing on a daily basis, and can greatly increase the chances of finding an exciting synergy between wine and food.
Food and wine pairing is a highly subjective and inexact process. The old rules - primarily red wine with red meat and white wine with fish and poultry - don't take into consideration the complexity of today's multi-ethnic and subtly flavored foods and the corresponding wide range of wines from around the world that are now conveniently available to almost everyone.
Learn more about our seminars here.
Sign up today by calling Sun Singer at 351-1115.
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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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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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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! Now available as singles, so you can mix your own six.
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