National Press for Thames River Greenery
We are proud to announce that for the third year in a row we have been voted by the readers of The Knot Magazine a "Best Pick" for Connecticut Weddings.
As we often hear - its an honor just to be nominated - BUT winning is pretty cool too. Thank you to all of the voters out there that made it possible.
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Brie & BleuDinner Is Served 
Previously at TRG...
In our last episode we promised all of the details for the coming Valentine's Weekend Menu at Brie & Bleu.
Here We Go - Chef Anne Haviland has prepared a menu that won't leave a dry eye in the house!
You will be greeted with a flute of sparkling wine as you take your seat. Just a little something to take the edge off - and get you settled in.
The first course will be Asian inspired Crab Cakes.
The next course will be our Valentine's version of Surf & Turf - Beef Tenderloin & Pan Seared Scallops.
Finally Anne's dessert will be very chocolaty.
Wine will be served with each course - of course.
$50. per person plus tax & service.
Seats For Friday Night Are Still Available.
Saturday Night - Wait List Only
Reservations Required -
Click Here To Make Reservations - Please Use "RESERVATION" in the subject line.
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Wine Tasting Please Join Us
Friday January 29 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge
A Great Way To Start Your Weekend.
1 - Domaine Chandon Brut Classic $22
Our own Dave Anderson says, "This little sparkler has a place close to my heart - as a young idiot taking a year off from college, I fled to the Napa Valley and got a job as a runner in the Domaine Chandon dining room. My boss, Daniel Shanks, was intense, cold and utterly professional. The waitstaff was a bunch of complete nutcases, to the point where I, a 21-year-old walking hazard, was relatively sane by comparison. New Year's Eve, Daniel caught me with a paper coffee cup half filled with Champagne - "Throw it out!" he barked as he stormed away. Where is Mr. Shanks now?
Oh, he runs a little place called The White House,
hired under President Clinton and still making sure everything is perfect for our nation's guests. And I'm in Connecticut's best wine store, pouring Domaine Chandon Brut! Ain't life grand?"
Domaine Coteau Pinot Noir 2007 $32
 One of our guests at last week's wine tasting declared that she was ready for some Oregon Pinot Noir, so we promised we'd pour one this week - DONE. This is an elegant little number from the Eola Hills in Carlton, carefully made in small batches, seeing some new French oak, deftly created to highlight the fresh, brambly Pinot fruit while expressing the unique loamy, volcanic soils of Oregon's river-carved hills. Please come by and try a sip! This may be the star of the show...
Grasceti Ego Toscana $15
This has turned into a cult favorite around here - from Western Tuscany on the Mediterranean, a blend of Sangiovese (star of Chianti) and Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. A tiny artisinal grower-producer, all grapes are hand-picked and wines are slowly fermented in an ancient style. If you like elegant, earthy Italian reds, this is a wine for you at a great price. Another winner directly imported to us by Classic Wines of Danbury!
 Mas de Gourgonnier Reserve du Mas 2007 $24
Many of you are familiar with the "normal" Mas de Gourgonnier, the gem from Provence in the squat jug bottle - this is their RESERVE version, albeit in a rather normal looking bottle. Perhaps that's why it has been overlooked? Organic and biodynamic, from their small olive-oil and wine farm in Southern France, this is a lovely product of Syrah and Grenache, mellow yet spicy, detailed and not too high in alcohol.
The reds this week are treasures - betcha you won't find them anywhere else. Please stop in so we can share our finds with you!
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It has been a great week - thank you for all of the comments and support.
We are excited about the dinners at Brie & Bleu - and based on the response last week - it will be a full house.
If you are interested in joining us - please reserve early - with just a few seats left for Friday it will not take very long to fill up.
We hope to see you at this weeks tasting.
Please Join Us - it's fun, informal, and a great way to start your weekend.
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Cheese Favorites
For
Valentine's Day
Cheese For Lovers
Cheese expert Max McCalman stresses the importance of seasonality for
cheese, and thus he chose six that should perfectly ripen in time
for Valentine's Day.
We Recommend quince paste, dates, and raisin
walnut bread on the side, all are in stock.
Gouda, the well-known cows'-milk cheese from Holland ("hard, sharp with a slight butterscotch flavor")
Stilton, England's premier blue, from cows' milk ("firm with a mineral tang")
L'Edel De Cléron, a cows'-milk cheese from Franche-Comté ("soft with a sweet resinous flavor")
Vermont Shepherd, a sheep's-milk cheese from Vermont ("firm with a nutty herbal flavor")
Durrus, a cows'-milk cheese from Ireland ("soft with a floral and milky flavor")
Gruyère, the famed cows'-milk cheese from Switzerland ("hard, nutty, and slightly sweet").
PLEASE VISIT OUR EXPANDING GOURMET DEPARTMENT AT
Thames River Greenery
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
70 State Street
New London
Open 7 Days
R E M E M B E R
For Special Occasions
Private Parties
Wine Tastings
Beer Dinners
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Brie & Bleu
84 Bank Street
New London
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Valentine Surprise
Order Early
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Perfect Pies
And Delectable Desserts
from
You Take The Cake
Everything is baked from scratch - delivery to your front door is available - all you need to do is take credit for all the hard work.
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Scotch & Cigar Night
Wednesday
January 27 - 6 p.m.
$30 Includes:
3 Single Malts
2 cigars
Limited Seating
ONLY THREE SEATS REMAINING
First Come, First Served.
Click Here to Reserve
Please Use "Cigar Night"
In the subject line.
Relax
Indulge
Enjoy
 Please stop in and enjoy
our one-of-a-kind
cigar lounge.
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70 State Street
New London
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C I T Y N E W S
PRESENTS
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Little Red Tree
Poetry Series
Last Sunday of
Each Month
2 - 4 p.m.
Readings from the authors, wine & cheese reception, book signing, No Charge
Please Mark Your Calendars For
Tamara Martin
January 31
Sunday's in the South
and her Children's Books
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7
70 State Street
New London
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