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Last Friday night was beautiful - The candles were lit, the glasses were full, and love was in the air. Thanks again to everyone that joined us. Chef Anne Haviland did a "yeoman's job" (as Murry The Eye would say), serving a world class dinner and bringing smiles to the faces of all that attended.

More dinners are on the way - please stay tuned right here for the latest announcements and reservation information.

And remember that Brie & Bleu is a perfect place for your upcoming dinner party or special event.
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Little Red Tree Publishing continues with it's roster of authors and readings at City News.

Save The Date: Sunday February 28 from 2-4 p.m.
Nikoletta Nousiopoulos will read from her new book:
All The Dead Goats Cover
No Charge - 2-4 p.m. - Wine & Cheese Reception.

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Beer In Glass 2

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The Olympic Gold Tasting
Please Join Us
Friday February 19 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge

A Great Way To Start Your Weekend.


Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc $12

Beer In Glass 2The long growing season of Chile's Casablanca Valley allows for the Sauvignon Blanc grape to develop natural sugars that balance its characteristic acidity.

A fresh citrus style that reminded us of A New Zealand Sauvignon, with a little more tropical fruit.

A versatile food wine that pairs perfectly with chicken Caesar salad, grilled fish, seafood and creamy pasta sauces. We paired it with spicy Asian crab cakes last week - perfect!

GEA "Il Paradiso di Frassina" $25

GEA Il Paradiso di Frassina100% Sangiovese Grosso from the Sant'Antimo region of Italy - right at the foot of Montalicino. Sees 18 months in Oak, a lovely lyrical red, drinks almost like a round Chianti.
A delicate wine that can still stand up to roasted red meats.
This is one of our favorites but is often overlooked! We look forward to giving you a pour.


Callejo Ribera del Duero Tempranillo $20


Callejo Ribera del Duero Tempranillo

From Bodegas Felix Callejo, this is a young wine which only sees four months in oak - bright, young and juicy without a lot of smoke or tannins.


A surprising price for a Ribera del Duero, and a lovely addition from this family-run producer in Northern Spain.




And if we go west on the Duero and head south we find:



Monte das Servas Vinho Tinto
Colheita Seleccionada 2005 $20


Monte das Servas Vinho Tinto Colheita SeleccionadaOne of our favorite new finds from Portugal - traditional varietals from the Alentejano region (Aragones, Touriga Nacional, Alicante Bouschet and Trincadeira) blending in to a big, lush wine.

Deep, ruby red in color, with nuances of sweet, mature fruit, this well structured wine pairs well with grilled meats and cheeses.

This is from the excellent 2005 vintage, a lot of wine for the price!


Thanks again to everyone that supported our dinner party at Brie & Bleu - we have more dinners planned and will give you details, menus, and reservation information right here in the weekly email.

Until then -

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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irish cheese

In the proud tradition of St. Patrick's Day, we are thrilled to present four of our favorite Irish cheeses in this carefully selected assortment. Quantities Are Limited.

For decades, Irish cheeses were a secret; enjoyed only by our friends "across the pond". Now, we are lucky enough to carry these four cheeses.

Cashel Blue:
This wonderful farmhouse blue cheese hails from Tipperary. Using only fresh cows milk from their fresian herd, Louis and Jane Grubb have produced this masterpiece. Ideal for melting or after dinner with some port. (8 oz.)

Dubliner tastes of a mature Cheddar, with the sweet aftertaste of Reggiano. Created by the Irish company Kerrygold and named after Ireland's capital city, this cheese shares traits with several well-known cheeses, but the combination creates a flavor that is completely unique. (8 oz.)

Cahill Farm Cheddar with Porter Ale is a visually intriguing cheese. Mixed with dark porter ale during the cheesemaking process, this cheese has a marbled effect with dark brown veins. Imported from Ireland, it has a surprising meaty flavor and is obviously a perfect match for ale. (8 oz.)

Our Shamrock Cheddar is aged for over 12 months and has a creamy, taut texture and sweet, grassy flavor.
The milk for this "bitey" cheddar is taken from cows grazing the green grass of southeast Ireland, an area traditionally known as "The Garden of Ireland". This environment produces rich, creamy milk that is perfect for cheese making. (8 oz.)


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On Vacation Cake
The Baker
Needs Rest Too

Lisa is on Vacation
and will return on
March 1st

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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Delivery Is Available
 
YOU TAKE THE CAKE


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New This Week:
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Tatuaje

"This is old world Cuba for a new generation," said Pete Johnson creator of the brand.

"What they are doing in Nicaragua is the closest right now to what they are doing in Cuba -- the sweetness of the wrapper and the aroma coming off the foot." He describes the cigar as medium to full bodied.

"People find it mild because when they first light up, the corojo wrapper adds a sweetness, but [the cigar] builds up strength toward the end, and that's how Cuban cigars are to me."

As with Cuban cigars, you may have a hard time finding the Tatuajes.

They are available only at a few retailers, as well as at the Grand Havana Rooms in New York City and Beverly Hills.

This is a "boutique production," said Johnson, "I keep them in small orders so that they don't rush the production since there are only six rollers."

We Are Proud To Be Among The Chosen Few.
First come, first served.



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