The wine list for Friday is just below these few items of interest - and there is one half price bargain that will surprise you - Chateau Teyssier anyone?
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The people of Iceland know how to party - it's part of their DNA. Every weekend in Reykjavik a couple of thousand people spill out of the night clubs and bars surrounding the main plaza in front of the Hotel Borg to catch their breath and watch as the sun rises over the harbor - it is really something to witness. NOW - who supplies the "Back Beat" for all of this fun? It's the Super Star DJ's like Dave Freeburg, that's who.This Friday night we welcome back -
DJ Sir Round Sound.
Fresh from his winter tour of Iceland, we are proud to have our favorite beknighted disc-jockey back home!
Perhaps you were here for our Champagne tasting in December? Then you may remember his immaculate spinnings of vintage soul and funk 45's.
Dave will be back in our cellar making noise with his SERIOUSLY fine vinyl.
What a nice way to kick off the weekend - yes?
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Our new cooking staff has begun their spring training - we are working on a lot of exciting food options for the warmer weather. The proving grounds for all of this experimentation has become The Beanery. So all week long we are serving specials that may or may not - make it to the new menus that we are working on.
Here is an example:
Lunch At The Beanery
just gets better all of the time
Fish Tacos This Friday!
Wear It With Pride
A Sample Of Other Specials For This Week:
Tuesday - "Philly Panini" Roast Beef with caramelized onions & organic mushrooms with
3 year old aged "Old Québec' cheddar from Canada.
Wednesday - California Bagel Sandwich
Hummus, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato &
Stonewall Kitchen's black bean spread.
Thursday - Spanish Style Panini - Sliced ham with thinly sliced Spanish Valdeon cheese red onion & Stonewall Kitchen Pineapple Chipolte Salsa. Sandwich - Grilled Fish with sundried tomatoes & bibb lettuce with Stonewall Kitchen Papaya Salsa ona nice Club Roll.
Friday - FISH TACO'S
Spiced Talapia, avocado, pickled cabbage &
pico de gallo sauce.
You really should taste what's "cookin" downtown.
A great place to meet for lunch, lots of seating, Wifi, and just one block from the Train Station.
Thames River Beanery opens at 7:30 a.m.
Lunch: Monday thru Friday 11:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Coffee, Espresso, Baked Goods & Snacks All Day.
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"You Are Getting Thirsty..."
Friday March 12 - 6-9 p.m.
No Charge
This Week DJ Sir Round Sound
Spins Classic Soul & Funk
Please Join Us
Palagetto Vernaccia $16
 Vernaccia di San Gimignano We love this glossy white from Tuscany!
Chardonnay lovers take note: subtle almond flavors with a long honey and wildflower finish. Soft mouth feel, yet crisp and clean - pair with mushroom risotto, butter-seared scallops, halibut or cod. Lobster with new potatoes and peas?
Pietra Majella Montepulciano $8
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, dry, smooth with a spicy finish. The fruit is underlying and subtle, not punchy as many other Montepulcianos. Perfect with a big plate of linguine and red sauce.
"Fausto" Rosso Piceno $10
60% Montepulciano, 40% Sangiovese from the Marche region in Northeastern Italy. A remarkable value from an ancient but now obscure growing region. Scents of violets and wild cherry with a touch of smoke. Lush, with wildberry fruit, perfect matched with grilled meats. From an organic family vineyard!
Chateau Teyssier Saint-Emilion $20
Grand Cru Bordeaux at this price?!
The '05 and '06 sold out and we snagged the rest of the 2004 vintage. We're passing the bargain on to you!
We think 2004 in France was an overlooked gem - not overblown fruit, but fine with silky tannins and beautiful detail.
Did we mention Grand Cru?
Chateau Teyssier has been making wine since before Napoleon, old-vine Merlot and Cabernet Franc - drinking beautifully now.
But when we see it again it will be twice the price...
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Lots of mail this last week - thank you we love the feed back.
One thing that stands out from all of the mail was the generally positive comments that Brie & Bleu now has its very own test kitchen - in the form of Thames River Beanery lunch specials.
Sure, it's all confusing, sure its never a dull moment - and yes - we do have a "Hybred Model" that may be hard for some to keep straight - "Your always moving things around" is a very frequent comment.
But the important thing is this: Lunchtime has never been so exciting around here. If you want a peek at the ideas, menus, and events that we are planning -
just come to 70 State Street between 11:30 & 2:00.
And of course 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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Lisa is Back from Vacation & Ready
To Bake!
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Deliciously Sinful Cakes from
You Take The Cake
8 6 0 - 7 0 1 - 0 0 7 4
Everything Baked From Scratch
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Luck Of The Irish!
Your Cheese For
St. Patrick's Day!
Expert Cheese Maker
Mary Burns
If your not at all familiar with Irish cheeses, you will
be quite pleased with the Ardrahan.
A semi-firm, cow's-milk cheese made in
County Cork by cheesemaker Mary Burns,
Ardrahan was born out of a desire of Mary and her family to eat
higher-quality dairy products.
The lush pasture land of Kanturk in Duhallow, Co Cork is a region well
noted for its quality grass and clean environment. This is the land
where the herd of cows that produce the milk for Ardrahan dairy
products, graze happily. And the cheese made from the milk, Ardrahan
Farmhouse Cheese reflects that unique flavor.
A type of semi-soft cheese with a pungent aroma, Ardrahan has a buttery
textured honey-colored center with a complex delicate flavor that
lingers, leaving a very pleasant after-taste.
It has a washed rind,
which grows into a golden color, and its size and weight tend to vary
slightly due to the fact that it is a hand-made product.
Ardrahan Farmhouse is "great with anything remotely
alcoholic," the Burns family recommends a full-bodied Shiraz, Sancerre
or Port. Of course, Irish whiskey would be a natural pairing as well - we have them all - Happy St. Patty's Day!
More Irish Cheese
In Stock:
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.)
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
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New London
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Open Until 8 p.m.
Every Wednesday
Only Four Left
Can you imagine a perfect place to store your new box of Tatuaje's, or perhaps that fresh bundle of Lochem Belicoso's?It's not a dream - Your own private humidor located in our lounge is just the place for your "secret stash."Our lockers are arriving very soon. Many are already spoken for. If you are interested in having your own private humidor CLICK HERE and use "Private" in the subject line.
First come, first served. Relax
Indulge
Enjoy
 Please stop in and enjoy
our one-of-a-kind
cigar lounge.
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