Happy Bastille Day from Oxbow Public Market!

July 9, 2012

Greetings!

There's nothing like a sweet peach or the perfect tomato on a hot, summer day. Fresh, seasonal vegetables are taking center stage on all the menus at Oxbow Public Market, plus Oxbow Produce has an ever-changing selection for you to enjoy at home.

Happy Bastille Day! See you at the Market!

Steve Carlin

Founder, Oxbow Public Market

TUESDAY, July 10: Napa Farmers Market; Locals' Night w/ special offerings from Oxbow merchants

WEDNESDAY, July 11: Happy Hour: Hog Island, Ca' Momi, Kitchen Door & C CASA

SATURDAY, JULY 14: Happy Bastille Day!; Napa Farmers Market in the Oxbow Parking Lot

MONDAY, JULY 16: Craft beer dinner at Todd Humphries' Kitchen Door featuring Sierra Nevada

BASTILLE DAY - 7/14

Come celebrate Bastille Day at La Crepe! To storm the Bastille you'll need a hearty start to the day! Try the Crepe Crocque Madame -- ham, gruyere cheese, bechamel sauce and an egg on top -- for a French start to your morning. Finish your meal off with a real French favorite, one you find on every street corner of Paris -- Nutella and bananas, surrounded by a mound of whipped cream. Mention a fact about Bastille Day to the cashier at La Crepe! and receive a cup of Apple-A-Day juice free with your purchase of a savory crepe. Vive la France!

EIFFEL TOWER COOKIES - 7/14

Bastille Day occurs on the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and celebrates the reconciliation of the French people under the current constitutional monarchy. The Model Bakery thinks it serves as a great reminder to reconcile the mistaken belief that Marie Antoinette said, "let them eat cake." She actually said, "let them eat cookies. . . Eiffel Tower cookies from The Model Bakery. . . only $2.50 each."

SIERRA NEVADA DINNER - 7/16

Todd Humphries' Kitchen Door continues its monthly craft beer dinners next Monday, July 16. This month's five-course dinner features Sierra Nevada and is $65 per person, tax and gratuity included. Tickets are limited so call 707-226-1560 or email Tim Seberson to reserve your spot.

6:15 pm Reception
Beer: Pale Ale - 5.6% abv 37 IBU

1st Course: Torpedo Extra IPA - 7.2% abv 65 IBU paired with bruschetta of 'Nduja salami with olive oil and arugula

2nd Course: Old Chico Crystal Wheat - 4.8% abv 26 IBU paired with chilled cucumber soup with ginger and bay shrimp and diced cucumber kimchi

3rd Course: Kellerweis - 4.8% abv 15 IBU paired with Pad Thai noodle salad with roasted pork belly croutons and peanut dressing

4th Course: Ovila Dubbel - 7.5% abv, 26 IBU paired with pan roasted mahi mahi, caramelized corn, peppers, pineapple sage and chanterelles

Dessert: Porter - 5.6 % abv 32 IBU served with tiramisu

LOCALS' NIGHT - EVERY TUESDAY STARTING AT 5 PM
Join us for Locals' Night every Tuesday when many of our merchants have special items on the menu and/or special offers. This week's specials include:

Half-price oysters on the half-shell, beer and wine specials and small plates at Hog Island Oyster Bar
15% off The Olive Press extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars (including bulk oil and vinegar) and tapenades at The Olive Press
$1 mini cupcakes (one per customer) at Kara's Cupcakes
Pint of beer for $4, private label wine for $5/glass and $2 off an artisan cheese platter at Oxbow Wine and Cheese Merchant
Enjoy a glass of Amayna Chardonnay or Pinot Noir for $4 a glass at Pica Pica
Buy any savory crepe and get a sweet classique crepe for only $2 at La Crepe!
Receive a complimentary cup of house tea with any purchase at Tillerman Tea
Every Tuesday, enjoy Happy Hour tap wines ($6) and draft beer ($3.50) from 3 to 7 pm and $5 small plates from Kitchen Door's snacks and bites menu starting at 5 pm
Enjoy 15% off 12 oz bags of beans and a drink special (ask the barista) at Ritual Coffee Roasters plus try the new coffee flights
Select from a spectacular array of our sashimi grade seafood cut and packaged on a bed of seaweed salad at Kanaloa Seafood. Just add wasabi, ginger and soy!
Half-price cheeseburgers and veggie burgers, $2 fries and $3 glass of wine at Gott's Roadside
Plus more...just ask when you're at the Market

OUTDOOR FURNITURE Butterfly chairs

Eric and Melissa Schmitt, owners of Oxbow's newest addition, Poor House, thank everyone for coming by to say "Hi" and check out their new store. They appreciate all the support, and want to say thank you by offering 10% off butterfly chairs or any in-stock outdoor furniture when you mention the newsletter (this week only). Butterfly chairs, made by their fabrication shop in Napa, feature oversized stackable steel frames, and are available with your choice of colored canvas or custom-made Sunbrella fabric covers. If you don't see one you like, they can order a fabric for you. Perfect for your patio, deck or outdoor entertaining.

GRINDER ON THE GO

Want to have the best coffee during your summer vacation? Ritual Coffee Roasters has everything you need to make delicious coffee on the go (or at home). An Aeropress and hand grinder make a perfect travel companion! Not only will you get a consistent grind from this compact burr-grinder (allowing proper extraction of the coffee), but it fits right inside the Aeropress! This combo gives you a coffee set up that is light weight, easy to use and produces delicious coffee! And don't forget to grab a Ritual travel scale to keep your coffee tasting great, even on the go!

NEW DOG BISCUIT FLAVORS

Your dog must love summertime: longer days, better weather for outdoor activities and more barbequed meats to beg for. The Olive Press has something else for them to be excited about, two new flavors of heart-healthy dog treats handmade with The Olive Press extra virgin olive oil. Whether they need to get ready for a big W-A-L-K with their blueberry energy snaps, or calm their nerves and sensitive stomachs with tummy tamers, you can feel good about letting your furry friend indulge. Come by and choose a flavor: double pumpkin spice, peanut butter & honey, cheddar cheese with chamomile & parsley, blueberry energy snaps or tummy tamers with lamb and soothing botanicals.

HALF-PRICE DRINKS FOR BREAKFAST mango juice

Have you tried Pica Pica's new breakfast platters? From 8 to 11 am, seven days a week, fuel up for the day with four different choices of eggs Venezuelan-style; and get any drink -- juice, juice drink or beer -- for half price. Be adventurous and try Pica Pica's tropical breakfast platter with a half-priced beverage!

SUMMER CAMP SWEET PACKAGE
Pick up a summer camp sweet package at Kara's Cupcakes today! Flavors include s'mores, samoa, PB&J and sweet chocolate chip. Make it a sweet summer with our campfire cupcakes available through July 31!

NEW MENU ITEMS AT FIVE DOT

Yes, some changes have been made to Five Dot's menu. But don't worry! You'll find their newly developed menu inspired by seasonal produce and the creativity of their chefs even more delectable than the last! The roast beef sandwich now includes fresh avocado, tomatoes and whole grain brown sugar mustard on sourdough. The BBQ sandwich is made with short ribs but has the same delicious coleslaw to top it off. And because the Reuben is so good already it has been left untouched, along with the hotdogs. New drink items are also available. For a treat Five Dot is also adding a homemade pickle to accompany every sandwich and hotdog. Stop in and check out Five Dot's menu today!

SUMMER'S PERFECT ANTIPASTO bruschetta

It's summertime and Ca' Momi's gardens are teeming with succulent and ripe produce. Stop in to the Enoteca today to experience a savory antipasto best experienced during the summer months -- bruschetta! This Italian snack has origins dating back to the 15th century. It starts with perfectly toasted bread, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and a touch of Sicilian sea salt, topped with ripe organic cherry tomatoes and aromatic Genovese basil. Bruschetta pairs nicely with everything and anything on the menu! Reservations can be made online or by calling 707.257-4992.

MAHON FROM BALAERIC ISLANDS MAHON

Oxbow Cheese Merchant is offering the Mahón, a cow's milk cheese from the Balaeric Islands, Spain as its Friends of Oxbow special this week at 15% off. Mahón, from the island of Menorca, is one of a few cow's milk cheeses from Spain. It boasts a certain sharpness, and its lemony, salty flavors reflect the rural Mediterranean seascape. The rind contains a hard, crumbly cheddar-like texture and darkens as the wheels age. At its peak, Mahón is tangy, intense and delicious. Traditionally, in Spain, this cheese is eaten sprinkled with black pepper, olive oil and tarragon, though it is simply delicious on its own. The texture is dense and crumbly and the color is dark like artisan butter. Normally, the rind is rubbed with paprika, olive oil, and butter for added color and flavor, but this example has a natural rind and pure flavors. It is a stunning, robust cheese that is best matched with a full-bodied red like the delicous Napa Valley Tudal blend.

TUDAL NAPA VALLEY Tudal

The 2008 Tudal Napa Valley Cuvee Red Blend from Napa Valley is the Friends of Oxbow special at Oxbow Wine Merchant this week. This is a blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Malbec, and even though it is a rather unusual combination of grapes it is a wonderful example of a muscular red blend. This has all the heady flavors that fans of Napa Valley are looking for: wonderful ripeness, dark color, warmth of flavors, deep rich fruit, and a nice dollop of new oak to give a lush chocolatey finish. This is a complete wine that leaves no stone unturned when it comes to sheer pleasure and will stand up to most hearty meats off the grill. The flavors of blackberry, cherry, plum, smokey meat, and a little black pepper spice are a perfect match for such dishes. Made by Kirk Venge as part of the Tudal Wine Group, from estate and purchased grapes, this wine is rich, smooth and satisfying and very drinkable at such a young age. Each grape contributes its own distinct character, but the sum adds up to seamless delight. The dark, spicy Petite Sirah is the backbone, the flesh is the berry-filled Zinfandel, and the Malbec adds subtle notes of fruit and aroma to the mix. This is a sure fire winner for any fan of juicy reds. It is hedonistic. Both the Tudal Napa Valley Cuvee and the matching cheese are 15% off this week only.

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OXBOW PUBLIC MARKET

610/644 First Street

Napa, CA 94559

707.226.6529

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