UPCOMING EVENTS
Mezzanotte
Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Tuesday 3/10
7 pm.
$50 / person
Reservations needed
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THIS WEEKEND'S
ENTERTAINMENT AT MEZZANOTTE:
Friday 3/6 - 7:00 to 10:00 PM - Karenna Lee
Karenna moves easily between jazz, blues, caberet and pop. Her versatile style and extensive repertoire includes romantic ballads to latin favorites and broadway tunes. Her very entertaining and dynamic style are a welcome treat to a relaxing dinner on a Friday night. She is a must see !! |
Saturday 3/7 - 7:00 to 10:00 PM -Guillermo Serpas Evoking the influence of legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and popular folk players, Guillermo produces the electrifying rhythms of salsa, Latin jazz, and bolero, representing his Latin American roots and pumping vigorous life into his virtuoso classical-guitar performances. |
THIS WEEKEND'S ENTERTAINMENT AT CAPRICCIO:
Friday 3/6 - 7:00 to 10:00 pm - Guillermo Serpas
This week you have a chance to see Guillermo at Capriccio on Friday night or at Mezzanotte on Saturday night. He is an outstanding guitar performer - maybe you want to see him in both restaurants! |
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Saturday 3/7 - 7:00 to 10:00 PM - Terry Parker
The Port Arthur born native of Texas has been mesmerizing audiences for more than 20 years, with his silky smooth renditions of some of the world greatest legends, such as Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Little Anthony, Smokie Robinson and The Platters. Known as Mr. Entertainer, Terry brings the candle of love to any party, by taking us back down memory lane, with Unchained Melody and Sixteen Candles. | |
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NEW WINE LIST AT CAPRICCIO
Continuing with our commitment to bring the best wines at the best prices we have redefined our wine list for Capriccio also.
This week we are launching our new list that includes several new outstanding wines from Spain and Argentina.
Cheers!
Gerry |
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WHY WINE COSTS WHAT IS DOES?
I just came across this terrific article in the New York Times. Even though it was written back in 2003 it still gives a very good idea of what considerations are taken when pricing a wine. Click in the link below to see the article. I hope you enjoy it like I did!
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NEXT WINE TASTING / FOOD PAIRING AT MEZZANOTTE
We will be getting together of Tuesday 3/10 at 7:00 PM to taste some terrific wines by Susana Balbo.
In a country dominated by male winemakers, Susana Balbo stands out not only for her gender, but for her incredible skill and experience. She has been making wine since she earned her enology degree in 1981, and she has probably produced a wider variety of wines than any other winemaker in Argentina. Susana was the first Argentine winemaker to be hired as a consultant to make wine outside of Argentina. She has made wine in Australia, California, Chile, France, Italy, South Africa, and Spain, and she spends a month each year in a different wine region of the world studying with local winemakers and growers.
After twenty years of producing wines for others, Susana decided it was time to apply her education and experience to her own wines and put her name right on the bottle. Susana strives for balance in her wines, with layers of complexity coming from the individually fermented varietals. She wants people who drink her wines to feel that every sip from the glass is as exciting as the first.
As you look at stylistic issues, I think it's best to view Susana's red wines as a bridge in style between Bordeaux and California. Certainly they have more fruit opulence than France but she walks well clear of that 'overtly ripe' fruit line that several of the Californian and Aussie producers seem to bulldoze their way right over. Her wines are seamless and well structured with an elegance that is certainly not from the new world. They all seem to show a faint earthiness in their aromas which is a hallmark of the Mendoza region but they are not in the slightest bit vegetal as we often find with some Chileans.
I am particularly excited at trying the fantastic Malbec Late Harvest dessert wine!
Hope to see you then.
Gerry | |
Pumpkin Ravioli - Appetizer $10
Delicate ravioli filled with pumpkin. Topped with a sage butter sauce and toasted walnuts. A must try as we only make it this time of the year.
Risotto alla Pescatora - $22
Luscious risotto (the way we know how to make) topped with a mixture of seaffod that features lobster medallions. Finished with a slightly spicy wine and cherry tomatoes sauce.
Tre Latte - $7
This is our version of Tres Leches. Light and fluffy and not very rich. I promise you will love it! |
Neprica -Tormaresca, Puglia IGT 2006 - Bottle $28.00, Glass $7
The Neprica is a unique blend of 40% negroamaro, 30% primitivo and 30% cabernet sauvignon. There's sweet prune and tobacco notes on the nose along with some undergrowth. Fairly easy, sweet black fruit on the palate, with good tannins on the finish. Very good length. Ruby red color, aromas of berries and light, spicy licorice. A class wine from Southern Italy, the frisky '06 Tormaresca Neprica is one of the prettier reds from Puglia
Merlot Trentino DOC - Bottega Vinaia 2004 Bottle $40
Spicy red cherry aromas lead to ripe cherry and berry flavors with toasty oak, spice and vanilla notes. Medium bodied, easy to drink. Builds through the lingering, ripe finish.
Ruby red, with brick red nuances. Velvety, harmonious and well balanced with excellent structure. Pairs well with both white and red meats. | |
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