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2011 ADVENTURE - PERU, MACHU PICCHU
PART 4
This was an experience of a life time. It took us 8 hours of travel time to get there and back (between train connections, van rides, and taxi cab rides) plus all the walking (uphill and downhill). We were exhausted at the end of the day but very happy of having seen this world marvel with our own eyes. I wish you had been there with us!!
Click on the video link below to get a glimpse of this fabulous day:
 | | Episode 15 - Machu Picchu, Peru; Part 4 |
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MEZZANOTTE FEATURED IN COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
We are excited to have been featured in the latest issue of Community Impact Newspaper (Northwest Houston Edition). Here is the link in case you didn't
see it:
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PASTA ABBONDANZA ON THURSDAY!
Well... we just tried this yesterday and it was wonderfully received!!
So we are doing it again for the next two Thursdays (at least).!
In our quest for new and fun things to do at Mezzanotte we have come up with the idea of doing kind of a pasta feast on Thursday night.
The Italian word ABBONDANZA means "abundance" in English and we thought a very appropriate word to describe what we will be doing.
On Thursday night (5:00 to 9:00 PM) you can arrive by yourself or with your entire family and we will feed you pasta specials until you say "enough". And the pasta specials will not be just any plain pasta dishes; they will be prepared with the same care and with the same quality ingredients that we use for all of our dishes. The only requirement is that your entire party orders the Pasta Abbondanza. Upon arrival please let your server know if there is anything you would not want to be served (shellfish, walnuts, calamari, cheeses, hot peppers, etc) and we will take it from there.
Our introductory price is $19/person. Please come and try it and let us know what you think. Maybe we will make it an every Thursday event! |
FEATURED WINES THIS WEEKEND
This weekend we are featuring three fantastic wines at different price levels:
MALBEC MALMA NQN '08 - Bottle $32
Patagonia, Argentina
Bright medium ruby. Black raspberry, mocha, brown spices and smoky oak on the somewhat reduced, musky nose. Superipe and creamy-sweet, with a strong sandalwood spice character to its sexy flavors of raspberry, mocha, and earth. This lush, seamless wine offers terrific breadth and finishes with chewy but suave tannins.
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO DOCG
LE RAGOSE '04 ,Veneto, Italy - Bottle $66
Wine Advocate: 92 Points - Extraordinarily powerful, intense wine of 14-16% alcohol with a concentrated black cherry jam fruit flavor. Dense and super ripe, while still polished and harmonious, this Amarone finishes rich and dry with firm tannins. Pair with braised and grilled meats, or red sauce pasta dishes, or after dinner with chocolate desserts or cheeses, especially from Italy.
MALBEC/MERLOT DOS CIELOS '04 - Bottle $78
50 Malbec, 50 Merlot - Mendoza and Patagonia, Argentina
Once in a lifetime - never to be produced again. Very limited existence (we have all the bottles in the US!). Intense ruby red in the edges and almost black in the center of the glass. Red and black fruit jam aromas with notes of mint and balsamic. A hint of smoke lends complexity. Mature tannins give a very placid sensation on the mouth. Very structured and elegant. Long and persistent finish. Only 4,500 bottles made - none left. |
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DINING IN OUR COURTYARD
Weather permitting we will be serving dinner in our courtyard. We only have two tables there but they will be setup for a nice dinner. Good food, good wines, good company - what else can you ask for? |
