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MAY
AT THE DIAMONDBACK
Spring is a good thing. |
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PHONE:
For reservations or to place a take out order, call:
(336) 722-0006
(336) 761-0032 (fax)
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WE'RE OPEN:
7 days a week
Sunday - Thursday
Bar Opens at 5:00 pm
Dinner 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Friday & Saturday, Bar Opens 5:00 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Greetings!
So much to celebrate this Spring. For example, now you'll be able to spend endless hours outdoors. Who  cares if you have hyper-growing grass and you're the one who's supposed to be mowing it.
And Moms, we'll be celebrating you this month. Just to think, school will be out soon and you'll be able to spend day after day after day after day with the kids. Okay,  so come to think of it - we say everyone should stop by the Diamondback this month for a tasty margarita (salt or no salt -- your choice), a delicious dinner and a homemade strawberry tart with fresh custard and red, ripe berries. Sure we're trying to make you hungry. We're a restaurant after all.
Lots going on this month (and we hope you'll join us for all of it). Yes, we have the Kentucky Derby (May 3rd), Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), Hope du Jour and the Democratic Primary (May 6th), Mother's Day (May 11th), Wake Graduation (May 19th), our May Wine & Tapas Series Event "Wines and Tapas from Spain" (May 29th) and so much more. It's going to be a fantastic month!
Special thanks to the folks who entered our March Madness Bracket Competition We won't name any names but congratulations to Jimbo G. and  his family who rose to glory in our Bracket Competition. Jimbo G.'s family came in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th and won the prized $50.00 gift certificate. We thank everyone who participated and we invite you back for next year!
Special thanks also to everyone who came out to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation We're proud that we were able to donate $800 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation last month and we thank everyone who came out and entered the raffle. We also want to send out a big thank you to Wake Forest Soccer Coaches Tony da Luz and Carson Porter for being our celebrity waiters for the night and for contributing the awesome raffle prizes. Raffle results: Laura C. won a soccer ball autographed by players from the 2007 NCAA Championship Wake Forest Men's Soccer Team. And Albert B. won the autographed t-shirt. For all of us -- especially a bunch of soccer crazed 7 year olds armed with their soccer ball and a Sharpie pen -- it was a night to remember.
Hope to see you this month at the Diamondback!
-Kimberly and Murphy Gregg, owners | |
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KENTUCKY DERBY at the DIAMONDBACK
Saturday, May 3rd
Coverage on NBC begins at 5 pm, Post Time: 6:04 pm
 We're no OTB, but you can bet we'll be having fun watching the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. Join us and watch the "Run for the Roses" on our very big HD screen tvs. Specials on Kentucky Bourbon and Mint Juleps. Never tried a Mint Julep? Tonight's your night. (It's fresh mint, bourbon and sugar). |
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Cinco de Mayo (and someone's birthday, too) - Monday, May 5th
Bar Opens at 5:00 pm
Dinner Starting at 5:30 pm
Head on over after work for our famous lime Margaritas and Cinco de Mayo Celebration. We'll have Tex Mex appetizer specials and it is indeed Kimberly's birthday. Which leads us to one of our "True but Hard to Believe" Diamondback Legends.
A True Story about May 5th & the Diamondback Grill
On May 5th, 1989, Murphy's new business had been around for oh, about 30 days. That night the double front doors of the restaurant suddenly blasted open, yielding to the violent winds and stinging horizontal rain of a tornado. But the show must go on, so the staff finished the night with flashlights and candles.
The following year, on May 5th, staffers were celebrating their first year in business and their survival from the tornado the previous year. That very night, most of Winston-Salem was hit by yet another giant storm complete with funnel clouds, downed trees and power outages.
After that, May 5th had become somewhat of a legendary day at the restaurant. And it would have remained known as a day of wild winds had Murphy not met a very charming young lady named Kimberly, whom he later married, and whose birthday just happened to be -- well, May 5th. |
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Eat. Drink. Be Merry. And still do wonders for your community.
 Hope du Jour
Tuesday, May 6th starting at 5:00 pm
Murphy was actually one of the founders of Hope du Jour which supports Crisis Control Ministry. And on Tuesday, May 6th, the Diamondback -- and many other Winston-Salem restaurants -- will be donating 10% of their profits to help this amazing organization. Put it on your calendar to do a good deed -- by having a spicy Crab Cake and a glass of Chardonnay. For more info on Hope du Jour and the Crisis Control Ministry, click here.
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Mother's Day Dinner at the Diamondback
Where the cool Moms like to celebrate.
Sunday, May 11th
Dinner from 5:30 pm until 9:30 pm
 Chefs Brad Moore and Ben Gordon are preparing a special menu in celebration of Mother's Day. Dads -- help your kids make Mom happy -- call for a reservation and invite Mom for a wonderful night out. She deserves it! In fact, remember that time she _________________ (you fill in the blank).
Yummy Mother's Day Menu includes:
- Chilled Shrimp and Lump Crab Citrus Salad
- Gazpacho
- Organic Baby Spinach and Parmesan Fried Oyster Salad
Grilled Scallops over Angel Hair Pasta with Pistachio Vinaigrette
- Filet Mignon Eggs Benedict
- Grilled Salmon over Cheese Grits with Lemon Dill Butter
- Buttermilk-fried Ashley Farms Chicken (George Clooney ate this with Heinekens and Absolut)
- Baked Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp
- Surf and Turf
- Open-faced Grilled Tenderloin Sandwich
- Truffled Chicken on Foccacia
- And More!
- Children's Menu
- Mom Drink Specials: $4.95 for Bloody's, Cosmos, Champagne, Mimosas
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 WINE & TAPAS SERIES EVENT
"Spanish Wines and Tapas"
A 7-Course Tasting Menu
Thursday, May 29th
6:30 pm
Please join us for our May Wine & Tapas Series Event on Thursday, May 29th. This month we'll be focusing on divine wines and Tapas from Spain. Our tapas selections will be like those you'd find in a little cafe in Barcelona. Murphy will be on hand to teach us about wines from different regions in Spain. We'll sample lots of wine, eat tapas and have a wonderful night. Some of the wines will include:
Our 7-course spanish inspired Tasting Menu will include: Gazpacho, Tortilla Espagnola (beautiful 3-layer omelette with chorizo, potatoes, mushrooms and Manchego Cheese), Assortment of Empanadillas, Jumbo Lime Drizzled Sherry Shrimp, Paella, Spare Ribs with Paprika Sauce, Cocas (small pizzas) with candied yellow & red peppers sprinkled with Goat Cheese and More!
 NOTES FROM OUR APRIL WINE NIGHT: We had a fabulous time at our "Food and Film" Wine and Tapas Series event last month. The Fried Green Tomato and Boursin Napoleons were a huge hit and we will certainly put those on our tapas menu. Wines from the Michael~David Winery were incredibly popular as well. It was a wonderful, intimate night and we thank everyone who came.
To make your reservation for this month's event, please call: (336) 722-0006. These events tend to fill up quickly. Secure your spot today!
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Weekend Menu Specials-new tastes
Every weekend the Diamondback offers delicious new Specials that you will find on the printed sheet inside your menu. Every weekend we offer something different. Here's a sample of our Specials for the first weekend in May (this weekend!)
Soups
- Shrimp & Crab Chowder
- Gazpacho
Salads
- Minglewood Farms Tsi Tai, Spinach & Arugula Salad - With kalamata
 olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto & almonds tossed in sherry vinaigrette
Tarragona PEI Mussels - PEI Mussels poached in a traditional Tarragona tomato sauce of garlic, almonds, shallots & red chilies over baby spinach
Spanish Fried Artichoke Hearts - Minglewood Farms baby greens, kalamata olive & sun-dried tomato aioli
Entrees
- Ahi Tuna Tarragona & PEI Mussel - Pan-seared Ahi Tuna over saffron rice & wilted baby spinach with PEI Mussels poached in a traditional Tarragona tomato sauce of garlic, almonds, shallots & red chilies finished with a lemon-tarragon compound butter
Flash Fried Jumbo Saffron Shrimp - Organic Baby spinach, grilled asparagus, scallions, artichoke hearts, bell peppers & rice with a honey-lemon aioli
Blue Cheese & Bacon Crusted Filet Mignon - Over sautéed asparagus & roasted red bliss potatoes with a portabella-Madeira Demi-glace
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5.03.08- RUNNING OF THE 134TH KENTUCKY DERBY | Post Time: 6:04 pm. Specials on Bourbon, of course.
5.05.08- CINCO DE MAYO | KIMBERLY'S B-DAY | Come out for a margarita, tex mex appetizers and more!
5.06.08- NC PRIMARY | HOPE DU JOUR | It's Primary Day. Sounds like the perfect excuse to stop on by for your own Exit Poll with libations.
5.11.08- MOTHER'S DAY DINNER| Special menu for the most fun Moms in Winston-Salem and beyond. Please make reservations by calling (336) 722-0006.
5.19.08- WAKE FOREST GRADUATION | Bring your parents, grandparents and the girlfriend your parents have never met! They'll all have a fabulous time.
5.29.08 - WINE AND TAPAS EVENT - "SPANISH WINES AND TAPAS" A 7-course wine and tapas tasting with a talk about Spanish Wine given by Murphy Gregg himself. Reservations (336) 722-0006. Call now to reserve your spot. |
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Also going on in May
 1. Our Big Lucky Winner of the Month: Our lucky winner of the month is Anne M. who will receive a $25.00 Diamondback Gift Certificate. Thank you, Anne, for giving us your e-mail so you could get this wonderful e-mail and we hope you enjoy your dinner at the Diamondback!
2. Straight from the Garden. Produce from Minglewood, our local gardener, is back at the Diamondback. This month some of our recipes will include locally grown Tatsoi, MeiQuing and Pea Shoots. (If you order rib-eye every time you're in, well, just move down to #3). This spring and summer we will continue to try to source locally grown, organic ingredients whenever possible. It's true: fresh ingredients just taste better.
 3. Congratulations Wake Graduates (and those who aspire to Graduate)... We thank all of the families who will be at the Diamondback this month for Graduation events.
4. Sundae Sundays make Kids Happy Scoops of ice cream dribbled with warm fudge topped with a homemade brownie made with Belgian chocolate. Not bad for $1.00! Yes, children can have this delicious sweet treat every Sunday for just $1.00.
 5. "Make Your Own Salad" Craze - We don't know if it's the 60 ingredients on our Make Your Own Salad Menu or if it's the Palm Beach Chopping Method or what... but our Make Your Own Salads continues to be wildly popular. Come see for yourself what people are talking about.
6. If Our Walls Could Talk - This month they'd probably be talking about the gorgeous art work that is now displayed on them. Come take a look and if you like, take one home with you.
Currently on cafe side: Ellen Christian (this is Ellen's first commercial show), Frank Rowland, Sally Corpening and Kay Hutchinson. Bar side: Ralph Calhoun, Sherry Paylor and Alice Bess from Associated Artists. We thank all of these incredibly talented artists for making our walls look so beautiful.
7. We'd be happy to cater to you. We've seen many of you lately at parties we've been catering. Many people are surprised because they didn't know about our catering side and the variety of food options we offer for large events. If you are planning a party, or maybe just if you think you might want to have a party, please download our Party Pack. It's free and has all of our menu items like the divine Tuna Tartare that we had to refill the other night about 6 times! To download the Diamondback Party Pack, Click here.
 8. Diamondback Gift Certificates make the Perfect Gift for Teachers. Let's be honest. Some teachers may not need another mug as a teacher's gift. What they may actually want is a table over in the corner by our Wine Bar with a big glass of Chard and a Make Your Own Salad. Shopping is easy too: just e-mail Kimberly at kmwgregg@triad.rr.com. Tell her how many gift certificates you need and we'll package them in a beautiful gift box for you. So make your life easy, and make those teachers happy. Call or e-mail the Diamondback for your gift certificates today! |
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Thank you everyone for supporting the Diamondback. Hope to see you soon! - Kimberly and Murphy. | |
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