DAVE'S FRESH NEWSLETTER

News & Specials ~ JANUARY 2016

Phew!

Now that the holidays are over we can all concentrate on what will keep us busy over the long cold months..

If you need something to look forward to this winter, our

After Hours Wine Tastings are just the thing! They are on Thursday nights right after we close at 7:30 and go until 9. Tastings are a succession of 5 wines and 4 food pairings, often with a special guest from the wine world. These events are fun, delicious and informative ranging in themes from Pasta Wines to Spanish Wine & Paella to

WInes of the Loire Valley! You will taste each bottle while the wine crew tells you the story and history of the wine, then you will sample delicious foods from our kitchen that are carefully chosen to pair with each selection.

Our wine tastings are really a fun night out, they are casual and easy, yet special because of our great food and wine! For $50-$60 a person you have a delicious meal and a few glasses of nice wine, lots of interesting information and a good time all around...THEN you get to shop the store with special discounts! We have been doing these tastings for quite a few years and we love them. It's a chance for the kitchen to work with the wine guys and have a little creative fun with crafting a custom menu for each tasting. We specialize in wines meant to drink with food, so these wine tastings are a natural extension of what we do best.

See below for the wine tastings this winter.. sign up for one today, they are so much fun and super delicious!!

There are so many delicious looking, beautiful, fun things happening here at the shop all day long! Follow us for tasty pics and daily specials:)

See below for all new pasta, sauce, wine, cheese, deli, beer & olive oil specials and much more for January.. Happy New Year! ♥ dave's

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AFTER HOURS WINE TASTINGS

Please join us for an evening of fine wine and delicious food, our wine tastings make for a fun, affordable, tasty night out!

AFTER-HOURS WINE TASTINGS

tastings fill up quickly, call 617-623-0867 with a credit card number or come by the shop to sign up

$50 per person, Thursday evenings 7:30-9 pm

PACIFIC NORTHWEST WINE & FOOD 1/14

Spend an evening with us and Mr. Stephen Malarick, of Carolina Wine Company, as we explore the regions and wines of Oregon and Washington state. Small production, farmer- wines made from aromatic white varietals and the star red-grape Pinot Noir will be poured and discussed whilst pairing five wines with Chef Ravon's Pacific Northwest-inspired cuisine.

PASTA WINES! 1/28

Join us and Ms. Jenna Harlow, of MS Walker, for this festive night featuring Dave's fresh pasta pairings. Five international (not just Italian!) wines, red, white, and perhaps even sparkling, will be showcased as we taste and discuss the ideas behind choosing the right wine for your next pasta dinner!

BIG RED WINE NIGHT 2/11

On this Thursday night, smack dab in the middle of our New England winter season, we will be pouring five big and bold red wines. These wines, featuring a variety of grapes and regions, are the perfect pairings for hearty winter fare, like stews, pasta and braised meat dishes. In the same way that a light, refreshing white is just the thing for summer heat, a big, full-bodied red can fortify the soul on a cold winter's night.

PANINI & WINE 2/25

A DFP wine tasting stalwart for a few years now, this night features crispy and tasty panini of all sorts, paired with five thoughtfully chosen wines from the Wine Shop. Sam and Ian will lead you through a tasty succession of vinos to match with a variety of grilled panini, both savory and sweet. There's nothing quite like our world-famous chocolate/fromage panini... Come taste for yourself!

WINES OF THE LOIRE VALLEY 3/10

The largest and most diverse winemaking region in all of France, the Loire Valley is home to a stunning array of wines. Owing to a distinctive limestone- rich soil and cooler-climate growing conditions, red, white and sparkling wines of superlative quality are produced all the way from the Atlantic coast eastward towards Burgundy, encompassing more than 30 separate appellations! Join us and Martin Langer, of OZ Wine Company, as we taste and discuss our way through the great wines of Loire!

PAELLA & SPANISH WINES 3/24 *$60

Our favorite Spanish wine guy, Mr. Dennis Quinn, from Genuine Wine Selections returns to the DFP stage as guest-host for our most popular wine tasting event annually. A giant, house- made Paella Valenciana is indeed the star dish of the night. Five excellent, small-production Spanish wine pairings will be matched both with this iconic national dish of Spain and tapas.

To learn all about our private wine tastings click HERE!

*PLEASE NOTE: wine tastings are NON-REFUNDABLE and discounts cannot be combined.

Please inform us of any food allergies prior to the event.

CLASSES IN THE DFP KITCHEN

Learn to cook like a pro in our cooking classes, plus eat tasty food & sip great wine!

Classes in the DFP Kitchen

classes fill up quickly, call 617-623-0867 with a credit card number or come by the shop to sign up

$55 per person, evenings 6:30-9 pm

Sunday afternoons 2-4:30 pm

check out this terrific Boston Globe article about our classes and Chef Jason!

FRESH PASTA 3/30

Learn to make fresh egg pasta at home with ease. This is a hands-on pasta making class where you will learn basic dough technique, cutting pasta, and quick ravioli making. Taste your fresh pasta creations paired with samples from the wine room and take home your handmade bundle of fresh pasta!

cooking with...

LOCAL BEER 2/2

Here at Dave's our guys in the wine room, Sam and Ian, do a great job sourcing out the best local beers available. Both more ancient and more widely consumed than wine, one could make the argument that beer is a food onto itself. So it is no surprise that it's use as both an ingredient in cooking and pairing along side food works wonderfully. Come spend an evening in our kitchen cooking with and of course tasting some of the finest beers in New England.

regional Italian cooking...

TUSCANY 1/19

Ahh Tuscany, one of the world's most celebrated food and wine regions. This class will capture the essential flavors of beautiful Toscana. Learn to use bread in assorted crostinis with white beans, wild mushrooms and, of course, white truffle oil. A Panzanella will be prepared, a traditional bread and tomato salad. We will also make Cacciucco, a quick fresh seafood stew with tomato and fennel. Learn about and taste delicious examples of Tuscan wine, cheese, olives and cured meats.

PIEDMONTE 2/6

At the foot of Italy's majestic mountains is the vast food culture of the Piedmonte. Explore the epicenter of Italian rice production with a delicious regional risotto. Braised beef in red wine and the one of a kind anchovy-garlic dip for vegetables, Bagna Cauda, will be paired with some of the great wines and cheeses of this incredible region of Northern Italy.

regional Mediterranean cooking...

PAELLA 2/16 $60*

A big pan of paella is a beautiful and impressive thing indeed, makes for a terrific dinner party. It feeds a crowd, and as long as you are well prepared, you will spend only about 20 minutes at the stove. In this class we will show you how to make the classic Valencian paella. Our version starts with Bomba short grain rice, fragrant saffron threads and rich stock. It is chock full of fresh shellfish, authentic Spanish chorizo, chicken and veggies. In addition, you will learn to make some quick Spanish tapas and enjoy delicious Spanish wine and sherry from our wine shop.

TIP: they sell very nice and inexpensive paella pans at China Fair on Mass Ave. - different sizes too.

GREECE 3/15

No other nation can claim more of a historical influence on western cuisine than Greece. Known for the highest quality olives, cheeses and wine, Greece has always been a culinary forerunner to what we today define as Mediterranean cuisine. In this class we will prepare some of the more popular examples of traditional Greek foods. Stuffed grape leaves, souvlaki, tzatziki, and fragrant slow cooked lamb will be on the menu along with some terrific Greek wines.

To learn all about Chef Jason's private cooking classes click HERE!

check out this terrific Boston Globe article about our classes and Chef Jason!

*PLEASE NOTE: cooking classes are NON-REFUNDABLE and discounts cannot be combined.

Please inform us of any food restrictions prior to the event.

Dave's Fresh Pasta's wine tastings and cooking classes make a great gift...ask about DFP gift certificates for your favorite foodie :)

Give us a call at 617-623-0867 and we can mail one out to you

or your loved one!

FRESH PASTA, RAVIOLI & SAUCE SPECIALS

Italian Pork Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Ravioli $9.50/lb reg $9.99

A classic combination! Savory house-made Italian pork sausage, bitter-in-a-good-way-broccoli rabe, onions, garlic & crushed red pepper, mixed with fresh, local ricotta, salty Romano & Parmesan cheeses.

Arrabiata Sauce

$4.50/16 oz reg $4.95

Our Arrabiata is the best! It is spicy, but perfectly balanced by a little sweetness and is simmered a long time for a very rich tomato-y flavor. Use it as a pizza sauce or give your spaghetti & meatballs a kick!

Crushed Red Pepper & Parsley Pasta
$4.25/lb reg $4.50

Spicy AND beautiful...it looks like Christmas, but packs a serious punch! Use it for spicy shrimp scampi, or with some roasted chicken and our Alfredo sauce for a spicy, creamy winter meal. Linguine, fettucine, spaghetti, angel hair, pappardelle, lasagna sheets ~ however you choose, we'll cut it to order.

CHEESE & DELI SPECIALS

Country Queen Goat Cheddar
$18.99/lb reg $19.99

Country Queen Goat Cheddar is the result of a collaboration between two families - both part of the Mennonite religious community - one in Iowa, the other in Missouri. The cheese is made by the Kauffman family on their Oak Ridge Goat Dairy and Creamery in the Crowley Ridge Mennonite community in Advance, Missouri, then aged and marketed by the Milton Creamery in Iowa. Country Queen is a raw milk goat cheddar that's nutty and sweet, with a crystalline crunch and a subtle tang. It's perfect in a grilled cheese, grated into melt-y goodness into an omelet, or paired with a crisp apple or some hard cider, or a white Burgundy!

Grana Padano $14.99/lb reg $15.99

Grana Padano, granted DOP on 12 June 1996, is one of the few cheeses that can possibly compete with the King of Cheeses; Parmigiano-Reggiano. Created by the Cistercian monks of Chiaravalle in the 12^th century, it is still made throughout the Po River Valley in northeastern Italy.

The cheese is made from unpasteurized, cow's milk from two milking and generally aged for two years. At the end of the cheese making process, Grana Padano develops a firm, thick and deeply straw-coloured rind protecting the fragrant, dry, flaking interior. Grana means "grainy" in Italian which is reflected in the fine granular texture with an intensely sweet flavor. As Grana ages, the flavors become pronounced, savory and complex and the texture becomes more crumbly. Though similar to Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano is inexpensive because areas producing the cheese are bigger. Moreover, Grana is a bit less crumbly, milder and less complex than its long-aged sibling.

Secret de Scey $13.99/lb reg $14.99

Changes to the Appellation d'Origine Controlee (AOC) governing the making of Morbier cheese in France mean that cheese made from pasteurized milk can no longer be called Morbier. This change has led to the creation of Secret de Scey, a cheese made to the same recipe as Morbier, only from pasteurized milk, and uses cocoa powder instead of vegetable ash. Secret de Scey has a natural brine washed-rind and is matured for a minimum of four months. As it matures the cheese develops an ivory-colored semi-soft interior and mild creamy flavor.

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Jam�n Ib�rico $62/lb reg $65/lb

$3 off a pound!

From Valencia, Spain, this cured ham from maker Redondo Iglesias is exceptional. Incredibly buttery, it is a real treat. Extensive marbling gives this ham a silky texture and a rich, meaty flavor with subtle fruity hints.

Thankfully, after many years of prohibition, Jam�n Ib�rico is finally allowed into the US. If you are a fan of cured meats, this is a fantastic opportunity to give it a try!

Culatello $22/lb reg $23/lb

The word culatello means "little backside." The production of culatello dates back centuries, to the time an apprentice is said to have made a mistake while trimming a ham destined to become prosciutto. Culatello is seasoned and lightly salted, then hung 8-12 months to cure in the region of Bassa Parmense, not far from the Po River. Culatello is prized for it's tenderness, slight saltiness and it's wonderful porky sweetness. A must try!

OLIVE OIL SPECIAL - 10% off!

Frantoia Extra Virgin from Sicily, Italy

Sicily is known for their wine, incredible seafood and great olive oils. One of our favorite Sicilian olive oils is Frantoia. Extremely

popular in America and Sicily alike, this unfiltered, golden-green beauty is made in the antique Sicilian oil pressing tradition. Owner Manfredi Barbera represents the fourth generation for this olive oil company dating back to 1894!

It is rich and olive-y with a delicious fruity flavor and a spicy aroma, this is an oil that can be used for both finishing and cooking. The olives that are cold-pressed to make this oil are grown in fertile volcanic soil; the heat of the ancient lava might explain the zippy, spicy flavor that balances the rich fruitiness of this unfiltered Sicilian olive oil. Bitter greens, fish, and risotto will benefit from a drizzle of this.

A favorite of Martha Stewart, Mario Batali and Eric Ripert!

ON SPECIAL ALL MONTH!

1L bottle $28.80

was 32.00

Frantoia Extra Virgin Olive Oil is unfiltered, low in acidity, high in antioxidants and full of GOOD cholesterol!

WINE SPECIALS - 15% off!

2012 Chateau de Montfin "Pauline" $16.95/$14.40

70% Grenache, 30% Syrah from Corbieres, France

Full-bodied with well-integrated tannins for lush palate and silky mouthfeel. Concentrtated, dark fruits from 80+ year-old vines on this small estate run by husband/wife team in southern France. All organic farming since 1930! Try with braised short ribs or beef stew.

NV Domaine J. Laurens
$15.95/$14.00

Mauzac and Chardonnay from Limoux, France

A fine example of the world's oldest sparkling wine! Blanquette de Limoux pre-dates Champagne production by over 200 years.. Brut style, with the full bubbly mousse of Champagne and a crisp finish. Ripe, round and snappy on the palate; an extreme value sparkling wine for all celebratory occasions!

2014 Revolution
$12.95/$11.00

Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina

Full-bodied with sumptuous flavors of crushed, dark berry and plum fruit on the palate. Lush, but not overbearing with very well-integrated tannins, for a soft mouthfeel, and fresh, lively acidity in the background. Great, bold red for everyday drinking or pairing with a steak or baked pasta dishes!

2014 La Velona "Sant' Antimo"
$14.95/$12.70

Sangiovese, Merlot, Alicante from Montalcino, Italy

Medium-to-full bodied with soft, understated bright cherry fruit and spice on the palate. From a small estate in Montalcino, well-known for their Brunellos (we also have their Rosso di Montalcino..) Very versatile, Super-Tuscan style pasta wine, classic with any of Dave's homemade red sauces.

2014 Abigail Rose
$14.95/$12.70

100% Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand

Medium-bodied, fresh and snappy with distinctive fresh grapefruit and tart, tropical fruit character, lifted by zesty acidity. Clean, dry finish; great value in the classic NZ Sauvignon Blanc style. Very nice with salads, fresh goat cheeses, light pasta dishes and seafood.

BEER SPECIALS - 10% off!

Mayflower Brewing Co.

Winter Oatmeal Stout

Plymouth, MA

This is the long-anticipated winter seasonal beer from Mayflower! Brewed with three types of oats and several varieties of dark barley malts, this beer adds a little sweetness to the roasted flavor of traditional stouts. It is balanced and delicious, especially when sipped near a fireplace on a cold night.

Six-Packs were $10.95

NOW $9.85

Mystic Brewing

Three Cranes Cranberry Saison
Chelsea, MA

Three Cranes is an unfiltered, Saison-style ale conditioned on whole Cape Cod cranberries. Crisp, tart and fresh on the palate. Smells like a traditional farmhouse ale, with notes of fresh grass and citrus. Familiar farmhouse flavors strike the palate first, with tastes of pepper, citrus, iron, faint malt and hops that all have a bitter cranberry backdrop that never really comes to the foreground. This beer finishes dry with a mild peppery aftertaste.

25oz bottles were $10.95

NOW $9.85

Thanks for shopping at Dave's!

January is serious cooking weather! Maybe a rich mushroom risotto??

81 Holland Street

Davis Square

Somerville, MA 02144

617.623.0867

info@davesfreshpasta.com