Thursday, April 2, 2009

Upcoming Dining Events

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Friday, April 3rd: Wine Tasting and Live Jazz Night at Vitner’s Cellar

Come enjoy an evening of wine tasting and the smooth sounds of "Birds on a Wire" featuring the vocals of Kristin Coy. Light hor d oeuvres will be provided as well. 7 - 10 pm, April 3rd.

RSVP to Vintner's Cellar of Royal Oak to reserve your spot. 248-591-WINE

Where: Vitner’s Cellar, Royal Oak
When: 7:00PM-10:00PM
Tix: $20.00
www.royaloakwinery.com

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Friday, April 3rd: Veuve Cliquot Wine Dinner at the Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is proud to announce our Veuve Cliquot Wine Dinner on Friday April 3rd at 6:30p.m., featuring the Brand Manager of Veuve Cliquot Geraud LeClerca. This will be a six course wine dinner featuring some amazing pairings such as Turtle Soup with 2002 Veuve Cliquot Brut, 2002 Veuve Cliquot Brut Rose with Roasted Sturgeon with Vanilla Bean Beurre Blanc & Osetra Caviar and the 1998 La Grande Dame with Veal accompanied by Homemade Sage Gnocchi & Wild Mushroom Ragout. This evening will be a night to remember! Please call The Capital Grille at (248) 649-5300 and ask for a manager to make your reservation.

Where: The Capital Grille, Troy
When: 6:30PM-9:30PM
Tix: $195.00 inclusive of tax and gratuity
www.thecapitalgrille.com

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Tuesday, April 7th: Elk Cove Wine Dinner at the Forest Grill

FIRST COURSE
HOUSE SMOKED SALMON CARPACCIO
WITH CREAM FRAICHE, FRIED CAPERS, CELERY LEAVES, WHITE TRUFFLE OIL
PAIRED WITH ELK COVE SPARKLING WINE, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR 1999

SECOND COURSE
SPRING MELON CONSOMMÉ
WITH CRAB AND AVOCADO TIMBALE
PAIRED WITH ELK COVE PINOT GRIS, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR 2007

THIRD COURSE
MADEIRA ROASTED SQUAB
WITH MOLE VERDE, STONE FRUIT AND CHARRED TOMATO
PAIRED WITH ELK COVE “WINDHILL VINEYARD”, PINOT NOIR, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR 2007

FOURTH COURSE
PAN ROASTED BREAST OF DUCK
WITH GARLIC SAGE SAUSAGE, WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT, RISSOLE POTATO, AND PINOT NOIR REDUCTION
PAIRED WITH ELK COVE “ROOSEVELT VINEYARD”, PINOT NOIR, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR 2006

DESSERT COURSE
APPLE TARTE TARTIN
WITH CARAMEL ICE-CREAM
PAIRED WITH ELK COVE “ULTIMATE WHITE WINE” (RIESLING, GEWURZTRAMINER, MUSCAT), WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR 2007

PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW, MUST BE HELD WITH CREDIT CARD. SEATING IS LIMITED.
Where: The Forest Grill, Birmingham
When: 6:30PM
Tix: $100.00 plus tax and gratuity
www.theforestgrill.com

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Wednesday, April 8th: Diner’s Club at Lefty’s Lounge

Detroit Diners Club celebrates April in the D

Lefty's is a relatively new but welcome addition to the sports bar circuit of midtown Detroit. With defending Stanley Cup champion Red Wings playoffs and the new Tigers season in full swing, April is one of the BEST months to be in Detroit. With so many items to choose from, their best deal is the Burger, fries and 22 oz Boomba deal, bar-none! We're kicking off the baseball season with the Detroit Diner's Club Wednesday, April 8th at Lefty's Lounge on Cass Ave. in Detroit

Who: Anyone. Bring a friend.
What: dinner at Lefty's.
What does that include:
1) a half-pound burger,
2)fries
3) a 22 ounce domestic boomba.
4) Tax and gratuity included.
Cost: $8.00.

Tickets: Space is limited, so reservations MUST be made in advance. Request tickets online stingwicki@gmail.com, pay at the door the day of the event.

Will there be anything else: You can always order additional drinks if you desire. Tigers play Toronto that night at 7:07 EST and there's at least 10 TV screens.

Directions: 5440 CASS AVENUE, DETROIT, MI 3 BLKS NORTH OF WARREN AND 2 BLKS SOUTH OF 94 ON CASS.CASS IS 1 BLOCK WEST OF WOODWARD

Parking info: parking is available onstreet or in nearby garages for a fee.

Where: Lefty’s Lounge, Detroit
When: 6:30PM
Tix: $8.00 all-inclusive
www.detroitsynergy.org