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Things To Do This Weekend in Chicago

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:01:58 +0000

Gretchen Neuman
VinoVerve Editor

Looking for something to do this weekend? Something where you can have good food and drinks? Want to have the added bonus of doing some good?

Well, I have the event for you!

Via Facebook:

Please join us at the James Hotel, on 11/22/09 from 4-7:30 to help show our love and support for our good friend Jeffrey Hemmings. As our dear friend continues his healing battle with Germ Cell Cancer, we want Jeff to know how much we all love him and that he only needs to focus on getting better. To that end, we are getting together to raise money for Jeff to cover his expenses until he can get back to the normal business of life.

We’ll gather for a late afternoon of joy to celebrate and laugh in his honor. There will be a cash bar and appetizers, as well as a raffle. We’re asking for a $20 donation to attend the event, and ask that you bring your hearts and your checkbooks! Our friend needs our help.

The specifics:
When: Sunday, November 22nd 4:30 – 7:00pm
Where: The James Hotel (Great Room) 55 E. Ontario, Chicago, IL 60611
Cost: Door Donation $20 includes buffet.

Purchase tickets and/or donate here:

http://helpinghemmings.eventbrite.com

You have the option of donating and/or buying tickets at the EventBrite page. If you would like to donate, you decide the amount you would like to contribute. The system will then tack on an EventBrite service fee to cover the cost of credit card processing.

If you’re buying tickets, you need to simply choose how many you want.

You do not need a paypal account to buy tickets or to donate. Please let us know if you have questions.

We’re also offering raffle tickets for purchase at the event as well as a cash bar. All proceeds will go directly to Jeff.

Please RSVP so that we know how many to expect!

Thanks,
Mark, Rachael, and Jeff

If you have dined with Kevin and I at David Burke’s Primehouse, chances are you have met Jeff. He is a great guy and deserves our support. Kevin, Rory and I will be there… Hope to see you too!

Tablas Creek Wine Dinner

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:01:00 +0000

I think that I mentioned last week that I was planning on attending the Tablas Creek wine dinner at David Burke’s Primehouse. Well, on October 15th, I did. And so did Kevin.

I love these kinds of events because you get to hang around with foodies who are passionate about their vino as they are about their food. Add in winemakers who are passionate about their product and you have a great evening.

The menu:

Halibut Gravlax
bay scallops, citrus and avocado
Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2006

Pan Roasted Alaskan King Salmon
stir fried lobster, pea pods and mushrooms with spicy herb sauce
Roussanne 2006

Pork Belly “Au Poivre”
dried cherried, griddled ricotta dumpling
Mouvedre 2006

Petite 35 Day Dry Aged Kansas City Sirloin
chorizo whipped potato, garlicky swiss chard
Cotes de Tablas Rouge 2006

Bosc Pear Tarte Tatin
bleu cheese flan, apricot black pepper ice cream
Vin de Paille Quintessence 2005

More about the wines later…..

Tablas Creek Vineyard Wine Dinner

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:53:00 +0000

Kevin and I are going! Hoping to see you at David Burke’s Primehouse.

Make a reservation at Open Table:

June 777 Wine Week Pics

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:42:00 +0000

VV in the News!

admin — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:42:00 +0000

Kevin brought home a little treat for me today.

The latest copy of the David Burke Magazine. The magazine which features the various David Burke restaurant properties contains an article in this issue about our favorite sommelier, Rory Gurland.

Specifically, the article discusses Rory’s enormously popular 777 Wine Weeks, which allow diners to travel around the world tasting seven wines and seven dishes from seven places. Proceeds from the tasting benefits Common Threads, that educates children about nutrition and cooking (Those of you following Bravo TV’s Top Chef may have seen the episode that featured the kids from that program).

Upcoming events have been scheduled for lunch during the weekdays instead of including the weekends, but patrons will continue to taste seven wines for the very low donation of $7.00 (again going to Common Threads). As mentioned previously, the themes for this year’s 777 Events have been set.

The week of June 2 thru 6 will feature:

Chardonnay
Cabernet
Summer
‘New’ Old World
South America

The week of December 1 thru 5 will feature:

Sparkling Wine and Champagne
Winter
Italy
France
Spain

So come on by, taste some great wines, hobnob with Rory and make a donation to Common Threads! Oh and if you see some crazy woman with a camera taking pictures of her food, say hi to me as well!

Oh and as note, the photograph featured in the article was taken by yours truly.

David Burke’s Primehouse 777 in December- A Message From Holiday Rory

admin — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:00:00 +0000

Holiday Rory is excited about 777 December 2007!
Some of you may have joined us for the inaugural 777 in July and remember the 7 days of 7 wines for 7 dollars donated to Common Threads, http://www.commonthreads.org/. David Burke’s Primehouse is doing it again only this time we are cramming in 7 awesome wine regions into 5 days. Make reservations for lunch on the week of Monday 12/3 to Friday 12/7 and taste some really great wines, eat spectacular food, and get into the holiday spirit.
Here are the wines Followed by theme inspired special additions to the lunch menu from Executive Chef Rick Gresh and Executive Pastry Chef Jove T. Hubbard:

may be subject to change:
Mon 12/3 Austro-Hungarian Empire (Austria/Northern Italy/Hungary)
Domane Wachau Riesling Federpsiel 2003
Hiedler Gruner Veltliner Loss Kamptal 2005
Ceretto Blange Arneis Piedmont 2006
Produttori Del Barbaresco Babaresco 2003
Vajra Dolcetto d’Alba Coste & Fossati 2004
Allegrini Amarone 2003
Oremus Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttunyos 2000

Amuse – Grilled Octopus With White Beans And Roasted Tomato Ragout
App – Chicken Paprikash With Dumplings
Entree – Porcini Mushroom Risotto With Veal Schnitzel
Dessert – Roasted Cherry and Apple Crepe Dumplings With Farmer’s Cheese Sorbet

Tuesday 12/4 Australia
Betts and Scholl Riesling Eden Valley 2006
Vasse Felix Adams Road Chardonnay Margaret River 2006
Yerrring Station Pinot Noir Yarra Valley 2006
Yangarra Old Vine Grenache McLaren Vale 2004
Cape d’Estaing Cabernet Sauvignon Kangaroo Island 2003
Henschke Henry’s Seven SGMV Barossa 2005
Chambers Muscadelle (Tokay) Rutherglen NV

Amuse – Bay Bugs (Like Crawfish) With Lemon Butter
App – Croccodile Wontons And Kangaroo Satay With Chili Dipping Sauce
Entree – Pork Medalions With Potato Puree And Dukka
Dessert – Exotic Fruit Pavlova With Passion Fruit Meringue, Exotic Fruit Creme, Lychee Sorbet

Wednesday 12/5 Classic Regions of France
Champagne- Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV
Alsace – Trimbach Riesling 2005
Loire – Merlin Cherrier Sancerre 2006
Burgundy – Fougeray de Beauclair Fixin “Clos Marion” 2000
Rhone – Chapoutier La Bernardine 2005

Bordeaux – Chateau de Pez St Estephe 2004
Sauternes – Clos L’Abeilley 2003

Amuse – Duck Liver Pate With Preserved Red Onions, Cornichon, Brioche
App -Brandade With Truffles And Garlic Baguettes
Entree – Coq Au Vin
Dessert – Bosc Pear Tarte Tatin With Toasted Cinnamon Ice Cream

Thursday 12/6 7 Wines From 7 North American States (Including Niagara, CA)
New Mexico – Gruet Blanc de Noirs NV
Washington – Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2006
Oregon – Gypsy Dancer Emily Ann Pinot Noir 2006
Virginia – Kluge Abermarle Simply Red Virginia 2004
California – Caravan Cabernet Sauvingon Napa 2005
Niagara (Canada) -Inniskillin ‘Pearl’ Icewine 2004
Missouri – Mt. Pleasant ‘Vintage Port’ 2000 Augusta AVA (20th anniversary of being first AVA)

Amuse – Mini Mac And Cheese With Fried Chicken
App – Maine Lobster Roll – Soft Bun, Creamy Lobster Filling
Entree – The Steakhouse – Petite NY Strip With Creamed Spinach And Onion Rings
Dessert – Mini Slice Of Prime

Friday 12/7 Spain
Llopart Cava Brut Reserva Cava-Penedes 2000
Vina Godeval Valdeorras 2006
Artazu Navarra 2005
Lopez di Heredia Vina Bosconia Rioja 1999
Capcanes Costers Del Gravet Monsant 2001
Cenit Zamora 2003
Alvear PX Solera 1927

Amuse – Buqquerones (White Anchovies) With Garlic Potatoes And Micro Arugula
App – Serrano Wrapped Shrimp With Chorizo Rice
Entree – Beef A La Plancha With Smoked Paprika
Dessert – Crema Catalana With Maple Poached Pears And Cinnamon Churros

Special Thanks To:
Ryan Arnold of Vin di Vino
Brian Vaughn and Michael Doeffler of Distinctive Wines
Brad Butcher of Southern Wine and Spirits
Curt Burns and Amy Halloran of Chicago Wine Merchants
Scott Domer and Ron Balter of Connoisseur Wines
Leigh Mater and Beth Gustafson of Vintage Wines
Richard Betts of Betts and Scholl
Christophe Bakunas of Cream
Jody Ames Smith of Heritage
Merrit Ohlson of Epicurean Wines
Peter Robinson of Signature Wines

Janelle Gordon of Pinnacle Wines
Rebecca Loewy of Old Bridge Cellars
Scott Levitt of Maisons Marques and Domaines
Jeff Anderson of Judge and Dolph Regal Division
Susan Van Kanought of Expedition Wines
Jules Symon of Terlato Wines International
Christine Anders of Gypsy Dancer
Jean Styles and Mitch Einhorn of Wine-O-Rama
Robert Houde of Garnacha Limited
David Sink and Steven Spanbauer of Maverick Wine Comany