For Immediate Release
Contact: Miki Lee April
25, 2010
Phone: (808) 779-7235
Email:
miki@brasserieduvin.com
May 2010
Schedule of Events at Brasserie Du Vin
Three-Course Wine Dinners
– Every Monday
Brasserie Du Vin
presents an informal three-course wine dinner every Monday evening. $49 (plus
tax and gratuity). Seating starts at 6:00 p.m. and reservations recommended.
(Three-course dinner also available without the wine pairing.)
May 3 Just South Of The
Border Tai Snapper
Ceviche Paired with
Chateau Bonnet, Entre – Deux Mers, Bordeaux, France 2008
Chicken Mole on
Cassoulet of Black Bean and Roasted Corn
Paired with Les
PensОes de Pallus, Chinon, Loire Valley, France 2007
Tres Leches Cake
(Three Milk Cake)
Paired with
Cascinetta Vietti, Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy, 2009
May 10 Spring Fling
Cream of Mussel
Soup, Saffron Crème Fraiche, Fried Leeks
Paired with Domaine
de la Tournaline, Muscadet ‘Saint – Fiacre’ SПvre
– Et – Maine, Loire Valley, France, 2008
Grilled Asparagus,
Shaved Prosciutto, Toasted Pine Nuts and Honey Tangerine and Sauce Maltese
Paired with Beckmen
Vineyards, Marsanne, Santa Ynez Valley, California, 2006
Seared Onaga, Warm
Potato and Bacon Salad over Watercress, Saffron Crawfish Etouffee
Paired with Chateau
Musar Hochar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2002
May 17 A New Take of Greens
Prosciutto Wrapped
Shrimp on Salad of Fresh Spinach, House Made Mozzarella, Confit Tomatoes and a
Port-Balsamic Reduction
Paired with Bibi
Graetz, Casamatta Bianco, Tuscany, Italy, 2008
Duck Rillette
Wrapped in Collard Greens with Spiced Crème Fraiche
Paired with La
Meridiana, ‘La Gagie’ Barbera d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy, 2006
Beef Roulade Stuffed with
Roasted Garlic Red Bell Pepper and Feta Cheese over Sautéed Spinach and
Sauce Beurre Rouge
Paired with Villa
Antinori, IGT Toscana Red, Tuscany, Italy, 2005
May 24 Corn-Ucopia
Salad of Crab and
Heirloom Tomato, Roasted Shallot and Curry Vinaigrette, Roasted Corn and Polenta
Fritter, Micro Greens and Roasted Bell Peppers
Paired with Boutari,
Moschofilero, Greece, 2006
Roasted Duck Breast,
Manoa Honey, Habanero and Corn Salsa, Brown Butter Pommes Puree
Paired with Zaca Mesa
‘Z Cuvee,’ Santa Ynez Valley, California, 2006
Seared Foie Gras,
Sweet Corn Pancake, Balsamic and Port
Glaze Paired with
MЪnchhof ‘Жrzig WЯrzgarten’ Auslese,
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany, 2006
May 31 Louisiana Calls
Alligator Gumbo
Paired with Chateau
Bonnet, Bordeaux, France 2008
Pan-Fried Moi with
Crawfish Etouffee over Dirty Rice
Paired with Perrin
& Fils Reserve, Rhone Valley, France 2008
Banana Foster
Paired with Grahams
10-year, Tawny Port, N.V.
Tasting Tuesdays
Each Tuesday there
is something delightful to taste at Du Vin – always delicious, causal and
affordable!
May 4, 11 Wine Tasting
A great way to learn
about different wine makers and varietals. Themes change weekly. $20 includes
tasting of 6-8 different wines and a cheese and fruit platter. Half-off
appetizer menu also available to wine tasting guests. Seating at 6:00 p.m. and
is limited. Reservations required.
May 18 5-Course
Amuse-Bouche and Wine Pairing
Amuse-bouche
translates to “amuse the mouth”. Little bites designed specifically
to tease and prepare the palate for what comes next. Starts at 7:00 p.m. and
limited to 24 guests. $30 per person. Reservations required.
Demitasse of Carrot,
Cardamom and Poppy SeedSoup
Paired with Caves da
Cierca ‘FЙmega’ Vinho Verde, Portugal, 2008
Seared Scallops with
Lavender Brown Butter, Frisee Aux Lardon Salad
Paired with Bibi
Graetz, ‘Casamatta Bianco,’ Tuscany, Italy, 2008
Mustard Dusted
Sweetbreads with Sweet Corn Coulis and Balsamic Reduction
Paired with Perrin
& Fils RОserve, CЩtes du RhЩne, RhЩne Valley,
France, 2007 Garlic
Crostini, Escargot with Truffle-Madeira Hollandaise
Paired with Osso
Anna, Napa Valley, California, 2007
Truffle Tremor
Chevre, Dried Fig and Monoa Honey, with Lavosh
Paired with Bodegas
Agapito Rico ‘Carchelo’, Jumilla, Spain, 2007
Sessions @ Du Vin –
Every Wednesday Night
Sessions @ Du Vin is
a showcase of live, local musicians. Performers change weekly. Music starts at
7:00 p.m. No cover.
May 5 Bernard and Rogerio.
A Latin spin on Cinco de Mayo. Great for listening and dancing!
May 12 Dennis Wilson.
Featuring Dennis Wilson on trumpet and coronet, Danny Caparoso on Jazz
guitar, Chris Roth on bass, and Ethan Capone on piano.
May 19 The Hotclub of
Hulaville. With the talented Sonny Silva, his band and Ginai. A crowd
favorite, presenting Gypsy and European jazz, along with classic American jazz
and show tunes.
May 26 Michael Tannenbaum
and Nick Gertsson. Presenting an evening of jazz, slack key guitar and
Celtic-inspired tunes.
Special Events
May 5 Special Cinco de Mayo
Dinner Menu $30 with
wine pairing. Reservations recommended.
Yucatan Shrimp Cocktail
with an Avocado Pico de Gallo, with Crispy Plantains
Paired with Loimer
‘Lois,’ Kamptal, Austria, 2008
Adobado Grilled
Skirt Steak on a Black Bean Sweet Corn Casole
Paired with Ceuso
Scurati Rosso, Sicily, Italy, 2007
Tres Leches Cake
(Three Milk Cake)
Paired with Fonseca
‘10 Year’ Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal, NV
May 9 Mother’s Day
Du Vin will be open
this Sunday and will offer a selection of our guests’ favorite lunch and
dinner menu items along with a Mother’s Day Brunch selection. Reservation
suggested.
May 15 Ginai and Pierre
Grill This popular
duo returns to Du Vin. Pierre is an energetic pianist and horn player. He
accompanies the vivacious Ginai who can sing everything from the blues, jazz and
Hawaiian to pop and show tunes. Music starts at 9:00 p.m. No cover.
May 27 Off The Wall:
Nasferatu Du
Vin’s monthly movie presentation on the patio. Nasferatu, released in
1922, is considered by some film buffs as one of the scariest Dracula
adaptations ever! The chilling tale kicks off when a real estate agent begins
conducting business with eerie Count Orlok, who goes on a rampage when he
becomes obsessed with the real estate agent’s wife. Shown on the patio at
7:00 p.m. No charge and complimentary popcorn. Chef Jake Dobbs will present a
Dracula-inspired menu for the night.
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