Brasserie Du Vin August 2010 Events

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For Immediate Release Contact: Miki Lee
Phone: (808) 779-7235

August 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.)

August 2
Ahi poke on fresh taro chips, served with watercress
Vignerons Saumur Blanc, Loire, France, 2008
Kalua pork with Molokai sweet potatoes and braised greens
Chateau Musar Hochar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2002
Haupia pie tarts
Grahams LBV Port, Oporto, Portugal, 2003

August 9
Ecargot en croute – escargot sautéed with mushrooms, goat cheese and crème fraiche served in a puff pastry pouch
Triennes ‘Sainte Fleur,’ Viognier, Provence, France, 2008
Beef Wellington – beef tenderloin coated with pate, mushroom and herbs, wrapped in puff pastry, served with asparagus and au jus
The Crusher, Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California, 2008
Peach melba, caramelized peach served with vanilla gelato and raspberry sauce
Busnels Calvados VSOP, France

August 16
Braised pork shoulder on a sweet corn pancake, served with an avocado crème fraiche
Grof Degenfeld, Tokaji Muscat Lunel, Hungary, 2006
Grilled venison with white asparagus and Okinawan potato puree
Bisceglia, Aglianico, Basilicata, Italy, 2007
Raspberry mousse in a dark chocolate cage
Bonny Doon, Framboise, Central Coast, California, NV

August 23
Crab louie – Alaskan king crab with hard boiled eggs, tomato, asparagus, cucumber, and a spicy aioli
Martin Schaetzel, Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France, 2006
Salmon a la Rainier – Alaskan sockeye salmon served over a truffled potato puree with a cranberry glaze
Saintsbury ‘Garnet,’ Carneros, California, 2008
Baked Alaska – Chocolate ice cream wrapped in sponge cake, topped with meringue
Mumm Napa Brut Prestige, Napa, California, NV

August 30
Tomato stuffed with goat cheese, topped with basil caviar, served with a balsamic reduction
Lechthaler Pinot Grigio, Trentino, Italy, 2008
Grilled pork tenderloin on top of a pine nut puree, served with a grape sauce and arugula foam
Ridge ‘Lytton Springs,’ Dry Creek, California, 2006
A caramelized banana, on top of a silver dollar pancake served with chocolate-hazelnut (gianduia) gelato, dusted with Nutella powder
Fonseca 10 Year Tawny, Oporto, Portugal

Tasting Tuesdays
Each Tuesday there is something delightful to taste at Du Vin – always delicious, causal and affordable!

August 17 | 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.

August 24 | Slow Food Tasting
Fashioned after the ‘slow food’ movement, reconnecting people to the simper things in life, gathering around good, healthy food. The menu will feature organic and locally grown produce and meat. Seating is limited to 24 people and reservations required. Starts at 6:30 p.m. $30.

Sessions @ Du Vin – Every Wednesday Night
Sessions @ Du Vin is a weekly showcase of live, local musicians. Performers change weekly. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. No cover.

August 4 | Mango Season. A musical trio withf Curtis Kamiya on vocals and guitar, Annie Kamiya on vocals and percussion, and Matt Snow on vocals and bass. A blend of traditional Hawaiian music and R & B.

August 11 | The Art of Whimsy. The Art of Whimsy is a solo project of Nathan J. Emmans, the former lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for the critically acclaimed Southern California Indie band, Soapbox Symphony. He presents a funk, rock, R&B, jazz, hip hop, and reggae.

August 18 | 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.

August 25 | Dennis Wilson Quintet. This group swings with classic jazz interpretations. Dennis Wilson on trumpet and cornet, Danny Caparoso on jazz guitar, Chris Roth on upright bass, Ethan Capone on piano, and Chuck James on drums.

Special Events

Half-Off Tuesdays
Starting at 6:00 p.m. until closing, select any bottle of wine off of Du Vin’s extensive wine menu (excluding reserve bottles) and enjoy the bottle for half-off.

August 7, 14, 21 & 28 | Open House with Ginai. The lovely and talented Ginai performs every Saturday at Du Vin. Each week she’ll be joined by different talented musical guest artists.

August 26 | Off The Wall: The General
Released in 1927 and featuring Buster Keaton as Johnnie Gray, who will stop at nothing to win the Civil War and his beloved. Keaton offers an extreme physical performance with a number of acrobatic stunts. Silent movie shown on the patio. Screening starts at 7:00 p.m. Free.

Saturdays | New Brunch Menu
Every Saturday, starting in July, Du Vin will offer a selection of brunch items, such as Eggs Benedict and French Toast. Available with the regular lunch menu all day, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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