May 1, 2008 Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for the VIP Tasting
Grand Tasting will take place from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m
With discount, VIP Tasting $165 (6:00 p.m.)
With discount, Grand Tasting $85 (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Enter CLUB08 at checkout to receive a special Sam’s Wine & Spirits discount.
RSVP: www.toastofthetown.com or call 800.847.5949
Location: Field Museum of Natural History at 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Toast of the Town is a spectacular evening of over 500 wines and spirits paired with culinary creations from Chicago’s top restaurants, all in the majestic Field Museum to the sound of live jazz music. This annual epicurean evening is a wine and food lover’s delight, showcasing an international selections of wine and spirit companies who will be pouring a selection of more than 500 of their premium products to the sounds of cool jazz.
Space is limited. Reserve your tickets in advance at www.toastofthetown.com or call 800.847.5949
Hendry Winery Wine Dinner at Otom Restaurant
May 7th at 7pm
$85 per guest without tax/tip
Location: Otom Restaurant
Join Susan Ridley from Hendry Winery for a dinner featuring . . .
Sea Bass Consomme - Hendry, Pinot Gris, Napa Valley 2006
Seared nairagi with crimson lentils, patty pan, rapini & lemon caper semi-solids - Hendry 'Unoaked' Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2006
Crispy duck breast with candy canes, jasmine rice, sesame puff & maple-soy glaze - Hendry, Pinot Noir, Napa Valley 2005
BBQ pork belly with smoked bread, spicy chard & pork beans - Hendry 'Block 7' Zinfandel, Napa Valley 2005
Seared rib eye with braised red cabbage puree, fried potato & kielbasa spaetzle - Hendry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2004
RSVP at 312.491.5804.
Wine and Gastronomy Tour of France
LIMITED SEATS REMAIN!!
May 18 – 24, 2008
Travel to France in 2008
The College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL is offering a Field Studies Trip to France in 2008.
Stay in an 18th Century chateau in the French countryside, while learning about French wines at the source.
Visits to wine producers in Burgundy, Beaujolais and local Roannais vintners
Lunches with the wine growers at their domaines
Wine tasting and appreciation classes
Dinners prepared by the Chateau chef will pair with the wine-growing region studied that day
2 meals at gourmet restaurants
Chocolate shop tour and cheese demonstration
The cost is $2,250 (dependent on currency fluctuations) and includes accommodations (double occupancy), meals, wine tastings and classes. Airfare is not included in the cost of the trip. College of DuPage tuition is extra. Single rooms may be available for a supplemental fee.
All travelers will meet at the Lyon airport on Sunday, May 18 for bus transportation to the Chateau de Matel.
Contact Chris Thielman for more information. (630) 942-2720
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