This weekend, & other fun information!

Well, as it has been a while since our last post, I felt it necessary to hop on and at least put SOMETHING new and exciting up. Quickly highlight the specials featured this weekend, feature some of my PERSONAL new favorite wines, and talk briefly about the 4 olives commercial soon to be completed.

This weekend Scott is doing a couple of fantastic specials, and as is with the history of the restaurant, this will be the ONLY TIME EVER, that you can get these particular specials with this particular preparation!

From Scott's Weekly Newsletter:
This Weekend’s Specials

Fresh Oyster of the Week – Denman Island, British Columbia

Friday, September 7
Soup - Tomato and Basil

Special – Grilled Pompano from the Bahamas, finished with Maui onion cream sauce and kiwi fruit coulis, served on a bed of pomegranate mashed sweet potatoes with grilled purple asparagus.

Suggested wine pairing – Marcel Deiss Pinot Gris

Saturday, September 8
Soup - French Onion

Special – Pan-seared Cervena Venison from New Zealand, finished with Madeira and Mission Fig demi glace, on a bed of sautéed baby spinach with a carrot gratin, served with fresh figs.

Suggested wine pairing – Guilliams Cabernet Sauvignon

The wines he has paired with these specials are EASILY two of my new favorites. We carry 7 varietals of Marcel Deiss wines. Each are phenomenal. My personal favorite is the Grand Cru Riesling from Altenberg. Marcel Deiss, a producer from Alsace in France does some spectacular work with wine. While some of his varietals may be a little sweet on the palate, they are each exceptionally well made and have a smooth, elegant character. Almost everyone I have recommended these wines to has purchased a bottle and left MORE than happy.

My other new MAJOR favorite is the Guilliams Cabernet Sauvignon, which is paired with the Cervena Venison for Saturday. This Cab was by far my favorite from our trip out to Napa. We are currently pouring the 2003 vintage. Smooth, Refined, yet fun and drinkable. I'm not nearly the wine expert as Scott, but for someone who enjoys a solid drinkable cab that's not overly spicy and pairs superbly with food, I love it! We had the opportunity to meet John Guilliams' wife, Shawn. Let me say, their personality definitely comes through in the wine! If you haven't had a chance to check this producer out, definitely pick up a bottle! (trust me! a glass WILL NOT be enough!)

This wine is even featured in our upcoming commercial spot! Thanks to help from some of our wonderful guests, we have put together a 30second commercial spot, shot all in High-Definition Video. Once the commercial is complete, expect to see some extra footage and maybe a quick behind the scenes detailing the work that went into the project uploaded to YouTube!

Cheers!

- Brandon