we're definitely in the throws of the holiday season. there seems to be some kind of function, or party, or private tasting every night. the Sorriso third anniversary party is tonight, the Champagne Shootout is next tuesday and then there is Beaujolais Nouveau Day next thursday. so much to do--so much to talk about!
first off, there's the sorriso anniversary party tonight. our little sister restaurant is three years old. it seems like only yesterday we were sweeping sawdust off the floor, rubbing sealant into the rocky bathroom walls, and watching someone paint naked ladies on the wall (haven't been? check it out!) i remember putting together the original wine list and trying so many wonderful Italian wines. i can't believe it's been three years (but i'm going to the party, anyway!) come by and say, "hi!" it starts around 9:00 PM and it should be a hoot!
the legendary "Champagne Shootout" is almost here! next tuesday at 7PM we'll try SIX Champagnes in a blind tasting and try to figure out which one is the imposter, all the while tasting delicious foods paired perfectly with the bubbles: oysters, deviled eggs, scallops, etc...come on, you have to drink Champagne this time of year. it's the holiday season--so whoop-dee-doo!
and then there's Beaujolais Nouveau. the third week of every November the Beaujolais Nouveau is released in Burgundy. it is a wine created exclusively for partying. it's ultra-fruity, it doesn't age well, and it's not exactly "complex", but it tastes young and fresh and yummy and it goes down like grape nee-hi! it's used to celebrate the years harvest and we'll do the same next thursday at 8PM. we're serving a three-course Burgundian dinner with Bojo Nouveau poured from the "pig": a 15 liter cask shipped to us from France. there will be escargot, boeuf bourguignon and cheese and all the B.N. you can drink! well, not really, but at least a couple of glasses. then listen to some live jazz in our music room. oui? yeah, i'll see you there...
and remember: new year's eve will be here sooner than you think. ask around--we have the rockinest, ronnie ron-iest, champagne pourin'est new year's throwdowns this side of the champs-élysées. so book it now.
more info on any of this? call 617.542.5108
where's my velvet suit?
geoffrey
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