Another Brooklyn wine dinner

[LaNiña]

I haven't been to this restaurant yet, but it has a very good reputation so far. Slope Cellars is a good shop, too.

The Minnow Rose Festival

> In Collaboration with Slope Cellars and Douglas Polaner Selections

> Monday, July 15th 7:00 PM

> $60 + tax + gratuity

>

> Scallop Ceviche on Pita Chips

> Fried Salt Cod Fritters, Creme Fraiche

> Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes with Rossos' Mozzarella, Calamari Noodles

> Renardat-Fache Cerdon de Bugey "Cuvee 2001"

> A clean sparkling Rose made from Gamay (the grape of Beaujolais) with

local grapes, in the foothills of the Alps. A zippy wine with hints of

raspberry.

>

> Chilled Cucumber Soup w/Grilled Prawns and Garlic Croutons

> Bart Marsannay Rose 2001

> Vin Gris made from 100% Pinot Noir from the Burgundy region of

France.

Rich, long flavors, meduim to full bodied.

>

> BBQ Halibut with Sweet Carrot and Cabbage Slaw, White Truffle Potato

Salad, Roasted Pepper Coulis,

> Corn on the Cob Cooked in Buttermilk

> Cantalupo "Il Mimo" Rosato 2001

> Well extracted Rose made from Nebbiolo in Piedmont, land of the white

truffle. Deep textured, full of cherry and spice.

>

> Sweet Musk Melon Soup w/Lime Sorbet and Spicy Ginger Cookies

> Perrone Bigero "Cuvee 2001"

> A sparkling Rose made by blending Moscato and Brachetto, also in

Piedmont.

Highly aromatic with a bittersweet finish.

>

> Reservations - (718) 832-5500

> The Minnow

> 9th Street at 7th Avenue

> Brooklyn, NY 11215

>

[jaybee]

Sounds a like a good event. I enjoyed the last one. Lots of drink, some good food and much fun, along with a teeny weeny cigar and a long subway ride back to civilization.

[LaNiña]

Note: this event is in a different restaurant, and partner is a different wine shop.

P.S. I'm not going.