Don't Miss August Restaurant's Loire Valley Chenin Blanc Meal This Tuesday! There are still some seats left and rumor has it that Alice Feiring, the wine journalist, might be in attendence at her regular table at 359 Bleecker Street! This looks like a great event and I would be in attendence but have to go the Master Sommelier Conference in Omaha, Nebraska later today. Chef Tony Liu has prepared a range of regionally inspired dishes to go with some great wines. Joanna Sherman, the wine educator, will be there to talk about the wines as will Ryan Ibsen from August. Here's what you'll get: 1st Course Belon Oyster with Nasturtium Soup Francoise Chidaine Montlouis-Sur-Loire Brut NV 2nd Course Poached Char with Petit Gris and Green Garlic Domaine du Closel Savennieres “Clos Papillion” Sec 2004 3rd Course Roasted Pork Loin with Jasnieres Prunes Domaine de Belliviere Jasnieres “Les Rosiers” 2004 4thCourse Pear Fourme d’Ambert Moulin Touchais Coteaux de Layon 1993 The meal is $75.00, plus tax, plus a $20.00 tip. Don't miss this event! Reservations are required and can be made by calling the restaurant at 212.929.8727.
Doesn't look like much for alice to eat. |