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Next Food Network Star Open Casting 8/16/10
Posted by perle0 on 2010-08-14 16:17:37
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
| The Next Food Network Star, Food Network?s hugely successful culinary reality series, is currently casting for its 2011 season. They are holding an Open Casting Call in New Orleans, LA on Monday, August 16, 2010. This is the first time they are coming to New Orleans for an open casting call and they can?t wait to meet all the potential candidates there! |
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Lola's Global Spanish Cuisine Cooking Demonstration
Posted by bevo vino on 2010-06-04 07:06:24
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
| Join us for a very special event on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010, as Swirl Wine Bar and Market pair up with Angel Miranda, Chef/Owner of Lola's, as he opens his home for a demonstration of new, global Spanish cuisine cooking techniques by acclaimed Spanish Chef Fernando Sanchez Gonzales, assisted by Angel. Chef Fernando Sanchez Gonzales of Barbacana Restaurante & Tapas Bar near Madrid has worked extensively in fine restaurants throughout Spain, and has been invited to New Orleans to work with Lola's staff to infuse some new spice into their current menu. |
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The 2010 NOWFE Grand Tastings--A Seafood Delight
Posted by perle0 on 2010-05-30 22:48:47
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[Editorial]
[New Orleans] |
Once again, the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE) ended with its big event, the Grand Tastings. With one held Friday night and one Saturday afternoon, they have for the last few years taken place in the Superdome, where there's plenty of room for the massive amounts of wine and food. It's definitely the event of the year for wine-lovers and foodies alike (so often, the two are combined in the same person anyway), and this year was no exception. With hundreds of wines to sample and dishes for tasting from most of New Orleans's finest restaurants, what's not to love?
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Annual Tre Bicchieri Italian Wine Dinner
Posted by perle0 on 2010-05-16 14:17:24
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
Each year, Swirl Wine Bar & Market celebrates the best of Italy with an Italian wine dinner featuring the highest award-winning wines of the Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia, those given the "Tre Bicchieri" or 3 Glass designation. Given to less than 300 wines yearly, the Tre Bicchieri award is the highest and most prestigious honor that can be bestowed upon an Italian wine and is highly coveted by producers.
To best present the wines, we choose an Italian restaurant each year that demonstrates the same commitment to superior quality and match these amazing wines with their cuisine. We are excited to hold this year's dinner at Chef Adolfo Garcia and Chef Joshua Smith's southern Italian restaurant, a Mano. Chef Joshua Smith's menu will feature 6 tasting courses paired with 6 wines representing their respective regions. (As these wine are produced in limited quantity,
one 5 oz. glass of wine will accompany each course) Antonio Molesini, Italian Wine Specialist from Republic National Beverage, and a native of Cortona, will join us in hosting the event.
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
6:30 p.m. Cocktails (cash bar)
7:00 p.m. Dinner
$100 per person, tax and tip included
a Mano
870 Tchoupitoulas Street
Reservations:
(504) 304-0635 |
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19th New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
Posted by perle0 on 2010-04-20 17:46:22
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
It's that time of year again...time to make your plans for the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience! This 5-day event will take place May 25?29, 2010, in various locations throughout New Orleans. NOWFE, which Wine Enthusiast names as a "perennial 'Top Ten' Wine and Food festival," features over 15,000 glasses of wine being poured from 1000 different wines from over 200 winemakers from around the world, not to mention participation by 100 New Orleans restaurants. This will be the 19th NOWFE, and over the years this non-profit organization has raised nearly $1 million for worthy New Orleans charities.
You'll need to buy tickets and make reservations for wine dinners early, so make sure to plan ahead for this unique and wonderful event. |
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Ex-Saints Player Makes Extraordinary Wine
Posted by bevo vino on 2010-02-17 11:39:10
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
Swirl Wines is excited to have former Saint Terry Hoage and his wife Jennifer at Swirl Wines on Tuesday, February 23, at 6:30pm, for an informal, walkabout tasting of his wines. Meet the Hoages, taste some great wine, get your bottles signed and have a little fun with the folks at Swirl.
Terry's Story
What do you get when you combine an ex-NFL safety with a degree in genetics and a passion for farming? Terry Hoage, the two-time All-American from Georgia, actually spent a year with the Saints after being drafted by Bum Phillips, but was waived the next year by new coach Jim Mora. He then went on to a very successful 5 years with the Philadelphia Eagles, followed by another 6 years playing with Washington Redskins, Houston Oilers, San Francisco 49ers, and Arizona Cardinals. Terry retired from football in 1996. So how did Terry get into the wine business? Read on.... |
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Release Party for Nicolas Bazan Wines
Posted by perle0 on 2010-01-04 13:04:05
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
Release Party for Nicolas Bazan Wines
Saturday, January 9
6 to 8 p.m.
Swirl Wines
Join Swirl Wines and Dr. Nicolas Bazan for his first-ever release party featuring his amazing, small production Oregon Pinot Noirs and delicious food from Rio Mar. The event is free and open to the public. |
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Italian Wine Dinner at 7 on Fulton
Posted by perle0 on 2009-06-11 10:18:02
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
| 7 on Fulton invites you to participate in its Italian Wine Dinner, June 19,2009. |
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NOWFE 2009 Grand Tasting Review Part 2: The Wine
Posted by perle0 on 2009-06-03 00:14:15
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[Editorial]
[New Orleans] |
So now, the answer to the question you've all been asking yourselves: forget the details of the how the Grand Tastings went, how was the wine? The short answer is: voluminous! This year, I counted 150 wineries/importers/distributers in the event program, and each one generally had anywhere from 4 to 12 wines available for tasting. Yep, that's over 1000 individual wines, and each tasting lasts a mere three hours. So if you were able to swig one wine every 10 seconds or so, without any need to walk from table to table, point out the wine you want to taste, converse with the winemaker, etc., then you might be able to taste them all. Unfortunately, the laws of physics, not to mention the laws of human endurance, makes this utterly impossible. Even attending both Grand Tastings, thus effectively doubling the tasting time, I could not have tried even half of the wines on offer. With that in mind, let's see what wines stood out in my book....
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NOWFE 2009 Grand Tasting Review Part 1: Overview
Posted by perle0 on 2009-05-27 00:35:46
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[Editorial]
[New Orleans] |
Once again, the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience was a smashing success. (It doesn't seem too hard to go right with all of that delicious wine and food, but I imagine that it's a lot harder to put together than it looks.) Like last year, the 2009 Grand Tastings were held in the Superdome, and on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon of Memorial Day Weekend. The Superdome makes for a handy venue, since it has parking available for a reasonable fee and plenty of room for the exhibitors. Since the crowds barely fit as it was on Saturday, I think they'll be sticking with the 'Dome for a while, unless somebody has a larger space to offer.
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Don't Miss the 2009 NOWFE!
Posted by perle0 on 2009-05-12 11:55:03
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
The 2009 New Orleans Wine & Food Experience will take place very soon! Don't forget to sign up for events NOW. Many events may be sold out already, and others could sell out soon! In particular, you won't want to miss the Royal Street Stroll on Thursday and the Grand Tasting, with two sessions held on Friday and Saturday.
NOWFE is celebrating its 18th year this year. Today, it is nationally recognized as one the most prestigious festivals of its kind and features over 175 wineries and 1000 wines over the 5-day event, which now raises over $125,000 annually for local charities. It's not too late to be a part of this incredible wine (and food) experience! |
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Fois Gras and Wine Pairing Class at WINO
Posted by perle0 on 2009-04-21 11:24:35
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
| The Wine Institute New Orleans will be offering a class on pairing wine and foie gras on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. |
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Once Upon a Vine Approaching: Get Tickets Now!
Posted by perle0 on 2009-03-10 12:22:09
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
| Since 1994, Martin's has held Once Upon a Vine, a premier annual gourmet food and wine tasting in New Orleans' own Pavilion of the Two Sisters, located in the beautiful Botanical Gardens of New Orleans City Park. This event is a wine and food lover's dream, with a wine list featuring over 175 wines from around the world and with culinary creations prepared by Martin's Catering and delectable artisanal cheeses, patés and charcuterie. |
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French Quarter Wine Festival at Maison Dupuy
Posted by perle0 on 2009-02-03 16:47:16
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
The Maison Dupuy Hotel proudly presents the third annual French Quarter Wine Festival.
Modeled after the prestigious Boston Wine Festival, the dinners, hosted by either the winemaker or proprietor, will showcase wines from California, Oregon and Italy. Building on the success of previous years, founder Daniel Bruce has invited eleven phenomenal wineries to participate. Dishes for each dinner will be created to compliment the vintner's selections.
We welcome you to become part of this year's festivities and look forward to seeing you at the 3rd Annual French Quarter Wine Festival. |
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Swirl Wines Events for February 2009
Posted by perle0 on 2009-02-03 16:23:36
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
| Swirl Wines has plenty of events to keep you warm in the festive month of February. |
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Restaurant Review: Cochon
Posted by perle0 on 2009-01-22 14:08:19
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[Editorial]
[New Orleans] |
| After hearing about it for a while, I have finally eaten at Cochon, a restaurant in New Orleans that somewhat specializes in meaty dishes. It had been on my "eat here someday" list for at least half a year. |
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Announcing: Once Upon A Vine XV!
Posted by perle0 on 2008-12-30 16:57:01
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
| Don't miss Martin Wine Cellar's annual reception-style tasting event, Once Upon A Vine XV: An Event of Divine Taste Celebrating 15 Years. Tickets go on sale January 2nd at all locations. |
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An Evening of Cambria Wines at Restaurant August
Posted by perle0 on 2008-12-30 11:28:33
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
| Cambria Winery Proprietor Barbara Banke and Winemaker Denise Shurtleff will host a special evening of "wine, cuisine and conversation" at Restaurant August in New Orleans on January 31, 2009. For the event, Chef John Besh has designed a special menu to complement the distinct flavors and structure of Cambria's chardonnays and pinot noirs. |
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Plans Underway for 2009 NOWFE
Posted by perle0 on 2008-12-08 15:10:12
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
| When the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) was conceived 18 years ago founders had enlisted only 40 or so oenophiles and colleagues from the wine industry to showcase their wines at the debut Experience. Today, NOWFE is nationally recognized as one the most prestigious festivals of its kind and features over 175 wineries and 1000 wines over the 5-day event, which now continually raises over $125,000 Annually for local charities. Plans for the 2009 event, scheduled for May 19-23, are shaping up to be the epicurean extravaganza of the year. |
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Holiday 2008 Events at Swirl Wines
Posted by perle0 on 2008-11-18 13:24:12
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
| Join Swirl Wines for events and wines that make your holiday season sparkle! |
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