Occasionally, we’re graced with a winemaker or winery representative who’s passing through Tucson. When they do, we’ll highlight their wines with a special dinner of four or five courses with a guest speaker- a winemaker, an importer or a winery representative. Watch this space to know about upcoming dinners, or make it easier on yourself by subscribing to our email list.
Hello, Feastlings. After a false start in March, we were worried we wouldn’t be able to host the dinner we’d hoped for with Sans Liege owner/winemaker Curt Schalchlin, but fortune has smiled upon us. Curt will be in town on Wednesday, April 20 for a five-course (six if you count a little mini dessert at […]
Hello, Feastlings. Some wineries make excellent Chardonnay; some make delicious Pinot Noir, or tasty Sauvignon Blanc. A handful, though, excel at pretty much whatever they do. Winemaker Ted Edwards has been making wine at Freemark Abbey for 31 years now, and he’s not only learned all the subtleties and intricacies of the winery and its […]
Calera Dinner at Feast with Josh Jensen Tuesday, November 17, 2015 6:30 pm Striped bass on a roast pineapple and coconut fritter, over sautéed spinach. 2013 Calera Chardonnay, Central Coast Star anise-brined pork belly taco. 2013 Calera Pinot Noir, Central Coast Grilled boar tenderloin with rose- prune bread pudding. 2011 Calera “Reed Vineyard” Pinot Noir, […]
Van Duzer wine dinner at Feast with Peter Keenan Thursday, October 22, 2015 6:30 pm Potato crisp with chicken liver mousse, curried cauliflower purée and a wild Mexican shrimp. 2013 Van Duzer Riesling, Willamette Valley Salmon “Sandwich”: Roasted beet soufflé, sandwiched between slices of New Zealand King Salmon, served over wild mushrooms with hoisin. 2012 […]
Buon Giorno, Feastlings. Wednesday, July 15th, Margot Hoffar of Fontanafredda Winery will be here with us pouring delicious Piedmontese wines for which we’ve concocted a tasty menu. The dinner costs $60 plus tax and gratuity, and the company, food and drink all promise to be delightful. The only caveat: web and email reservations won’t hold […]
Hello, Feastlings. When the busy season starts gathering momentum, we can’t help ourselves. Now that enough of you are back in town, it’s time to start doing wine dinners again. The first one of the season is with Larry Challacombe of Global Vineyard, importer of Chilean and Argentine wines. If you’d like to join us, […]
Scallop tartare and langoustines on Romaine with pear crisp. NV Gérard Bertrand “Code Rouge” Cremant de Limoux Potato-mushroom tart with smoked eggplant- garlic puree and prosciutto ham. 2010 Gérard Bertrand Corbières Laurel duck confit with aromatic cream, grilled torpedo onions and duck fat potatoes. 2011 Gérard Bertrand Minervois Braised short rib of beef with lacinato […]
Hello, Kind Feastlings. It’s that time of year, when grapevines go dormant, and winemakers, like Capistrano swallows, head for warmer climes. Peter Franus comes to Tucson from his eponymous winery to bring delicious offerings which we intend to pair with some delicious offerings of our own. If you’d like to join us, the details are […]
Hello, All. A few years ago, I was visiting Domaine Serene in the Willamette Valley. A lot of people know about Domaine Serene- there’s a big, beautiful winery with opulent tasting rooms and guest houses and they make gorgeous, Burgundian-style wine. We strolled next door, though, and there was a vineyard with a modest, log-cabin […]
How lucky did we get? Winemaker and fascinating individual Randall Grahm will be joining us to talk about his wines and his universe quite soon. Details below. Bonny Doon Dinner with winemaker Randall Grahm Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Feast at 6:30 pm Seared saffron spätzle with fava beans, beets, and sugar-poached blood […]