WINE & JELLY BEANS:
In an attempt to take wine to the masses, the crazy crew at
Wine X Magazine (www.winexmagazine.com) has taken the world
class Jelly Belly beans and have created the “Jelly
Bean Wine Bar” declaring it “a fun, educational
and flavorful addition to any party.” Wines, or varieties
of wine (i.e., chardonnay, pinot noir, etc.) have certain
indigenous fruit characteristics associated with their aromas
and flavors. Using the appropriate tiny fruit-flavored jelly
beans in the right combination the palate is treated to a
flavor experience associated with a varietal wine (i.e., a
cherry jelly bean to highlight pinot noir’s signature
cherry characteristic). Each kit contains a “recipe”
tested by WineX for a specific varietal/style of wine. Just
combine the beans as directed, chew them, and voila, you’ll
experience the generic flavors associated with the particular
wine you’re currently “researching.” For
a California Pinot Noir for example, combine two cherry
Jelly Beans with one each of French Vanilla, Buttered Toast,
Cappuccino, Raspberry, Strawberry, Plum, Pink Grapefruit,
and Pepper. You get the idea. Check their website for kits
and prices. WineX says, “Remember: the whole idea is
to have fun.” But some Foodie friends say they are waiting
for someone to come out with wine Jelly Beans that give you
a buzz. Hmmm!
A NIGHT IN PIEDMONT: Spend
A Night in Piemonte at Jonathan’s Ristorante (15 Wall
Street, Huntington, 631- 549-0055) and celebrate the food
and wine of the region. Jonathan’s will host a five-course
wine dinner featuring the food and wine from Piemonte (Piedmont),
Italy on Wednesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. Known for its beef,
porcini mushrooms, fine cheeses such as Fontina and Mascarpone,
truffles, chocolate, nuts and grissini, their crunchy Italian
bread sticks, Piemonte is located in the mountainous northwest
corner of Italy on the border of France and Switzerland. Jonathan’s
Chef Tito Onofre has created a special menu that explores
the regional cuisine. Each of the five courses will be paired
with wines from Piemonte. The cost of this special dinner
is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: An
eight-foot, giant screen, a Kobe Beef Burger (there are other
choices), appetizer, dessert and Football – it’s
Monday night heaven upstairs at Mac’s Steakhouse. With
a half-time raffle for two Jets tickets, a Mac’s meal,
the $35 per makes Mac’s a footballer’s hot spot.
OKTOBERFEST AT CANTERBURY ALES:
Iron your lederhosen for Sunday, September 24 for Oktoberfest
at Canterbury Ales (314 New York Ave 631- 549-4404, www.CanterburyAles.com).
Have a five-course German-style meal along with 10 Oktoberfest
beers — some German, some American Micros, and maybe
a surprise. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available
at the restaurant — $75 includes gratuities, taxes,
a commemorative shirt and plenty of food and beer!
NO MISTEAK: It’s Tuesday
night 2-for-1 Filet Mignons special at Blue Honu (363 New
York Ave, 631-421-6900). Served with horseradish sauce, red
wine reduction and bamboo steamed rice, you get dinner for
two for the regular price of $29 at the classy eatery —
go if you haven’t been there before – you’ll
enjoy!
STARS AT STARBUCKS: There
is a real sense of community inside the store on the Northwest
corner of Main and Wall. You’ve all been there. If not,
you’re missing a great cup of coffee or a creative concoction,
along with a group of baristas and a corporate philosophy
that somehow makes the big chain store feel neighborly. Besides
good brew and light food or snacks, there is a friendly staff,
many of whom have their roots in Huntington, and that’s
a good thing. Stop by and say hello and tell them the Foodies
sent you.
TEA TASTING: Try 10 of the
specialty teas at tea&tiques (408 New York Ave.) on Friday,
September 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Limited to 15. $35 pp includes
10 teas, scones and truffles. Info 631-421-TEAS.
FOOD FACT: Overweight is
something that sort of sneaks up on you.
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