Close Encounters of The Gastronomic Kind

by Andrew Chalk

For reasons we don’t fully understand, Dallas is packed with interesting wine and food events in the next three weeks. Things could be worse. We could all be on the ‘Pyongyang Diet’. Here is a summary of some of the most interesting press releases that came across my (virtual) desk:

June 12th: Merriman Wine Dinner at Spoon Bar & Kitchen

Five Courses Crafted by Chef John Tesar, Paired with Vino from Merriman Wines

Dinner will begin at 6pm and is priced at $100 per person (tax and

gratuity not included). Seating is limited, so please call

214.368.8220 for reservations.

MENU:

Cuttlefish crudo, hearts of palm, jalapeno and pink peppercorns

“Brasher Block Vineyard” Old Vine Chenin Blanc

Potato gnocchi, Maryland Blue Crab and black truffle emulsion

Rosé of Pinot Noir

Maya prawn, kimchee pancake, kimchee butter, shrimp coral and baby radish

“Cummins Road” Pinot Noir

Swordfish “steak”, wild mushroom crust and red wine squid ink sauce

“Merriman Estate” Pinot Noir

Dessert to be announced

June 13th: Ruth’s Chris Robert Mondavi Centenary Dinner

We previously wrote about Robert Mondavi’s 100th birthday. Ruth’s Chris has the biggest public celebration.

June 19th: Raymond Wines Dinner at SĒR

Join us at SĒR Steak + Spirits for a special four course wine dinner, featuring selections from Raymond Vineyards and special guest and winemaker Stephanie Putnam.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | 7:30 pm $125 per person plus tax and gratuity

RESERVATIONS 214.761.7479

June 22nd: Hall Wine Dinner at Stephan Pyles, Sustenio. Fly to San Antonio from Love Field and stop at Stephan Pyles takeout place in the terminal on your way to his upscale restaurant in the Eilan Hotel Resort and Spa. The Hall’s hail from Dallas and make one of the bargains among top tier Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. A 90+ point wine for about $50.