We're past the midway point and no thread! Considering this, I suggest an offline in the next couple weeks- we can do it at the restaurant I'm consulting for (Sotto Sopra in Baltimore). There will of course be no corkage and the menu can include anything you guys want to see (the chef is a good friend of mine).
I recommend we consider: Fois Gras, Braised Veal Cheeks, and perhaps Kobe Ribeyes...plus a few family portions of pasta.
I suggest an Italian theme as the food is Italian!
Date: SATURDAY, November 1, 2008 Time: 7:00 PM
To sweeten up the deal, I declare:
1985 Fattoria di Sant'Angelo (Lisini) Brunello di Montalcino 1996 E. Fuligni (Cottimelli) Brunello di Montalcino
Plus a few hidden gems I found in the cellar at the restaurant
We can move the date/time to accommodate more people.
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If it stays Sunday, going all the way to B-more is rough. I might tough it out for the company and wine if necessary, but if it can be moved to Saturday, I am likely in for 2.
Posts: 3183 | Location: Alexandria, VA, USA | Registered: Oct 29, 2003
Where it stands we have 6 in, 2 more likely, and 2 more maybe. I think we should cap this at 12 for pour volume sake. I'll update this as people chime in!
Head Count: Mike + Kim: 1985 Fattoria di Sant'Angelo (Lisini) Brunello di Montalcino 1996 E. Fuligni (Cottimelli) Brunello di Montalcino plus a few surprises
Jace + 1: TBD TBD
Klymkev + 1: TBD TBD
Probable: Lentini + 1
Hopefully: HabuWorldTour+1
EDIT: Start time: We may have to start at 7 PM! If that is OK with you all!
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if it's saturday, i almost surely can't make it. that friday and saturday are two rare nights that i already have plans made for. if for some reason it gets shifted back to sunday, i'm in. if not, i'll have to catch you all next month. i'm assuming there'll be another offline in november, considering this one counts for october to keep the streak intact.
newsguy! I already convinced the restaurant to give me our best table on a busy night, so looks like Saturday is a go. This is DEFINITELY the October event...so I look forward to seeing you at the REAL November offline
Antipasti: Bresoala, Proscuitto, Porchetta, Marinated veggies, roasted mushrooms, cheeses, fresh figs, other misc. treats. Pairing: Champagne (can anyone help out here?)
1st course: Seared Fois Gras Brioche with lingonberry compote Pairing: I got something for ya
2nd course: Seafood Course: Prosciutto Wrapped Prawn Pairing: Either someone can bring a crisp white for this, or I have something interesting I found in the cellar that will do this dish well!
3rd course: Pasta Trio (Veal Agnolotti, Duck Tortelli, Black Pepper Gnocchi with shaved black truffle) Pairing: Brunello seems OK for this!
4th course: Braised veal cheek served on gorgonzola polenta (we can change this if you'd like to ossobucco, kobe ribeye, or braised cinghiale) Pairing: Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello?
5th course: Pinenut Praline Torte with house-made anise ice-cream.
Misc: a 70's something Taurasi will find it's way to the table as well
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I'll cover the champagne with a 95' Heidsick BdB Millenaires.
As for the other bottle, I was thinking 96' Borgogno Barolo Classico Riserva or an 88' Produttori barbaresco del barbaresco, depending upon others' declarations.
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Posts: 673 | Location: Washington, DC | Registered: Oct 12, 2005
Wow, this sounds like a cool night. S.S. is a great call Sarbuze. Unfortunately, the boys have an 8:00PM soccer game scheduled for November 1. Sorry to miss ya'll!
Posts: 754 | Location: Baltimore, MD, USA | Registered: May 09, 2003
Wadda deal! I'll bring a Brunello and a Barolo, getting close to knowing what they will be, I can almost see them, j u s t h a v e to d r i n k o n e m o r e. . . burp
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Posts: 239 | Location: Bethesda | Registered: Dec 29, 2006
Dinner at Sotto Sopra (405 N. Charles St. Baltimore, 21201) - www.sottosoprainc.com Date: SATURDAY, November 1, 2008 Time: 7:00 PM
Mike + Kim: -Surprise wine for Fois Gras course -1985 Fattoria di Sant'Angelo (Lisini) Brunello di Montalcino -1996 E. Fuligni (Cottimelli) Brunello di Montalcino -surprise wine #2 -surprise wine #3
Jace + 1: 1997 Rocca Felice Barolo Riserva 1997 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Lentini + ?: 1997 Tenimenti Angelini Val di Suga Vigna Spuntali Brunello di Montalcino
Hey, everyone. I hate to miss something as awesome looking as this, but I won't be able to do the 1st. Have a gret time and hopefully I'll catch y'all soon.
Originally posted by sibster: Hey, everyone. I hate to miss something as awesome looking as this, but I won't be able to do the 1st. Have a gret time and hopefully I'll catch y'all soon.
