Sorry, Scott! This thread has just become too cumbersome to keep a handle on.....

I'm pretty sure that table #1 is taking PlanoWino into the fold. Table #4 is maxed. If we can get a motion and a second from folks at tables #2 or #3 to add you to their ranks, you're in.

Tables #2 and #3?

PH

You know table three is the most east going, we'll take anyone.

You also know table 4 is HIGH MAINTENANCE.

Actually W&A this makes 28, you should be forced give up somebody to make it seven at each.

Scott can sit on my lap. He's in.

Table #1

wiml + purple
Steve8
futronic
lentini
longboarder
PlanoWino

Table #2

Redline + 1
KSC02
DoktaP
grossie
indybob

Table #3

VT +1
Stefania Wine +1
french16 +1
Scott McDonald

Table #4

Een +1
Otis
w+a
festiva
Gentleman Farmer
Skoshy
PurpleHaze +1

PH

Speaking for table 2, we'll gladly take anyone from Table 1, if so desired, to balance things out. Admittedly, we have the most elbow room now (and our lineup is pretty damn respectible).

Just offering...

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Originally posted by Stefania Wine:
Scott can sit on my lap. He's in.

VT and Paul,

Thank you for including me. Sounds like a great time.

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Originally posted by KSC02:
Speaking for table 2, we'll gladly take anyone from Table 1, if so desired, to balance things out. Admittedly, we have the most elbow room now (and our lineup is pretty damn respectible).

Just offering...

Table 4 is the one with the "stacked deck".

I guess if table 2 wants to maintain a respectable lineup, they certainly won't take me from table 1.

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Originally posted by wineismylife:

quote:

Originally posted by KSC02:
Speaking for table 2, we'll gladly take anyone from Table 1, if so desired, to balance things out. Admittedly, we have the most elbow room now (and our lineup is pretty damn respectible).

Just offering...

Table 4 is the one with the "stacked deck".

Table 4, keep your powder dry, we will declare soon!

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
Table 4 is the one with the "stacked deck".

They should! Just by numbers alone, the odds are in their favor!!

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Table 4, keep your powder dry, we will declare soon!

My eyes are tearing FUNNY!
I LOVE IT!!

KSC02,

The wines at our table might also bring tears to your eyes!

I wouldn't know what these wines are, with table 4 being so secretive. I'm holding my breath with anticipation. The build up is becoming almost unbearable.

But I'm sure my fellow brothers at table 2 might be 'coaxed' into sharing/trading some worthwhile juice. All in the spirit of comradery, of course.

Secretive? I'm sitting at the damn table and I don't even know what the hell we're drinking! Now THAT's secretive.

PH

Ok, boys and girls.....

I've gotten an initial "draft" menu from the owner at Campagnola. He proposes:

• Artisan cheeses and Salume
  
• Seared Sea Scallops, Sunchoke Puree & Oxtail Ragu
  
• Roasted Quail Wrapped with Pancetta and Braised Artichoke
  
• Tenderloin Rossini, Foie Gras with Truffle Emulsion
  
• Dessert and Coffee

I've asked for a little clarification on the first "main." I'm guessing he's thinking a little surf & turf kind of thing. Certainly the oxtail ragu would be a fine pairing with the Brunello flights.

I'm not sure how y'all are with artichokes and wine, but I asked if that component was a "must" for the chef on "main #2." I'm prepared to be overridden by the artichoke lovers amongst us.

I'm a big Rossini fan, but if anyone has serious "foie gras" issues, you should speak up sooner than later. Hey, isn't foie a no-no in Chi-town??


Thoughts, including pairing advice appreciated. Grazie!

PH

If anyone has an issue with foie gras, I'll gladly eat their portion.

As for artichokes and wine ... that's a tough one. Maybe braised leeks instead (although that's not exactly Italian).

Looks good to me though!

PH,

I agree that the artichoke won't do the wines any favors.

I was hoping for some deep dish and a hot dog

It all sounds absolutely great, but for the Artichoke, which I'm sure the chef will understand and can come up with a fitting alternative.

Otherwise, the menu is mucho

Throw some polenta in there instead. It'll be fine.

The wife claims to be allergic to scallops. I will gladly eat hers, however a substitution would be nice. As for the artichokes, it depends on how they are prepared.

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Originally posted by VT2IT:
The wife claims to be allergic to scallops.

Only one way to tell, VT2IT.

Should be an easy substitution of some sort, I'm sure. Let's see if anyone else chimes in on the rest of the menu.

I'll probably confirm the menu by around this time next week.

PH