Crab season has hit Sonoma County at last, fresh from the Pacific and perking up December's winter menus here in downtown Petaluma's restaurant row. If you are in town this evening (Friday, December 4th), or you fancy a drive up from Marin, down from Santa Rosa or across from Sonoma, don't miss out on Della Fattoria's Fabulous, annual Crab and Champagne supper. Reservations are recommended, especially as there will be live, musical entertainment by Cuerva Band (An unusual interpretation of Americana Contra and Brazilian Choro)mixed with early 30's European folk music.to set a magical mood for tastiest crustaceans and top-drawer, festive bubbly.
Think Crab Louie Thousand Island, Avovcado, Black Olives & Ranch Egg for starters, Crab & Havarti Pressata, Catalan Beef Stew, Potatoes, Leeks, Fennel, Spanish Olives on Polenta Integrale or Ravioli Herbed Ricotta & Chard Filled Ravioli in Marinara, Shaved Parmesan to follow. Or how about Leek & Mushroom Bechamel, Picholine Olives, Pepper Flake Mozzarella & Bellwether Farms Ricotta?
707-763-0161 or elisa@dellafattoria.com
For all you Champagne Charlie's out there who can't get enough of sparkly toasts this Christmas and New Year, how about the ultimate Champagne tasting over at Vine and Barrel, Sonoma Country Life's favorite independent wine sellers, on kentucky Street, also in downtown Petaluma. If you have never been to one of V & B owner Jason's outrageous tastings, its time to remedy that on December 12th at 3pm prompt:
"This is my favorite event of the year and the 3rd Annual Champagne and Oyster Tasting," says Jason. "We will feature all the great Champagnes and sparkling wines from around the world from Bruno Paillard, Monopole and Heidseick and Lucien Albrecht from France to IronHorse, Schramsberg and J Sparkling from California to Zardetto and the great Proseccos from Italy over to the very best Cavas from Spain – including Salvatore Dali’s favorite."
There will be at least 20 different houses of Champagne and Sparkling pouring for this festive tasting. "We will dine on 500 oysters, the finest pate, wonderful caviar and the most delicious local cheeses," promises Jason, who does expect the event to sell out – as it has every Christmas. Cost is $30 per person to taste all so many of these enticing sparkling wines and Champagnes of the world along with delicious pairings. Attendees are entitled to 10% off anything they want to purchase in Vine and Barrel that same day. A great chance to stock up for your holiday wines and champagnes while supporting local business.
(707) 765-1112 or jason@vineandbarrel.com
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