Events for June 26, 2012

"Please tell them you heard about it from Don Rockwell"

Every Tuesday:

50% off all bottles of wine
Bar 901
Grapeseed
Zest Bistro

50% off selected bottles of wine
Addie's

50% off selected bottles of wine at the bar only, 5-7 PM
Fiola

30% off all bottles of wine
The Lighthorse (dining room only)

25% off all bottles of wine
a la Lucia

20% off all bottles of wine
Wine Bar upstairs at Bistrot Lepic (also features a complimentary wine tasting, 6-8 PM)

Free corkage
Argia's
Dino
Petits Plats (5-10 PM)

Food Specials
Clare & Don's Beach Shack - Haddock Sandwich (fried, blackened, or grilled), fries, and slaw for $7.50 all day long

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[This list will grow as new information is obtained. PR reps, please feel free to send information to us at media@dcdining.com]

Wines of Washington (state)

Chefs Poteaux present a wine dinner featuring Hedges Estate

On Tuesday, June 26^th,, Chefs Christophe & Michelle Poteaux present a spectacular dinner featuring the wines of Hedges Estate, presenting a $79 ($50 without pairings) prix fixe four-course dinner paired with wines from this acclaimed winery located in the Yakima Valley of Washington state.

The menu begins with an aperitif of La Bourgeoisie” Independent producer Chardonnay 2010; and continues with a first course of crab salad; yellow cherry tomatoes, tomato gelee and lemon thyme paired with CMS “Sauvignon Blanc” Hedges Cellars, 2009; followed by sausage & peppers with CMS Red Hedges Cellars, 2009; beef brisket BBQ with “Three Vineyards” Red Mountain Hedges Cellars, 2008 and topped off by Michelle’s fabulous Valrhona Nyangbo chocolate tart with Syrah reduction, caramelized bacon and black pepper & thyme ice cream married to DLD Syrah Hedges Cellars, 2009.

The history of Hedges Family Estate begins in June of 1976, with the marriage of Tom Hedges and Anne-Marie Liégeois in a 12th century church in Champagne, France. The convergence of separate cultural upbringings provides a strong backdrop for creating a modern day, but traditionally inspired wine estate. Ten years after their wedding, an opportunity to become entrepreneurs seemed like a positive move to economic independence, contrasting from the previous decade of working for large multinational agricultural firms. In 1986, this unique opportunity presented itself; Tom and Anne-Marie created an export company called American Wine Trade, Inc., based out of Kirkland, Washington State; they began selling wine to foreign importers. As the company grew, it began to source Washington wines for a larger clientele leading to the establishment of a negociant-inspired wine called Hedges Cellars. This 1987 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot was sold to the Swedish Wine and Spirit Monopoly, Vin & Sprit Centralen, the company's first major client. Authentic wine estates must live on for centuries to achieve acceptance amongst the world great properties. The second generation has begun to make its mark at Hedges Family Estate. Tom and Anne-Marie's children, Christophe and Sarah, are now involved in the business, and each has a special set of skills for understanding the terroir.

The Chefs Poteaux take pains to source organic and sustainably raised produce for their intimate bistro in Old Town Alexandria. The restaurant regularly features humanely raised beef, pork and poultry from Smith Meadows Farm and Bassett Farm, both in Virginia, as well as, using local farmer’s markets and farmer co-ops to select locally grown fruits and vegetables at their seasonal peak.

Bastille, named to Washingtonian’s top 100 restaurants in 2008-2011, winner of the Wine Spectator’s award of excellence since their opening 5 years ago and RAMMY nominated for ‘Best Neighborhood Gathering Place” in 2012 for is located at 1201 N. Royal Street in Old Town Alexandria, VA. Bastille is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch and dinner. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 703-519-3776; or online at Open Table: http://www.opentable.com/bastille. For more information, log onto www.bastillerestaurant.com.

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Hedges Estate Menu

Aperitif

“La Bourgeoisie”

Independent producer Chardonnay 2010

First Course

Crab salad

Yellow cherry tomatoes, tomato gelee, lemon thyme

CMS “Sauvignon Blanc”

Hedges Cellars, 2009

Second Course

Sausage & Peppers

CMS Red

Hedges Cellars, 2009

Third Course

Beef Brisket BBQ

“Three Vineyards” Red Mountain

Hedges Cellars, 2008

Fourth Course

Valrhona Nyangbo chocolate tart

Syrah reduction, caramelized bacon, black pepper & thyme ice cream

DLD Syrah

Hedges Cellars, 2009