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Australian Wine Tasting – July 17th, 2007

barrosa valley This Tuesday (July 17th), we will be doing an Australian Wine tasting, featuring seven amazing wines from across Australia. Spike Maynard from Harvest Vintage Imports will be hosting the event, which is scheduled to start at 7:30pm. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858.

We will be enjoying these seven wines that evening:

  • Paracombe Hills Sauvignon Blanc
  • Trevor Jones Eden Valley Riesling
  • Schulz Zinfandel
  • Kilikanoon ‘Covenant’ Shiraz
  • Turkey Flat Grenache Noir
  • Brother in Arms “6″ Cabernet/Shiraz
  • ‘The Old Codger’ Tawny Port

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $28+GST and gratuity. Please call (780) 497-7858 for reservations as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tasting

  • July 24th: Andretti Wines
  • July 31st: Canadian Wines – East versus West

Written by Tony

July 12th, 2007 at 1:17 pm

Posted in Events 2007,Tastings

Movie Night – “Breach” – July 15th, 2007

This Sunday (July 15th), we will be featuring the thriller , “Breach”, starring Ryan Phillippe and Chris Cooper. As always, it’s a good idea to make reservations.

Plot: Based on the true story, FBI upstart Eric O’Neill enters into a power game with his boss, Robert Hanssen, an agent who was ultimately convicted of selling secrets to the Soviet Union. Runtime: 110 minutes. Rated PG-13 for violence, sexual content and language.

In addition to our full restaurant and bar menu, we will be featuring our famous gourmet popcorn. Reservations are recommended.

Check out these fantastic upcoming Movie Nights:

  • July 22nd: “Black Snake Moan”
  • July 29th: “Zodiac”
  • August 5th: “300”

Written by Tony

July 9th, 2007 at 10:22 pm

Posted in Events 2007,Movies

Wine Tasting – ‘ Summer Surprises from Around the World’ – July 10th, 2007

grapes This Tuesday (July 10th), we will be tasting some lovely wines from around the world. Marion from International Cellars will be hosting the event which starts at 7:30pm. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858.

We will be enjoying these seven wines that evening:

  • Segura Viudas Brut Rosado – Spain
  • Stella Bella Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc – Margaret River, Austrailia
  • Louis Jadot Marsannay Rose – France
  • Finca Antigua Tempranillo – Spain
  • Laurel Glen “Reds” – America
  • Wirra Wirra “Catapault” – McLaren Vale, Austrailia
  • Bleasdale Frank Potts Reserve Cabernet – Langhorne Creek, Austrailia

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $28+GST and gratuity. Please call (780) 497-7858 for reservations as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tasting

  • July 17th: Australian Wines
  • July 24th: Andretti Wines
  • July 31st: Canadian Wines – East versus West

Written by Tony

July 4th, 2007 at 12:41 pm

Posted in Events 2007,Tastings

Movie Night – “The Painted Veil” – July 8th,2007

This Sunday (July 8th), we will be showing the film, “The Painted Veil”, the novel by W. Somerset Maugham, starring Naomi Watts and Edward Norton As always, it’s a good idea to make reservations.

Plot: The Painted Veil is a love story set in the 1920s that tells the story of a young English couple, Walter (Edward Norton), a middle class doctor and Kitty (Naomi Watts), an upper-class woman, who get married for the wrong reasons and relocate to Shanghai, where she falls in love with someone else. When he uncovers her infidelity, in an act of vengeance, he accepts a job in a remote village in China ravaged by a deadly epidemic, and takes her along. Their journey brings meaning to their relationship and gives them purpose in one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth. Runtime: 125 minutes. Rated PG-13 for some mature sexual situations, partial nudity, disturbing images and brief drug content.

In addition to our full restaurant and bar menu, we will be featuring our famous gourmet popcorn. Reservations are recommended.

Check out these fantastic upcoming Movie Nights:

  • July 15th: “Breach”
  • July 22nd: “Black Snake Moan”
  • July 29th: “Zodiac”
  • August 5th: “300”

Written by Tony

July 3rd, 2007 at 4:45 pm

Posted in Events 2007,Movies

Movie Night – “The History Boys” – June 24th,2007

The History Boys This Sunday (June 24th), we will be showing the British film, ‘The History Boys”, based on the Alan Bennett stage play. The film won 2 BAFTA awards and garnered numerous other nominations. As always, it’s a good idea to make reservations.

Plot: An unruly class of gifted and charming teenage boys pursue of sex, sport, and higher education. Runtime: 109 minutes. Rated R for language and sexual content.

In addition to our full restaurant and bar menu, we will be featuring our famous gourmet popcorn. Reservations are recommended.

Check out these fantastic upcoming Movie Nights:

  • July 8th: “The Painted Veil”
  • July 15th: “Breach”
  • July 22nd: “Black Snake Moan”
  • July 29th: “Zodiac”
  • August 5th: “300”

Written by Tony

June 21st, 2007 at 11:57 pm

Posted in Events 2007,Movies

Chilean Wines – TerraMater Wineries – June 19th, 2007

chilean wine This Tuesday (June 19th), we will be checking out some Chilean wines from the TerraMater Estate Winery. Terramater Estate is one of the countries best known mid sized wineries, and the three sisters that own it have crafted some lovely wines from the light and fertile soils of Chile. Chris King from Sigrid Imports will be hosting the event which starts at 7:30pm. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858.

We will be enjoying these six wines that evening:

  • Paso Del Sol Sauvignon Blanc
  • Paso Del Sol Chardonnay
  • Paso Del Sol Merlot
  • Paso Del Sol Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Terramater Zinfandel/Shiraz
  • Terramater Shiraz/Cabernet

Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $26+GST and gratuity. Please call (780) 497-7858 for reservations as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tasting

  • June 26th: Around the World in 7 Sips
  • July 24th: Andretti Wines
  • July 31st: Canadian Wines – East versus West

Written by Tony

June 14th, 2007 at 12:12 pm

Posted in Events 2007,Tastings

Movie Night – Documentary Double Feature: “Wordplay” & “Jesus Camp” – June 17, 2007

wordplayThis Sunday (June 17th) we will be doing a documentary double feature. The first flick will be “Wordplay” starting at 6:30pm. “Jesus Camp” follows at 8:30pm. As always, it’s a good idea to make reservations.

Plot: “Wordplay”: An in-depth look at The New York Times’ long-time crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz and his loyal fan base. Runtime: 94 minutes. Rated PG for some language and mild thematic elements. 6:30pm
Plot: “Jesus Camp”: A documentary on kids who attend a summer camp hoping to become the next Billy Graham. Runtime: 84 minutes. Rated PG-13 for some discussions of mature subject matter. 8:30pm

In addition to our full restaurant and bar menu, we will be featuring our famous gourmet popcorn. Reservations are recommended.

Check out these fantastic upcoming Movie Nights:

  • June 24th: “The History Boys”
  • July 8th: “The Painted Veil”
  • July 15th: “Breach”
  • July 22nd: “Black Snake Moan”
  • July 29th: “Zodiac”
  • August 5th: “300”

Written by Tony

June 14th, 2007 at 12:04 pm

Posted in Events 2007,Movies

Martini Tasting – June 12th, 2007

martini artThis Tuesday (June 12th), we will be doing one of our ever popular Martini Tastings, featuring eight half ounce pours of some new cool new concoctions that we have come up with. Kerry Clynes from David Herman & Associates will be joining us to tell you about the drinks. The tasting begins at 7:30, so we recommend being a little early for that one.
Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $28+GST and gratuity. Please call (780) 497-7858 for reservations as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tasting

  • June 19th: Chilean Wines
  • June 26th: Around the World in 7 Sips
  • July 24th: Andretti Wines
  • July 31st: Canadian Wines – East versus West

Written by Tony

June 6th, 2007 at 4:42 pm

Posted in Events 2007,Tastings

Movie Night – ‘Little Children’ – June 10th, 2007

little childen movie This Sunday (June 10th) we will be featuring the drama ‘Little Children’, starring Kate Winslet and Patrick Wilson. The movie was nominated for three oscars, among its numerous accolades. We are going to begin the film will begin at 7:30pm on Sunday. As always, it’s a good idea to make reservations.

Plot: Little Children centers on a group of young marrieds, whose lives intersect on the playgrounds, town pools and streets of their small community in surprising and potentially dangerous ways. Runtime: 130 minutes. Rated R for strong sexuality and nudity, language and some disturbing content.

In addition to our full restaurant and bar menu, we will be featuring our famous gourmet popcorn. Reservations are recommended.

Check out these fantastic upcoming Movie Nights:

  • June 17th: Documentary Double Feature: “Wordplay” & “Jesus Camp”
  • June 24th: “The History Boys”
  • July 8th: “The Painted Veil”
  • July 15th: “Breach”
  • July 22nd: “Black Snake Moan”
  • July 29th: “Zodiac”
  • August 5th: “300”

Written by Tony

June 5th, 2007 at 4:32 pm

Posted in Events 2007,Movies

Wine Tasting ‘South Africa’ – June 5th, 2007

This Tuesday (June 5th), we will be trying a fantastic lineup of wines from South Africa. The tasting begins at 7:30pm on the 29th, and will be presented by Dana Danyluk of Renaissance Wines. Reservations are required, so please call (780) 497-7858.
Along with the wines, our chefs will be designing four food pairings to enhance your tasting experience. Tickets for the event will be $26+GST and gratuity. Please call (780) 497-7858 for reservations as seating is limited.

Upcoming Tasting

  • June 12th: Martini Tasting
  • June 19th: Chilean Wines
  • June 26th: Around the World in 7 Sips
  • July 3rd: Canadian Wines – East versus West
  • July 24th: Andretti Wines

Written by Tony

June 1st, 2007 at 6:17 pm

Posted in Events 2007,Tastings