Weekly Nibble: Bourbon Tasting, Super Bowl Parties, Wine, Bone Broth + More Emma Jane-Doody Stetson January 23, 2015 Goose Island Bourbon County is taking over Gingerman Greenwich’s taps on Monday January 26! Goose Island Bourbon County Stout, Bourbon County Coffee Stout, and Bourbon County Barley Wine will be on draught from 7-11pm. Monday January 26 Napa & Co will hold a “Jordan Library Wine Tasting 2001-06” as part of their Winter Wine Classes. Jordan is one of the icons of Alexander Valley producing Old World style Bordeaux blends. Participate in a vertical tasting of 6 wines and see how well they age and how they’ve changed. $120pp (plus tax and gratuity). “The Reds: Wine and Meat” comes to Barcelona West Hartford on Tuesday, January 27th at 7pm. Join Chef Eric and learn the secrets to pairing red wines with hearty red meats. To make a reservation, please call 860.218.2100. It costs $49 per person. Are you feeling under the weather? Or maybe you're just in need of a wellness boost. Saugatuck Craft Butchery is offering hot mugs of nutrient-dense bone broth from their healthy, pasture-raised animals. Meanwhile, Barcelona New Haven and Chef Frank are holding a beer dinner called “Cena de Cerveza.” They’re pairing their delicious small plates with craft beers from 5 local breweries. To make a reservation, please call the restaurant at 203.848.3000. It starts at 7pm and costs $45 per person. On Wednesday January 28, Taco Loco in Fairfield and Herradura tequila join forces for a 3 course dinner with tequila pairings. The night includes dishes like Camarones con Tostone, Pollo Yucatan, Grilled Atlantic Salmon, and Churros. Enjoy a tequila tasting and 3 Herradura mixed drinks. To reserve, call 203-345-4437 or email events@tacoloco.com. Also on Wednesday, Dine Around Dubin comes to the Spotted Horse. Enjoy an Irish-inspired 3 course meal (including wine!) for $100 per person. The event centers on WestportREADS, sponsored annually by the Westport Library since 2001 and is co-sponsored by CTBites. This year the focus is Dubliners by James Joyce. The Big Game is coming up- what are you going to serve? Whole Foods invites you to join in a twitter chat to discuss entertaining on game day. Follow #WFMdish on Twitter to participate in the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST on Thursday January 29. Walrus + Carpenter of Bridgeport has 2 nights of music this week. Thursday January 29 it’s Van Morrison Night In Tribute while Saturday January 31 is Grit Rhythm. Friday January 30, you have 2 chances to try brews from Stratford’s own Two Roads. Taste the beers at Madison Wine Exchange in Madison and Cheshire Wine & Spirits in Branford. Both free events take place from 4-7pm. http://tworoadsbrewing.com/events Saturday January 31, Glen Liquors in Darien will hold an in-store Super Bowl beer tasting. Swing by to taste brews perfect for game day from 4-7pm. Taste of New Haven’s Theatre District Tour takes place on Saturday January 31. Stops include Wine Thief, Kelly’s Bistro, Temple Grill, Bar, and desert at Briq. It takes place from 3-7pm (please arrive early) and costs $55 plus tax. On Sunday February 1, Harlan Social will have a gourmet buffet in honor of the Super Bowl. The spread includes Harlan Burger Sliders, Smoked Turkey Reubens, Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Brats & Krauts, Braised Lamb Tacos and more! There will even be unlimited tap beer and house wine from 5:15pm to the end of the 3rd quarter. $49 Per Person, all inclusive. Bar seating is limited, call Tel: 203.883.8000 for reservations. http://www.harlansocial.com/ For more Super Bowl parties and specials, check out our list of 13 Tasty Places to Watch Super Bowl 2015 in CT. Looking ahead… AMG Catering has announced the dates of their 2015 Kids Summer Cooking Camps! See their offerings here: http://amgcatering.com/kids-camp/ The Big Brew New York Beer Festival returns to the Westchester County Center in White Plains on February 7th with over 250 craft beers in one gigantic session. General admission tickets are $60 for unlimited beers, while VIP tickets will be $85… but now you can WIN tickets through CTBites! Darien Restaurant week starts February 2! Click here for details: http://www.connecticutrestaurantweek.com/restaurant-weeks-ct/darien-restaurant-week/
