Greetings,

Before I say anything I want to wish you all a Happy Saint Patrick's Day! In my younger days I would have been downtown at the parade, paying a visit to Pat Joyce's, etc., you know, enjoying the day. Today I am more of a wine guy, but that does not mean I do not celebrate St. Patrick's, and I urge you to not only celebrate this wonderful day (St. Patrick aside, it's pretty nice outside, cool but nice), but perhaps this entire weekend and head out for some good food & wine. We will be featuring Pork Osso Bucco (which is amazing), a little bit of Lemon Sole, and Silk Snapper. The days are longer now and spring is on its way, although it might be a bit nippy this weekend, so treat yourselves to a good meal. We'd love to see ya'!

Our wine board continues to feature the Cab from Joel Gott, the Sangiovese blend, Siena, by Ferrari-Carano from Sonoma, and the very fruit forward red blend, The Riddler, although supply is getting short on this one. I have also added to our supply of the Italian red Barbera from Riva Leone, available by the bottle or by the glass, which is among the best food wines out there. We also have a few bottles left of the Spanish Tempranillo, Tamaral. As I have told you, Tempranillo and for that matter Spanish wines are among the best values in the wine world, and this wine works very well with our menu. Our supply is limited, but fear not because I have another tasty Spanish wine waiting in the wings for its time on the stage. I also want to remind you of the Barbaresco, also by Riva Leone, that is available by the bottle and the excellent Pinot Noir from Oregon, Alloro, also available by the bottle. Alloro may not be the least expensive wine available, but the quality is there, and for its price vs. quality it is definitely a good buy. Lastly, I have a few bottles of an Italian red from Antinori, one of the most renowned vineyards in Tuscany, Rosso Toscana. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah, this is an excellent wine, its quality well beyond its $30/bottle price point. Just something to consider.

Whatever you may be doing today we hope you are safe and well, and we hope to see you soon. Thanks for all your continued support. Take care.

Ciao