Du Vin Serves Up a Packed June
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Brasserie Du Vin has a full schedule of weekly wine dinners, wine tasting events and musical performances throughout the month of June.
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Every Monday, Chef Scott Nelson and wine steward Tiana Kahakauwila put together a three-course wine dinner with wine pairings. These special prix fixe dinners are priced at $49 (plus tax and gratuity). The seating is at 6:00 p.m. and is limited. Reservations are required. Here’s a look at this month’s menus:
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June 8 ~ Faces of French Grenache
- Seared Scallops with Salad of Watermelon, Blue Cheese, Arugula and a Fresh Black Currant Reduction
Paired with Chateau D’Acqueria Grenache Ros Tavel - Kahuku Sweet Corn Flan with Steamed Manila Clams
Paired with Perrin & Fils White Grenache, Rhone Valley - Roasted Chilean Seabass with French Lentils, Brown Butter, and Fresh Figs
Paired with Domaine Lignères "Cabanon de Pascal" Grenache, Languedoc-Rousillon
June 15
- Mandarin Orange Salad and Tiger Shrimp on Romaine with Fresh Citrus Gastrique
Paired with Grof Degenfeld Muscat Lunel Tokaji, Hungary - Chicken Cordon Bleu (Blue Cheese and Ham) Breaded with Herb Breadcrumbs on Wild Rice, Carrots, Celery, Onions and a Dijon Mustard Sauce
Paired with Justin "Justification" Cabernet Franc, Paso Robles, California - Bananas Foster Cheesecake
Paired with Fonseca "10 Year Tawny" Port, Portugal
June 22 ~ Wine and Swine: Pig Three (Delicious) Ways
- Warm Spinach Salad, Crisp Pancetta, Baked Goat Cheese Stuffed with Fig and a Creamy Bacon Mustard Dressing
Paired with Louis Jadot "Nuits St. Georges" Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France - Rillons of Pork Belly on a Slaw of Cabbage, Fennel and Apple, with a Calvados-Maple Sauce
Paired with Zaca Mesa "Z-Cuvee" Mourvèdre, Santa Ynez, Calif. - Buttermilk Ice Cream with Candied Bacon and Pine Nuts
Paired with Bodegas Toro Albala Don Pedro Ximenez Gran Reserva 1979, Portugal
June 29 ~ Menu To Be Announced
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Every Tuesday, Brasserie Du Vin presents their weekly wine tasting. These events are a casual and affordable way to learn about different wine makers and varietals. The $20 tasting fee includes tasting of 6-8 different wines and a cheese and fruit platter. Half-off appetizer menu also available to wine tasting guests. Seating at 6:00 p.m. is limited and reservations are required.
Check in weekly for an update of what the types of wines or which winemakers will be featured. Themes change weekly.
Every Wednesday, Brasserie Du Vin presents "Sessions @ Du Vin" – A live weekly showcase of local jazz musicians. Performers change weekly. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. with no cover charge. On June 3rd, Popular island performer and story teller, James McCarthy presented his warm personal style of folk-rock. See who else is scheduled to perform this month:
- June 10 Roger and Bernardo. This duo offers a range of foot-tapping Latin sounds.
- June 17 Sonny Silva and Friends. Always popular, Sonny performs of range of European jazz. He often brings both local and visiting friend to jam with him.
- June 24 Nick Gertsson and Guest. More info to come.
For reservations or more information, call 808-545-1115 or visit www.brasserieduvin.com.
Brasserie Du Vin is located at 1115 Bethel St. in Downtown Honolulu.
