This Week at Swirl Wine Bar + Market
Beth Ribblett
Happenings
Hold on to Your Wine Glass, March is Packed with Great Events!
With everyone distracted by parades, parties and costume making, I tend to keep the month of Mardi Gras a little on the lighter side in terms of events. However, I have made up for that with a vengeance for the month of March and am not sure how I'll still be standing at the end of it! But when great opportunities knock, you have to go for it!
This week we'll have our regularly scheduled Wednesday Nite Flites with Kimi and Mike at the bar pouring a beautiful flite of Pinot Noirs from around the world. Our Free Friday tasting this week will feature a special evening of French wine, food and art as we dedicate the night our to our friends and neighbors at Cafe Degas. Jacques Soulas and Jerry Edgar, owners of one of New Orleans' best French restaurants will be in the house doing a book signing of their cookbook released late last year. This evening will also be an opening art reception for Jacques Soulas' work which will be one display at Swirl through mid April. And don't forget our Saturday Happy Hour from 4-6pm with Hollygrove Market, see details below!
Next week join us with Antonio Molesini for an intimate wine dinner at the Italian Barrel in the French Quarter featuring the wines of Sardinia, one of Italy's most diverse islands. A beautiful 5 course menu to pair with the wines created by chef/owner Samantha Castiglione, incredible atmosphere in a true Italian style trattoria and Antonio's informative and comedic presentation make this a don't miss event. Check out the details below and I'll be posting the menu and pairings later today on our facebook page and blog. We limit this event to 25 participants and spots are going quickly!
Hollygrove Market at Swirl
Saturday afternoons are heating up at Swirl as we pair up with Hollygrove Market to be THE place to pick up your box of fresh, local produce. The infamous $25 Hollygrove box contains roughly 12 items at the peak of their season and can be picked up at Swirl on Saturdays from 4-6pm during our 1/2 priced Happy Hour.
How to sign up for a Hollygrove Box pick up at Swirl: visit hollygrovemarket.com
click on: Order box now
click on: Order Here for Pickup at our Satellite Locations
add a box to your shopping cart and any other items listed
at check out, choose *swirl as your location to pick up your box!
*To get your box delivered at swirl you need to order before 8am on Saturday
Events
Wednesday Nite Flites, February 29, 6-8pmJoin Mike and Kimi at the bar a flite of Pinot Noirs from around the world! Flites are $12-$15 and feature 3-2oz pours of really amazing juice. No reservations required, just pull up a seat at the bar and get your boarding pass!
Special Event! Friday Free For All, March 2, 6-8pm
Join us for a special evening of French wine, food and art as we dedicate our Friday tasting to our friends and neighbors at Cafe Degas. Jacques Soulas and Jerry Edgar, owners of one of New Orleans' best French restaurants will be in the house doing a book signing of their cookbook released late last year. This evening will also be an opening art reception for Jacques Soulas' work which will be one display at Swirl through mid April. The event is free and open to the public.
1/2 Priced Happy Hour w/Hollygrove Market & Chef Richard Papier!!! March 3, 4-6pm
Saturday afternoons are heating at Swirl as we are THE place to pick up your Hollygrove Market box of fresh, local produce. The infamous $25 Hollygrove box contains roughly 12 items at the peak of their season and can be picked up at Swirl on Saturdays from 4-6pm during our 1/2 priced Happy Hour. And to make this afternoon even more enticing, Chef Richard Papier will be in the store cooking up his delicious tapas using ingredients from the box! See instructions above on how to order your box!
Special Event! La Sardinia Wine Dinner at the Italian Barrel, Tuesday March 6, 6:30pm
Join us with Antonio Molesini for an intimate wine dinner featuring the wines of one of Italy's most diverse islands. A beautiful menu to pair with the wines created Chef/owner Samantha Castiglione, incredible atmosphere in a true Italian style trattoria and Antonio's informative and comedic presentation make this a don't miss event. Look for the menu and pairings in next week's email! $75 all inclusive, reservations made through Swirl at 504.304.0635. The event is limited to 25 participants and prepayment is required.
Special Event! Sherry Flites, Wednesday, March 7, 6-8pm
George Brown joins us for a new, highly rated, nicely priced lineup of Spanish Sherry. Taste 3 sherries of very different styles and learn about the production process while you sample some Spanish cheeses, nuts and olives! Flites are 3-2oz pours for $15.
Special Event! Book Reading and Signing with Local Author Constance Adler, Thursday March 8, 6pm
We're pairing up with Maple Street Books and one of our neighborhood authors to celebrate the release of Constance Adler's book, "My Bayou", a vividly described memoir that charts a personal and spiritual transformation along the fabled banks of Bayou Saint John. As a special treat, the reading will be an excerpt from the book that took place while Constance was at a Swirl in 2006. For more information on Constance and her book go to her website at constanceadler.com
Friday Free For All, March 9, 6-8pmJuan Hernandez from Domaine Select Wine Estates and Jared Breaux from International will join us for a tasting of 4 great wines from his portfolio, plus delicious tapas by Chef Richard Papier!
1/2 Priced Happy Hour w/Hollygrove Market & Chef Richard Papier!!! March 10, 4-6pm
Saturday afternoons are heating at Swirl as we are THE place to pick up your Hollygrove Market box of fresh, local produce. The infamous $25 Hollygrove box contains roughly 12 items at the peak of their season and can be picked up at Swirl on Saturdays from 4-6pm during our 1/2 priced Happy Hour. And to make this afternoon even more enticing, Chef Richard Papier will be in the store cooking up his delicious tapas using ingredients from the box! See instructions above on how to order your box!
Louis Dressner Selections Tasting, Tuesday March 13, 6:30pm
Join Greg Knaps from Lirette Selections for a tasting of six of our favorite wines from the Louis Dressner portfolio. The Dressner portfolio specializes in naturally made wines that speak to a sense of place, wines that are soulful and are never over-processed. These are wines from vignerons with no aspirations of fame, glory and ‘monster’ scores. They only strive to farm their land with respect and provide pure drinking pleasure! The tasting is $12 and reservations are recommended. Call 504.304.0635 to hold your spot.
Producer of one of our favorite Champagnes, Gilles Dumangin, will join us for our very special flite nite as her pours 3 of his gorgeous Champagnes, including his Premier Cru, Rose, and Brut Cuvee 17! This will be an unforgettable evening with some truly wonderful wines! Flites are 3-2oz pours for $15. More details TBA, I may need to take reservations for this one!
Friday Free For All, March 16, 6-8pmGeorge Brown joins us for a tasting of 4 great new Spanish wines from his portfolio, plus delicious tapas by Chef Richard Papier!
1/2 Priced Happy Hour w/Hollygrove Market & Chef Richard Papier!!! March 17, 4-6pm
Saturday afternoons are heating at Swirl as we are THE place to pick up your Hollygrove Market box of fresh, local produce. The infamous $25 Hollygrove box contains roughly 12 items at the peak of their season and can be picked up at Swirl on Saturdays from 4-6pm during our 1/2 priced Happy Hour. And to make this afternoon even more enticing, Chef Richard Papier will be in the store cooking up his delicious tapas using ingredients from the box! See instructions above on how to order your box!
Special Event! A Saint Joseph's Day Altar and Celebration at Swirl, Sunday March 18th from 3-5pm
Join us for an afternoon of Sicilian wine and food commemorating the relief St. Joseph provided during a famine in Sicily. Traditional food will be lovingly prepared by our Sicilian patrons and we will feature a selection of wines from the island by the glass at the bar.
Wednesday Nite Flites, March 7, 6-8pmJoin Mike and Kimi at the bar for our weekly flite nite! Flites are $12-$15 and feature 3-2oz pours of really amazing juice. No reservations required, just pull up a seat at the bar and get your boarding pass!
Friday Free For All, March 23, 6-8pmBeth Kehn joins us for a tasting of elegant, beautiful wines from Evening Land, plus delicious tapas by Chef Richard Papier!
1/2 Priced Happy Hour w/Hollygrove Market & Chef Richard Papier!!! March 24, 4-6pm
Saturday afternoons are heating at Swirl as we are THE place to pick up your Hollygrove Market box of fresh, local produce. The infamous $25 Hollygrove box contains roughly 12 items at the peak of their season and can be picked up at Swirl on Saturdays from 4-6pm during our 1/2 priced Happy Hour. And to make this afternoon even more enticing, Chef Richard Papier will be in the store cooking up his delicious tapas using ingredients from the box! See instructions above on how to order your box!
Wednesday Nite Flites, March 28, 6-8pmJoin Mike and Kimi at the bar for our weekly flite nite! Flites are $12-$15 and feature 3-2oz pours of really amazing juice. No reservations required, just pull up a seat at the bar and get your boarding pass!
Friday Free For All, March 30, 6-8pm
Join us for our regularly scheduled tasting of 4 free wines, plus delicious tapas by Chef Richard Papier!
1/2 Priced Happy Hour w/Hollygrove Market & Chef Richard Papier!!! March 31, 4-6pm
Saturday afternoons are heating at Swirl as we are THE place to pick up your Hollygrove Market box of fresh, local produce. The infamous $25 Hollygrove box contains roughly 12 items at the peak of their season and can be picked up at Swirl on Saturdays from 4-6pm during our 1/2 priced Happy Hour. And to make this afternoon even more enticing, Chef Richard Papier will be in the store cooking up his delicious tapas using ingredients from the box! See instructions above on how to order your box!
Antonio's Italy, May 26-June 2
Sorry, this trip is full! Copies of our itinerary and pricing can be viewed here: Antonio's Italy
Swirl and Savor
Our wine and food blog...here are a few from the past 2 weeks, but there are lots more at swirlandsavor.
Recent Posts
Tips for Your Hollygrove Box
"This is the second time we've ordered the Hollygrove Box and I am really excited by the contents
this
week! One of the things that is great about this box, besides the
fact that the produce is about as fresh as it can be and that we are
supporting local farmers, is that it makes us be creative
with fruits and veggies that we may not normally purchase. Kerry has
coined it as "thinking inside the box" and I just love experimenting,
looking up recipes online and talking to others about what they've done with the contents of their box." Click here to see what was in the box and recipes to try, Hollygrove TipsSimple Lemon and Garlic Pasta
Often working until 8 or 9pm, dinner during the week is usually a late night affair. Needless to say we keep our cooking simple on those nights, things we can quickly throw together for a healthy, balanced meal. Standard fare is Kerry's simply fried, fresh Gulf fish, or my Gambas al Ajillo (Shrimp with Garlic) with a big salad and pasta. The other night I made one of my favorite, quick pasta dishes with lots of lemon and garlic..." Click here for the recipes, Pasta.
A Little Cup of Italy
"I'll never forget the first time I had an affogato. Simultaneously exhausted and invigorated after a long flight to Roma and a puddle jumper to Catania, we had just arrived in Sicily. It was October and our first try at organizing a wine and food tour in Italy. As one of our partners in crime, Cynthia Nicholson, went to the rental place to start the long process of Americans renting cars in Sicily, she sent us across the street for a shot of caffeine..." Click here for the post: Affogato
Hope to See You Soon!
Beth, Kerry, Matt, Mike, Kimi and Sangi
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
504.304.0635
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