We're all saving our duckets, clipping coupons and some resorting to food stamps, so why do I keep getting e-solicitations for wine dinners in the upwards of $145 a person? Who is going to these pocket-cleaning events? There's a nice one at Gibbet Hill Grill ($125) I said I'd blog about, but when I looked at the price tag, I knew it would be subject for debate. The Stonehedge has a mighty one too. A night of wine, education and perfectly paired lollipop lamb could be in place of a vacation this year, but for my hard-earned dough, take me to the shore and I'll eat peanuts. Anyone feel priced out of these restaurant grabs?
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I work in education and we usually have an end-of-the-school-year get-together in June. Someone sent an email suggesting the wine tasting at the Stonehedge. I laughed when I saw the price. #1 We work in EDUCATION and #2 I wanted to be able to afford my trip to Ireland in a few weeks. I politely declined and several others followed suit. Needless to say, we didn't go to to Stonehedge.
GG what happened to your last post about bringin Merri back?
wine dinners on the cheap
www.localwineevents.com
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Weekly enews for your state or whatever state to travel to
Tyngsboro
http://www.winesociety.us/events/eventframe.htm
Nashua
http://www.incredibrew.com/winefests.shtml
Sandown NH
http://www.zorvino.com/scripts/eventPg.cfm
Woosta
http://www.winevine.org/id58.html
If only we could get one of these close by
http://www.enowinerooms.com/index.cfm
love the local news GG thanks!
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If you want to do a pairing dinner on the cheap try one of Cambridge Common's Beer Dinners.
http://www.cambridgecommonrestaurant.com
As the big chains close (Bennigans, Steak& Ale, etc.) I'm sure we'll see the small independents hurting too. I hate to see it. The domino affect is sad to watch, we're pinching pennies, so we eat out less, and the small restaurants can't stay in business. Prices are going up. I recently visited my favorite organic establishment in the Mill City and gawked a little at the price increases. Then, drove by a darkened Aiello and didn't feel so bad. Still, I know I'm certainly eating out less and brown bagging my lunch more.
how about someone (hint hint) searching out a DTL rest that would host a night allowing local enophiles (signed up in advance) to bring wines to the rest on a given night to share with other enophiles - the rest get's corking fees, food sales, etc - the enophiles get to share wine discoveries and socialize ... all in all - WAY cheaper than $125 pp. Just a thought!
I believe it is against the law to bring outside alcohol into an establishment with a liquor license.
As for inexpensive wine dinners, we'd planned one at the Athenian for 45 dollars in June. Had to cancel due to illness, but looking at dates in October for another one with the same price tag. We'll keep you posted.
About wine dinners, especially at Stonehedge Inn/Left Bank.
Consider the cost of a 3 course dinner there with a cocktail and bottle of wine. Fine dining, attentive service, I've come to expect these and have not been disappointed.
I've also done several of the wine dinners which feature additional courses and a wonderful wine pairing. Add in the delightful banter with the owner of the vineyard and that's why you can't get in for under $125 per person.
These wine dinners are not meant to be bargains, but a special treat for wine lovers and foodies who want to be exposed to something a level higher than the usual.
Wine dinners are to be enjoyed for the thoughtful and deliberate pairing of the food and wine and not as a casual get-together with friends who are looking for a fun meal together.
I know it all sounds a bit high and mighty, but there are some people who look at the experience as a form of education and are there to savor and reflect on the tastes and blending of flavors.
Consider also that the diners are there for the entire evening; there is no turn-over of clients, just that one seating.