Melissa Monosoff’s Wine Classes at Savona on Fridays Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Friday Wine Classes at Savona Each Friday at 5:30 PM, Savona’s new Sommelier, Melissa Monosoff will explore wines from around the world featuring different grapes, regions and themes. The cost is $25 per guest and includes a selection of six wines (3 whites & 3 reds) as well as hors d’oeuvres prepared by Executive Chef Andrew Masciangelo. Coming up: Discover the regions and grapes of Italy. From Italy’s Northwest Arneis, to Central Italy’s Sangiovese, to Nero d’Avola from the Southern region…Savona’s wine classes will provide a full experience from each area it explores. For reservations, please call Whitney at Savona, 610.520.1200. Savona is proud to announce the arrival of Master Sommelier Candidate, Melissa Monosoff! Savona Restaurant in Gulph Mills, PA is thrilled to announce the arrival of Master Sommelier candidate, Melissa Monosoff. Ms. Monosoff is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and has honed her skills at some of the top restaurants in Philadelphia, including the Fountain at the Four Seasons and Striped Bass. Melissa is also the consulting Sommelier to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Wine & Spirits Magazine named Monosoff one of America’s “Best Young Sommeliers.”  In addition, she was awarded the Bronze Medal in the national Jeune Sommeliers competition sponsored by the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs.  Melissa is the first woman in Philadelphia, as well as one of the first in America, to be a candidate for both a Master Sommelier and Master of Wine. Says Monosoff, “I’m looking to introduce a wine list that is more approachable, with a balance of good value and collectables. The Friday night wine classes will be a great way to showcase our evolving wine list each week.” 100 Old Gulph Road * Gulph Mills, Pa 19428 * 610-520-1200 * www.savonarestaurant.com ____________________________________ About Savona Executive Chef Andrew Masciangelo’s Riviera inspired cuisine captures the culinary spirit of the French and Italian Riviera, focusing on the use of local and seasonal ingredients. Savona is pleased to offer one of the largest wine lists in Pennsylvania, with over 1,000 wines from all over the world. Originally a historical stone inn dating back to 1763 on Philadelphia’s Main Line, Savona’s interior is elegant with a rich Mediterranean appeal. 100 Old Gulph Road * Gulph Mills, Pa 19428 * 610-520-1200 * www.savonarestaurant.com

Save Money at TANGO. Plus Kooky Halloween Cocktails! Friday, October 24, 2008

TANGO’S Preferred Guest Program

Save money everytime you dine!

Not a member of TANGO’s Preferred Guest Program?  Well it pays to join…

Sign up Bonus: When you sign up you will be credited a complimentary $10 to be redeemed on your next visit.

Gift Credit Awards: Each time you dine, simply provide your TANGO Frequent Diner Card or your phone number. When your food and beverage total hits $300, your account will automatically be credited with $25 for use on a subsequent visit.

Birthday Benefit: We will treat the birthday person to free lunch or dinner the week before, during or after their birthday (up to a $17 value). If your entrée is less than $17, only the entrée amount will be deducted.

Click here for complete details of the Preferred Guest Program.

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Kooky Halloween Cocktails at TANGO

Never mind the pumpkins and scary stories. This Halloween (Friday, October 31st) stop by TANGO for some frightening fun! TANGO will raise your devilish mood by creating a couple of spine-chilling cocktail “tricks” to “treat” you!

Mad “Eye” Martini 10
Stoli Vodka, Blue Curacao, Soho Lychee Liquor, raspberry preserves and blueberry stuffed lychee garnish
served up or on the rocks

Jack’O Lantern 10
Hennessy VSOP Cognac, Gran Gala Triple Sec,
orange juice, ginger soda, orange/lime twist garnish
served over ice in a snifter

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Book Your Holiday Party Now…
And Receive 10% Off!!!

With only 1 month until the holiday season begins, it’s time to start planning your holiday parties!

BOOK NOW and receive 10% off your total food bill!

Host your family or company holiday party at TANGO on any Sunday-Thursday evening (December 1, 2008 – January 15, 2009) and receive 10% off your final food bill!

PLAN AHEAD with this festive offer at TANGO!

Click here for menus and more information on our intimate private rooms (10-25 guests) and our spacious Main Dining Room with cozy fireplace (26-75 people).
Or call 610-526-9500 to check available dates.

Alcohol not included in 10% discount. All deposits must be secured for the party’s actual event date no later than October 31, 2008, for this offer to be valid.

TANGO * 39 Morris Ave. * Bryn Mawr, PA
610-526-9500 * www.tastetango.com

BYOB, Brunch & New Menus at Bistro Cassis & Pond Friday, October 24, 2008

New Autumn Menus at Bistro Cassis & Pond Restaurant Celebrate the flavors of the season with NEW lunch, brunch and dinner menus. Plus BYOB Sundays! New Autumn Dinner Menu Watch the seasons change at the picturesque Bistro Cassis and Pond Restaurant. Executive Chef Abde Dahrouch takes pride in turning the seasonal autumn bounty into fresh and unique dishes. As the weather gets colder, Chef Dahrouch serves up dinner menus that are more robust, home-style and saucy, like Bistro Cassis’ Lancaster Blue Hubbard Squash Soup $9 and Braised Lamb Stew $22 or Pond’s Roasted Petit Filet Mignon with Braised Short Ribs Cannelloni $30. For those looking for a great deal, all appetizers, entrees and desserts on Bistro Cassis’ a la carte menu are also offered as 3 courses for $35! New Lunch Menu, too! The Lunch Menu at Bistro Cassis and Pond offers Turkey BLT $13, their Signature Kobe Beef Burger $13 and Sautéed Salmon Salad with Wakame Seaweed and Ginger Soy $15. Plus, check out Bistro Cassis’ new EXPRESS LUNCH which offers soup or salad, sandwich and dessert…and it’s also easy on the wallet at just $14.95. Sunday Brunch & BYOB Dinner Diners looking for a delicious Sunday Brunch at a reasonable price, should look no further than Bistro Cassis. Along with a jazz duo, Sunday Brunch includes entrée, fresh fruit salad, a basket of Viennoiserie and glass of Champagne, Mimosa, Bellini or Kir Royale for $21.95. Sunday Evenings Bistro Cassis is BYOB. Now that’s the best deal in town! Call 610.293.9411 to reserve your seat. 175 King of Prussia Road Radnor, PA 19087 610-293-9411 www.cassis-bistro.net www.pondrestaurant.com

Money Saving Deals at Gypsy Saloon Wednesday, October 8, 2008

$urvive the $lumping Economy
at Gypsy Saloon & Stella Blu

Gypsy Saloon’s Nightly Specials

We understand that times are tough. So, the folks at Gypsy Saloon & Stella Blu have created some great deals to help ease the pain…

Monday: Order from our pizza & stromboli menu and choose from Gypsy’s $20 wine list!
Monday Night Football in the bar: Complimentary appetizers, $3 Heineken & Heineken Light bottles and $2 Yuengling & Miller Lite drafts (during the game)

Tuesday: 1/2 off the entire wine list!

Wednesday: $3.50 Sam Adams pints- ALL DAY!

Thursday: $6 martini specials & $3 Blue Moon pints from 9-11. Live music from 8:30-12
(in the bar only)

Friday: $4 Frankaritas and $3 Amstel Light, Heineken Light & Corona Light from 10-12
(in the bar only)

Saturday: $4 Stella Artois drafts from 10-12 and live music by Steamboat Annie 10-1:30
(in the bar only)

Sunday: Bella Luna Pizza Kitchen menu and Gypsy’s $5 bar menu are offered
(in the bar only)

5-Course Wine Dinner at Friday Saturday Sunday Friday, October 3, 2008

Friday Saturday Sunday’s 5-Course Autumn Wine Dinner

October is here and that means Halloween, falling leaves and Friday Saturday Sunday’s Autumn Wine Dinner!

On Wednesday, October 22nd, Chef Reese Skulteti will present a 5 course menu perfectly paired with wine. The cost is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Matthew Esser, from Shiffrin Selections and Friday Saturday Sunday’s Weaver Lilley, will be pouring and chatting with diners about the selected wines.

Dinner is served from 5:30 – 10:30 PM. Call 215-546-4232 to reserve your table now.

5 Courses, 5 Wines, $75
Chef Reese Skulteti
Wines by Shiffrin Selections

First Course
Shrimp and Sweet Potato Fritter

‘06 Viridian, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Second Course
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
roasted pine nuts and black currants

‘07 Vina Robles “Jardine Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc, California

Third Course
Honey Soy Grilled Quail
with maple roasted spaghetti squash

‘05 Copeland Creek Chardonnay, California

Fourth Course
Agnolotti Osso Buco
half moon ravioli stuffed with slowly braised veal and mirepoix

‘06 Joel Gott Zinfandel, California

Fifth Course
Your choice of Desserts
by Pastry Chef Oi

Schuetz-Randall Port, California

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261 South 21st St. · 215-546-4232 · frisatsun.com
Where every bottle of wine is just $10 above cost.