| OK, so, it’s 2010. Where’s my jetpack? My flying car?
The Devotay eMail Newsletter – Volume XV, Issue 1
But let’s face it, the only truly significant thing there is to say on a day like this (Besides “Enough with the cold already) is HOW BOUT THEM HAWKEYES! Certainly bodes well for next season too. Big 10 title is almost in the bag – does anyone dare say “national title hopes”?
A New Wine Tasting Schedule Kicks off with a New Intro Class: Taste Like a Pro!
Iowa’s longest-running wine tasting series is entering its 14th year by starting over. Our sommelier, Morgan Weiss, has written a new calendar that starts with a basic tasting class this Monday, January 11. This is a great opportunity for beginners to learn how to taste like a pro and for seasoned vets to test their chops.
Later in the year we’re featuring a few of our favorite local wines as well. Now I know some of you are wincing or curling a lip when I say that, but stay with me here: Yes, there is some sticky-sweet schlock to be had out there, but there is also some very good stuff that deserves our support so that they can make even more very good stuff. And we’re here to show you where to find it and how to appreciate it
So check out the new calendar at our website, and be sure to read all the caveats and fine print about how dates are subject to change sometimes and all that.
New Menu on Its Way
 Also Launching Monday January 11th, the newest incarnation of the Devotay menu. Executive Chef Kevin Henning and Chef de Cuisine Dan Knowles have really outdone themselves this time I think, especially with the introduction of Basque-style Pintxos (pronounced PEEN-chose) – amazing flavors in little bites for just 2 bucks. Order as many as you like, they’re delicious and great for sharing. Complete menu will be posted at our site on Monday.
Wednesday Forkcast: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs
Everybody who grew up in and around my generation remembers the old TV commercials that told us “Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti Day!“ My mom used to take that to heart, and Wednesday night we always got spaghetti and meatballs. I don’t know whether she used Prince brand spaghetti, but such things are of no matter to 9-year-old boys.
Perhaps I’m getting nostalgic in my dotage, but we’ve decided to revive the tradition, and make it a heckuva bargain for you as well. We’ve harvested our spaghetti (in the Swiss tradition), so here’s the deal:
Every Wednesday night (we’re open 5-9p) we will feature Spaghetti Marinara, with or without meatballs (your choice of course), with Asiago cheese, fresh copped herbs, bread, salad with our signature balsamic vinaigrette and one glass of wine selected by our sommelier Morgan Weiss – all for $15. Even at Olive Garden that would cost you $0.45 more, and I personally guarantee ours is better. Our wine pours are bigger too. |
In This Issue:
Of Note:
In 2009, a “recession” year, Johnson county saw the opening of 11 new restaurants and the reopening of several more following flood damage. The new ones are listed & linked here (in no particular order).
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