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Devotay eNews – January 2010 – Vol. XV, Iss. 1

Friday, January 8th, 2010

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“Eat all the junk food you want as long as you cook it yourself.”

-Michael Pollan from his new book, Food Rules
All the News That’s Fit to Eat Since 1996
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!

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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

Kevin and Dan.jpgAlso 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.

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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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Peace,
kmf
“If you eat you are a part of agriculture” – Wendell Berry

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The Devotay Monday Night Wine Tasting Series

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

The longest-running continuous wine tasting series in Iowa rolls on this Monday December 7th with Portuguese wines.

And it’s not just Porto! Here’s what you’ll be tasting when you make your reservation at 319.354.1001 and come to Devotay at 6:30 that night:

Quinta Aveleda Vinho Verde
J Portugal Ramos Loios Red – (Alentigo Region)
Dows Vale do Bonfim Douro Reserva
Sandeman Founders Rsv Ruby Port
Delaforce His Eminence Tawny Port 10



Caveats & Fine Print:

For those who are unfamiliar with how we do things at these tastings, it’s really quite simple, and a whole lot of fun.

One Monday a month we set aside a portion of the restaurant for those who want to revel in the glory of the grape with others of their own ilk. It’s just $20 this year, and for that paltry sum you get tastes (roughly 2-3 ounce pours) of 4 different wines in some sort of cohesive theme (this year it’s varietals), as well as a tapa or two to match and some sparkling conversation with winemakers, wine sellers, fellow wine lovers and of course Kim and Yours Truly.

All are welcome, from the novice to the bonafide sommelier. All you need is an interest in wine and the ability to bend your elbow. Actually, not even that – we have straws if you need’em.

Slow Food members get $2.00 off, and everyone who sticks around for a full dinner afterward can enjoy 25% off any bottle on our list.

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