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Contact: Bill Menzel
Smith & Wollensky
Restaurant Group
212 789 8134
bmenzel@swrg.com |
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Chicago's
Smith & Wollensky presents Simi Wine
Dinner
5 Courses Paired with 5 Wines on May 7,
2008 |
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Chicago, April 25, 2008 --
Also available in
Boston,
Columbus,
Houston,
Las Vegas,
Miami Beach,
Philadelphia,
Washington D.C.
The Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse in
Chicago announced today that it would
offer a special Dinner featuring the
Simi Winery on May 7. This will be the
fourth in a series of nine events that
comprise the Smith & Wollensky 2008
Pourings & Pairings wine dinner series.
The reception will start at 6: 30PM and
the dinner at 7PM. The price is $100 and
includes tax and gratuity. Guests can
reserve online at
http://www.smithandwollensky.com.
"We will present five great wines,
paired with five delicious
courses,"stated Patrick Norton, General
Manager of Smith &Wollensky in Chicago.
" A spokesperson from the Simi Winery
will guide us through each pairing for a
menu that includes Pan Seared Diver
Scallops, Crisp Duck Leg, and USDA Prime
Dry Aged Prime Rib. "
Judy Anter, VP National Accounts for
Icon Estates, stated "We are thrilled to
partner with David and his team and to
offer his guests a very memorable
evening. The menu was carefully created
after tasting each of the wines. We are
showcasing some of our finest Simi gems
including Sonoma County Merlot 2004 and
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
.There will also be a drawing for some
prizes at the end of the evening. "
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Smith& Wollensky in Chicago
is part of the Smith &Wollensky
Restaurant Group, which is a
leader in the premium steakhouse
segment. The steakhouses are
famous for serving dry aged USDA
Prime beef that is hand cut on
premises and are also acclaimed
for their award winning wine
selection, outstanding seafood
and fresh made pastries.
The original Smith& Wollensky
was founded in New York City in
1977 and became an icon for the
steakhouse segment. The Smith &
Wollensky Steakhouse in Chicago
opened in 1998, and has become a
favorite for dining,
entertaining and celebrating
special events. It is located on
North State Street, at the river
at Marina City. The restaurant
has a popular bar and is open 7
days a week for lunch and
dinner. The steakhouse features
3 stories of classic décor with
610 seats and 4 private dining
rooms. For reservations call 312
670 9900. Other Smith &
Wollensky steakhouses are
located in Washington, DC, Las
Vegas, Boston, Houston, Miami
Beach, Philadelphia and
Columbus, Ohio, where they have
become local favorites.
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About Simi Winery
Having been around for over 130
years, Simi is one of
California’s oldest wineries and
is looking forward to what the
next century of winemaking will
bring. In carrying on the spirit
of founder Isabelle, the winery
is devoted to the concept of
producing wines of a place,
wines that carry the signature
of the land upon which the
grapes are grown. Currently Simi
holds 500 acres of estate
vineyards within Alexander
Valley. These vineyards are
planted primarily to red
Bordeaux varieties and are the
source of Simi’s Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot and Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon. Simi also
owns 100 acres of vineyards in
the Russian River Valley and is
an important source for Simi’s
Russian River Valley appellation
Chardonnay.
www.simiwinery.com
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