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Contact: Bill Menzel
Smith & Wollensky
Restaurant Group
212 789 8134 bmenzel@patinagroup.com |
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Chicago's
Smith & Wollensky presents Wild Oak by
St. Francis Winery Dinner
5 Courses Paired with 5 Wines on April
2, 2008 |
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Chicago, March 21, 2008 -
Also available in
Boston,
Columbus,
Houston,
Las Vegas,
Miami Beach,
Philadelphia,
Washington D.C.
The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant in
Chicago announced today that it would
offer a special Dinner featuring the
Wild Oak wines by St. Francis Winery on
April 2. This will be the third in a
series of nine events that comprise the
Smith & Wollensky 2008 Pourings &
Pairings wine dinner series.
“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 St. Francis Winery
will guide us through each pairing for a
menu that includes Ahi Tuna Steak,
Colossal Lump Crab Cake and dry aged
USDA Prime Sirloin. “
Jane McGrath, VP National Accounts for
Wild Oak and St. Francis Winery, stated
“We are thrilled to partner with Patrick
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 Sonoma County gems including Wild
Oak Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon.”
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About Smith& Wollensky In
Chicago:
The 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 ST. Francis Winery
Wild
Oak by St. Francis are
hand-crafted, limited
production, varietal wines made
from 100% Sonoma County fruit
from St. Francis’ best vineyard
sources. Grapes are hand-picked
from small lots of elite terroir
in Sonoma County's most
outstanding AVA's including Dry
Creek Valley, Russian River
Valley, Sonoma Coast and Sonoma
Valley. Wild Oak wines represent
a tapestry of sensational Estate
and grower vineyard fruit. Like
the trees for which they are
named, Wild Oak wines offer
immediate and lasting pleasure
that becomes more beautiful and
complex as they age.
For over 35 years, St. Francis
Winery in Sonoma has
hand-crafted fruit forward,
luscious and full-bodied wines
from superior mountain and
valley vineyards in Sonoma
County’s best appellations.
While most renowned for its red
varietals, including its
Zinfandel (all old vines 60 -
110 years old), Merlot and
Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Francis
also produces a noteworthy
Chardonnay. St. Francis wines
are bursting with flavor and are
recognized globally for
outstanding quality and great
value. |
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