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February 4
The New York City Winter Wine Festival will return to the Best Buy Theater in Times Square on Saturday, February 4, 2012. The 3rd annual wine tasting event includes more than 200 wines plus an array of light hors d'oeuvres. Tasting tables located throughout the venue will offer a wide variety of high-quality, unique wines from around the globe including a vast selection from classic regions like Bordeaux and Rioja, to newer styles from California, South Africa and Chile. The event features two sessions: an Afternoon Session from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and an Evening Session from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. For an additional fee, attendees can learn about and taste a selection of special wines at an exclusive VIP Wine Class led by nationally-recognized wine expert Leslie Sbrocco, founder of Thirsty Girl. Early Bird tickets priced at $69 are available through January 8. Standard admission tickets are on sale January 9-29 at $79. Final week admission (January 30-February 4) is $89 per person. There is an additional charge of $25 per ticket for those who wish to attend an exclusive VIP Wine Class led by Leslie Sbrocco. Advance purchase is highly recommended. For more details or to purchase tickets, visit www.nywinefestivals.com or order by phone at 866-811-4111.
February 7
At Tocqueville, you can show the woman you love that pink is the preferred color for Valentine’s Day! That’s because husband-wife-chefs-owners Marco Moreira and Jo-Ann Makovitzky are hosting their first-annual Pre-Valentine’s Day Dinner, Scotch Tasting, Jewelry Fashion Show and Benefit on February 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which is dedicated to fighting breast cancer. And their philanthropic event will be as enjoyable as it is gratifying, for guests can purchase stunning jewelry for their Valentines, sip Scotch and even enjoy an incredible three-course dinner! After selecting your favorite jewelry pieces, which will be shown by professional models during the event, take part in the open bar, hors d’oeuvres and Scotch tasting ($85). Or you can opt to enjoy the Scotch tasting and a three-course dinner ($175), featuring inventive dishes that show off the kitchen’s finest ingredients, such as Roasted Beet Risotto with shaved aged goat cheese, toasted pine nuts and Rosemary brown butter, Roasted Lamb Rack and Braised Shoulder and Raspberry Soufflé. Tocqueville, 1 E. 15th St., New York, NY 10003, 212-647-1515.
February 7
Do you ever feel the hidden gems on a wine list are buried from your view? New York is a notoriously difficult place to make good restaurant wine choices: prices are high and choices are many. In "How to Navigate a Restaurant Wine List" you will learn to decrypt wine list language and deconstruct NYC wine lists. This is Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit’s most popular class. The class, taught by Michele Anderson, MW, will take place February 7, 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Cost is $65 per person. Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit, 5 W. 19th St., New York, NY 10011, 212-929-2323.
February 8
Sommelier Blue Pilkington will oversee a multi-course dinner in honor of red Burgundy at Café Boulud. The wine will be paired with dishes like Vietnamese pho and pomegranate-glazed duck breast, among others. The $360 per person price is all inclusive. Cafe Boulud, The Surrey, 20 E. 76th St., New York, NY 10021, 212-772-2600.
February 13
Kosher wines from all corners of the world and dishes from more than 20 tri-state kosher restaurants and caterers will be the centerpiece of the Sixth Annual Kosher Food and Wine Experience at Pier 60/Chelsea Piers on Monday, February 13, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Kosher Food and Wine Experience (#KFWE2012) is the most comprehensive tasting of kosher wines in North America and will showcase more than 200 wines from 40 wine producers as well as an extensive selection of kosher liqueurs. Open to the public, admission to KFWE2012 is $100 per person. Visit http://kfwe2012.com to reserve.
February 29
Craving Spain? Get intimate with Monastrell, Garnacha, and Txakoli while enjoying Spanish cheeses. Such is the theme of the next Happy Hour … Class That Feels Like a Party! at Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit on February 29, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Tickets are $25 advance/$30 door. Go to www.bottlerocket.com to register. Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit, 5 W. 19th St., New York, NY 10011, 212-929-2323.
October 26-27
WhiskyFest 2012 will take place October 26-27 at the New York Marriott Marquis on Times Square. The weekend event includes Friday and Saturday night Grand Tastings and Saturday Seminars. Each grand tasting will feature more than 200 of the world's finest whiskies for you to taste. Meet the whisky distillers, master blenders and other whisky experts who will be in attendance. Enjoy a gourmet buffet all evening. For more information and ticket options, visit www.whiskyadvocate.com/whiskyfest_new_york.asp. New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, 212-398-1900, 800-843-4898.
Mondays
Make the most out of your Mondays by heading to Casa Nonna for its weekly wine special, Mark Down Mondays: half-priced bottles of vino with lunch or dinner every week! Casa Nonna, 310 W. 38th St., New York, NY 10018, 212-736-3000.
Saturdays and Sundays
At the Guilty Goose you can enjoy a Bottomless Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for just $20. Brunch lovers can sink their teeth into one of executive chef Christopher Parks’ creative brunch entrees while enjoying a never-ending Mimosa, Bloody Gladys made with shochu, or draft beer. Entree options include The “Guilty Goose” Omelette with confited goose, chèvre, heirloom tomatoes and olive dust and the D.L.T. made with duck bacon, fried duck egg, heirloom tomato, watercress, creamy garlic aioli and country boule. Guilty Goose, 131 West 23rd St., New York, NY 10011, 212-255-3727.
Weekdays
Every Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., G-50 Bar & Grill's happy hour serves up $2 East and West Coast Oysters, a $5 beer list with delicious seasonal brews, including Brooklyn Summer Ale and Sixpoint Sweet Action, and your choice of Absolut Vodka Cocktails, Merlot Bogle, Pinot Giorgio Atlanuta and Prosecco for $7. Ladies can enjoy free mimosas between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. No purchase necessary. G-50 Bar & Grill, 208 E. 50th St., New York, NY 10022, 212-888-1788.
Ongoing
Mix wine with tasting classes on a variety of themes and topics at the Artisanal Premium Cheese Center. Visit www.artisanalcheese.com for the latest offerings. Artisanal Premium Cheese Center, 483 Tenth Ave., New York, NY 10018, 212-871-3142.
Ongoing
New York Vintners offers a range of wine classes, from the basics at $50 per class to masters classes at $95. See http://www.newyorkvintners.com/ for details. New York Vintners, 21 Warren St., New York, NY 10007, 212-812-3999.
Ongoing
All day Sundays and Mondays, and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. the rest of the week, every bottle of wine is half price at Vino Vino. Vino Vino, 211 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013, 212-925-8510.
Ongoing
At Terroir's wine bar, enjoy a free glass of sherry during the 5 p.m.-6 p.m. happy hour and $6 glasses of wine. Terroir, 413 E. 12th St., New York, NY 10009, No phone.
Ongoing
On Mondays at Jadis, all wine bottles (except Champagnes and dessert wines) over $30 are 30% off. During happy hour Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. enjoy $4 glasses of wine and $4 draft beers. Jadis, 42 Rivington St., New York, NY 10002, 212-254-1675.
Ongoing
Enjoy all bottles of wine (including Champagne) for half price on Mondays and Tuesdays (and Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.). The Bourgeois Pig, 111 E. 7th St., New York, NY 10009, 212-475-2246.
Ongoing
The James Beard House holds winemaker events and other events for wine lovers every month. For a current schedule of events, visit www.jamesbeard.org. The James Beard House, 167 W. 12th St., New York, NY 10011, 212-627-2308.
Mondays
Mondays are "No Corkage" nights at Apiary in the East Village. Apiary, 60 Third Ave., New York, NY 10003, 212-254-0888.
Mondays
TriBeCa bistro, Cercle Rouge is hosting “Monday Night Wine Nights” in which bottles of red Burgundy are half price. Special guest DJs help give a sound track to your taste buds. Cercle Rouge, 241 W. Broadway, New York, NY 10013, 212-226-6252.
Fridays & Saturdays
Bobby Van's Steakhouse & Grill offers all bottles of wine at half price on Fridays and Saturdays from 4:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Bobby Van's Steakhouse & Grill, 25 Broad St., New York, NY 10004, 212-344-8463.
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