Archives for the 'Wine' Category
Dining Out Club at Rioja Tapas Restaurant
| May 18, 2008 | ||
Love eating out? Looking for new places to try and new people to share the experience?
I’m the organizer for Dining Out Club/Houston! We’re a growing bunch of dedicated foodies, all wanting to find exciting places to meet and eat. Once or more each month we go to different restaurants somewhere in (or near) Houston. I’m anxious for you to join in the fun!
- There are no club fees!
- Each attendee pays their own food bill.
- This meeting starts at 12:00noon and lasts about two hours.
- Some people stay around after the meal to enjoy the venue and the company.
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This Meeting
About Rioja Restaurant
Experience the award-winning cuisine and rich ambiance that has made Rioja Spanish Tapas one of Houston’s Premiere destination restaurants.
Winner of Best Paella in Houston
2008 Wine Enthusiast Magazine names La Rioja the “Worlds Best Wine Growing Region.”
About Tapas
Tapas is the name for a wide variety of appetizers in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold, such as mixed olives and cheese, or warm, such as puntillitas, Andalusian battered, fried baby squid. In the United States and the United Kingdom, tapas have evolved into an entire cuisine; at Spanish restaurants, patrons may order many different small tapas, and combine them for a full meal.
Rioja Restaurant
11920-J Westheimer near Kirkwood
Houston TX 77077
(281) 531-5569
www.riojarestaurant.com
Drinking Out Club at the Treehouse in Discovery Green
| May 1, 2008 | ||
Are you a fan of classic cocktails?
Want to learn more about cocktails and spirits? Want to enjoy evenings out at the Houston bar scene? Want to meet people who enjoy the pleasures of a good drink in a fun place?
Drinking Out Club / Houston is all about cocktails and the fine art of drinking out. Join us as we visit some of the best bars in Houston.
- There’s no fee!
- Each attendee pays for their own drinks and food.
- The meeting starts at 6:30pm but people start drinking whenever they show up. Come on time… you don’t want to fall behind.
- Meetings last about an hour. Some people stay around after the meeting to enjoy the venue and the company.
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This Meeting
Join us at The Grove (downtown Houston near the convention center).
The Treehouse at The Grove Restaurant - Discovery Green
1611 Lamar
Houston TX 77010
(713) 337-7321
The Grove at Discovery Green
The Grove combines contemporary architecture with warm colors and rich wood. The building was designed by noted architect Larry Speck, the former dean of the school of architecture at the University of Texas. Interiors are by SDG partner Candice Schiller.
From its setting on the south side of the park, The Grove looks out to a stand of mature live oaks. The first level bar and dining room have dramatic floor to ceiling glass. The second level features a large outdoor bar floating among the tree tops.
The menu at The Grove by Chef Robert Del Grande will serve up steaks, seafood, and rotisserie specialties. The bar menu will offer more casual far, such as the signature cheeseburger made famous at Café Annie.
Houston Wine Geeks at Divino Wine Bar
| April 23, 2008 | ||
Scared of WineSpeak?
Embarrassed when you have to read and order from a wine list? Want to know more about wine and how to enjoy it?
Houston Wine Geeks is an informal group of wine enthusiasts focused on the ins-and-outs of wine appreciation and wine education.
I’m taking a $1,500 wine appreciation course from the International Sommeliers Guild. My ultimate goal: achieving certification as a sommelier. Every Monday I attend wine class from 4pm to 11pm at the University of Houston. Every Wednesday I share what I’ve learned.
The Houston Wine Geeks weekly meetings are my study group. I’m sharing what I learn and I’m there to learn from you, all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
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Interested? Sign up and RSVP for our next meeting. Come every week or come when you can!
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This Meeting
Join us at Divino as we sample their extensive wine by the glass menu.
Divino Wine Bar and Restaurant
1830 West Alabama
Houston TX 77098
(713) 807-1123
www.divinohouston.com
About Divino Wine Bar and Italian Restaurant
Established in 2001 by father and son team of Jim & Patrick McCray, divino offers an authentic food and wine experience in the tradition of Italy’s much loved trattorias and enotecas.
Divino’s wine program is highlighted by an eclectic, Italian heavy wine list, with as many as thirty wines offered by the glass. A user-friendly pricing policy allows diners to enjoy fine wines for significantly less than at many of Houston?s restaurants.
The kitchen offers both classic and modern dishes that represent the best of regional Italian cooking. Specialties include housemade pastas including the signature “Emily’s Goat Cheese Ravioli,” seasonal specials and exquisitely prepared seafood. A special emphasis is given to the cooking of Emilia-Romagna where Patrick trained as a chef.
Houston Wine Geeks at The Chocolate Bar
| April 16, 2008 | ||
Scared of WineSpeak?
Embarrassed when you have to read and order from a wine list? Want to know more about wine and how to enjoy it?
Houston Wine Geeks is an informal group of wine enthusiasts focused on the ins-and-outs of wine appreciation and wine education.
I’m taking a $1,500 wine appreciation course from the International Sommeliers Guild. My ultimate goal: achieving certification as a sommelier. Every Monday I attend wine class from 4pm to 11pm at the University of Houston. Every Wednesday I share what I’ve learned.
The Houston Wine Geeks weekly meetings are my study group. I’m sharing what I learn and I’m there to learn from you, all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
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Interested? Sign up and RSVP for our next meeting. Come every week or come when you can!
RSVP Required for this event! FYI: We use www.meetup.com as our RSVP/Membership tracking tool. It’s free for you! |
Special Bring-Your-Own Bottle to Share Meeting
Join us at the Chocolate Bar for a special BYOB event pairing wine and chocolate.
$8-10 fee for the food. Bring a bottle of wine to share with the group. Theme is pairing with chocolate: bring a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and/or Port (suggest 1 bottle per attendee).
The Chocolate Bar
1835 W Alabama St
Houston TX 77098
(713) 520-8599
www.theoriginalchocolatebar.com
About The Chocolate Bar
Yes, you have found the dream store you had only fantasized about. The most unbelievable chocolate store in Houston. Come in today to nibble on a slice of chocolate heaven or try one or all of our 24 flavors of homemade ice cream. Brownies, cakes, pies, moouse and coffee, it’s all waiting for you. Chocolate-covered popcorn. The most incredible taste of salty combined with creamy milk chocolate. Sugar free chocolate tastes just like real chocolate. We have a variety of chocolate novelties and profession gift sets. Chocolate greeting bars-an extra treat for any suitable occasion. Chocolate party mixes make any party complete. Nibble one piece at a time from our vast selection of clusters & treats. Chocolate pizza-looks like pizza, but it’s all chocolate. You’ve got to experience the chocolate bar.
