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Summertime Wine

foodie2 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:29:29 +0000

As temperatures soar into the 90s, some days into the 100s here in the mountains — one can only imagine what the heat index is in Hilton Head Island or Wild Dunes or in downtown Charleston — the refreshing, light flavor of white wine beckons even the most stalwart red wine drinker.

If you are used to drinking red as I am, you know little about white wine. Erik Asimov, in the New York Times, recommends a nicely chilled sauvignon blanc, also called fume blanc, an archaic term coined by Robert Mondavi in the 60s. Learn more about what makes a good white wine from Asimov, but bottom line? Drink Cakebread, Sonoma Coast, Frog’s Leap, Hanna or Sterling. Oh, and it tastes better if you drink it at Flight Wood Grill and Wine Bar

Cohn Wine Dinner, August 13 7 pm

foodie2 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:01:01 +0000

You are invited!

Flight Wood Grill and The Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company
present an evening to remember featuring the cuisine of Executive Chef Rob Keener and wine and olive oil tastings from the Cohn Winery.

Space is limited! Call 828-694-1030 to make a reservation with your credit card. Cost: $65 plus tax and gratuity.

Menu

August 13, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Amuse Bouche

Watermelon and applewood smoked bacon

Salad

Olive oil poached lobster Napoleon with avocado and mango
BR Cohn Sonoma Chardonnay, 2007

Starter
Pan-seared duck breast with cellophane noodles & miso
BR Cohn Silver Label North Coast Cabernet, 2006

Entrée
Mixed grill - petite filet and Colorado lamb-
Black summer truffles and house steak sauce
BR Cohn Sonoma Merlot, 2004 and BR Cohn Sonoma SyrCab, 2004

Dessert
Flourless chocolate cake
BR Cohn Olive Hill Estate Vineyard Sonoma
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004

Wine Makes Food Taste Better Except if it’s from North Dakota

foodie2 — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:24:28 +0000

Check out the post, Wine and the Spillover Effect. Apparently, we’ve all been trained from childhood that brands are better. But, in fact, we all like “Two Buck Chuck” if it’s packaged nicely and comes from a region somewhat known for vineyards and wine making. Interesting reading.

Music on Mondays

foodie2 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:19:29 +0000

Monday night is Live Music Night
from 6 pm to 9 pm

Have you heard guitar great Mark Yaxley yet? Mark has an impressive background that includes working with musical greats like Quincy Jones, Allman Brothers’ Wayne Haynes and Chic Corea. He’s recorded six CD’s, one of which has been featured on NPR. He now teaches jazz and classical guitar at UNCA.

Menu Updates!

foodie2 — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:44:21 +0000

I haven’t had it yet, but Don Jennings says Rob’s barbeque ribs are up there with the best. Also new is the blueberry cobbler and pasta dish of the day and a vegetarian entree of the day.

Upcoming Wine Dinner at Flight Wood Grill

foodie2 — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:56:12 +0000

On June 5th, Flight will host a wine dinner featuring Gemtree wines from McClaren Vale, South Australia owned by the Buttery Family.

Rob is working on the menu and Nan is choosing the wines to feature. We’ll let you know all the details as soon as possible. But mark the date now! One detail we do know is that space is limited.

Know already that you’d like to attend? Call 828-694-1030 and make your reservation.

What does a chef cook at home for his family?

foodie2 — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:19:51 +0000

Chef Rob Keener will be featured on WLOS’ noonish cooking show. Rather than focus on the recipes used at Flight, Rob chose to present the recipes he makes at home for his family. Here’s a favorite:

QUICK CARNE ASADA TACOS.pdf

sea bass with sweet thai chili and pickled ginger

foodie2 — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:26:10 +0000

Yum. My favorite thing on the new menu. Also, there’s a refreshing salad with strawberries. Dale Salvaggio , a regular at Flight with husband, Steve, told me she had crabcakes the other night that were the best she’d ever had and mentioned that she’d had many from good restaurants over the years. Thanks, Dale!

New Spring Menu to Debut Soon and Jazz on Monday nights

foodie2 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:53:00 +0000

His name is Rob, but he sounds like Miles Davis. Come in and check it out. We need your opinion — is the music too loud because we’re too old?? Sam and I saw that sign in a diner in Columbia and the music was way loud, but who was going to complain after reading that sign? No wonder we are all deaf at an early age.

The new spring menu is ready to go. It’s in design at the moment. Look for lighter, savory fare.

Have you always wanted to own a restaurant?

foodie2 — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:29:34 +0000

It seems as if owning a restaurant is the latest American dream preceded by, and sometimes simultaneously with, owning an inn. Here’s one way to make that dream work for you:

Open calls: New NBC restaurant competition show

GRANADA AMERICA, the producers that brought you Nanny 911, Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares are seeking two-person teams, with pre-existing relationships, who have always dreamed of opening their own restaurant. Have you and your spouse, friend, family member, business associate or colleague dreamed of opening your own restaurant? Is one of you a whiz in the kitchen while the other is a front-of-house superstar? Do you have what it takes to open and run a successful restaurant? Has financing always been a problem?

New York City open call: 1604 Broadway @ 49th Street, New York, NY 10019; Saturday, March 8th 2008, 10am - 4pm

Los Angeles open calls: Sofitel Hotel, 8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Saturday, March 8th 2008, 10am - 4pm

Additional open call dates and locations in Washington D.C., Houston, Atlanta and Chicago will be released soon. Updates will be posted on the Now Casting section at www.NBC.com. For more information email NBCteams@yahoo.com or call (800) 419-3407. Please include your names, ages, the cities you’re from, occupations, contact phone numbers, a recent photograph of yourselves and a brief summary as to why your team is perfect for the show.

This is one reality show we’ll be keeping a close eye on!