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Join us for a class at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen. To register, call the Inn at 610-399-1390 during the business day.
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| SEPTEMBER |
Wines of the Iberian Peninsula
Thursday, September 4 • 7-9pm • $75
Hudson Austin, Wine Educator, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
Our previous blind tastings have centered upon your ability to taste wine for its quality, value, region or grape varietals without seeing the label. This evening’s blind tasting comes with a twist, literally. Some hail the Stelvin Closure, commonly known as the "screw cap", as a technological advancement in wine production. Others think it’s tacky. Taste for yourself.
Flavors of American
Tuesday, September 9 • 7-9pm • $95
Jim Coleman, Author, Television Host, Executive Chef Coleman Restaurant at Normandy Farms
Tonight, Celebrity Chef Jim Coleman will prepare some of his favorite recipes from his popular PBS television series, Flavors of America. Like the series, the evening will spotlight the rich diversity of this vast country’s regional cuisines. From homey comfort dishes to sophisticated fare, taste is what makes this country great.
Cigars Under The Stars - V
Tuesday, September 16 • 7-9pm • $120
Old Havana Cigar Company
Enjoy a relaxed evening in the Dilworthtown Inn’s Stables with gourmet cuisine, paired wines and the expertise of the Old Havana Cigar Company at Dilworthtown Crossing. Each cigar night will feature a four course meal, paired wines and featured cigars. A different cigar maker and menu will be featured on each date; a series for the true devotee. To be added to the Cigars Under The Stars mailing list, please email your information to robin@dilworthtown.com.
RAIN DATE – Tuesday, September 23
Sparkling Wines From Around The World
Wednesday, September 17 • 7-9pm • $75
Barry Block, Wine Educator, Capital Wine and Spirits
Every day you can find a reason to celebrate! Join me as we travel around the world visiting Spain, Italy, France and the USA and learn what makes their bubbly different. We will taste everything from fun Prosecco to the mineral and dry spacklings of Spain called Cava all while enjoying delightfully paired courses.
Wines of Tuscany
Monday, September 22 • 7-9pm • $75
Michael Walsh, Wine Educator, Majestic Wine and Spirits
Tuscany, located in west central Italy, is known for fabulous art, delicious cuisine and wonderful wine. Let us take you on a tour of the countryside, tasting the sublime food and wines from regions including Vernaccia di San Gimgnano, Chianti de Classico, Montalcino and more, celebrating the great Sangiovese based reds!
The World Café Live
Wednesday, September 24 • 7-9pm • $75
Matthew Babbage, Executive Chef, World Cafe Live
Join the Innkeeper’s Kitchen with Matthew Babbage, Executive Chef, World Cafe Live to cook a seasonal menu inspired by local ingredients and practical technique. The demonstration will include an explanation of each ingredient and how to apply the cooking method at home. Watch out, since it is during the peak of the late summer early autumn there will be some additions that will include what is at the market that day.
The Wines of Italy
Tuesday, September 30 • 7-9pm • $75
Michael Walsh, Wine Educator, Majestic Wine and Spirits
Italy has over 75 wine-producing regions in 20 Provinces. Aside from Tuscany and Piedmont, its lesser known regions such as Veneto, Umbria, Campania, and Abruzzi do not get much attention. Let’s de-mystify these wonderful whites and reds to truly understand the world’s largest producer of quality wine, paired with Chef Michael Strimban’s cuisine.
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| OCTOBER |
The Wines of Fess Parker
Wednesday, October 1 • 7-9pm • $75
Michael Walsh, Wine Educator, Majestic Wine and Spirits
Don your coonskin caps, folks, as we examine the terrific wines from Fess
Parker's Estate in Santa Barbara wine country. Please join Tim Snider in
telling stories of his father-in-law and American icon, Fess Parker. Still
actively involved with the winery you will hear stories of his humble
beginnings coming out of Texas, moving to California and landing two roles
(Davy Crockett & Daniel Boone) that put his face on television as well as
the big screen. We will enjoy several of his fines wines, Pinot Noir,
Riesling, Viognier, Syrah and others. This is an event not to be missed.
Talula’s Table
Monday, October 6 • 7-9pm • $75
Bryan Sikora, Talula's Table Gourmet Market
Bryan will demonstrate 5 hors d'oeuvres that will take you through the whole holiday season of gathering with friends and family. All of the ingredients can be found at Talula's Table Gourmet Market in Kennett Square, PA. He will showcase artful presentations, seasonal deas, and local flavor. Flavors, concepts, and ideas for true food lovers only! A perfect menu o fill an evening of drinking, eating, and mingling.
The Burgundy, The Real Deal
Tuesday, October 7 • 7-9pm • $95
Hudson Austin, Wine Educator, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
The most famous wines produced here are red wines made from Pinot Noir grapes and white wines made from Chardonnay grapes. Burgundy has a higher number of Appellations d'origine contrôlées (AOCs) than any other French region. The practice of delineating vineyards by their terroir in Burgundy dates back to Medieval times, when various monasteries played a key role in developing the Burgundy wine industry. Enjoy an exquisite trip through this spectacular region with Hudson Austin.
The Luxury of LaCroix
Thursday, October 9 • 7-9pm • $95
Jean-Marie Lacroix, Chef/Author
Renowned Chef LaCroix returns! A noted perfectionist who won the 2001 James Beard Award as the best chef in the Mid-Atlantic region, Chef LaCroix always delights his guests with exquisite cuisine and superb showmanship.
The 17th Annual Wine Festival
Sunday, October 12 • 12-4pm • $40
Uncork A Cure for Cancer
Help us Crush Cancer at the Dilworthtown Inn’s 17th Annual Wine Festival. Enjoy an afternoon of gourmet cuisine, over 100 varieties of wine, live entertainment, artisan vendors, a silent auction, and show cars. The wine festival benefits The Cancer Center of Chester County and Neighborhood Hospice. More information and tickets will be available on our website. Tickets purchased in advance are $35. Call our office for VIP tickets.
You Say Shiraz, I Say Syrah
Monday, October 13 • 7-9pm • $75
Barry Block, Wine Educator, Capital Wine and Spirits
Syrah is from California, Shiraz is from Australia? What’s the difference? Join me to find out and explore where Syrah found its roots and how it has evolved into what people know it as today..
Cigars Under The Stars VI
Tuesday, October 14 • 7-9pm • $120
Old Havana Cigar Company
Enjoy outdoor dining with the final event of the season, featuring a presentation of light to full-bodied cigars from the finest in tobacco rollers. Both novices and experts will appreciate this combined presentation of fine cigars, exquisite cuisine and paired wines.
The Wines of Austria and Germany
Wednesday, October 15 • 7-9pm • $75
Michael Walsh, Wine Educator, Majestic Wine and Spirits
With the resurgence of German Riesling and other off-dry varietals coupled with the rising popularity of the wines of Austria, we share the finer points of appreciating both of these interesting regions.
Modo Mio Chef Peter McAndrews
Monday, October 20 • 7-9pm • $75
Chef Peter McAndrews, Modo Mio
Featuring the cuisine of Piedmont, the prize of northern Italy. Alba Truffles, Talleggio wild game and Dolce will be prepared “Modo Mio” (My way) as Chef McAndrews delivers his personalized take on traditional Italian ideas!
Southern Cuisine
Tuesday, October 21 • 7-9pm • $75
Hudson Austin, Wine Educator, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
A Taste of Charleston - Chef Michael Strimban brings his increasingly popular southern and low-country cooking to the Inn Keeper’s Kitchen, paired with a refreshing series of complementing wines by Hudson Austin.
Wines of the Loire and Rhone Valleys
Wednesday, October 29 • 7-9pm • $75
Michael Walsh, Wine Educator, Majestic Wine and Spirits
Tonight’s class will be exploring the crisp, refreshing white wines of the Loire Valley featuring Vouvray, Muscadet, and Sancerre coupled with the rich, earthy reds of the Rhone Valley, Chateau Neuf du Pape, Cotes du Rhone, and Crozes Hermitage.
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| NOVEMBER |
Exotic Mushrooms and Wines
Monday, November 3 • 7-9pm • $75
Hudson Austin, Wine Educator, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
Earthy mushrooms pair best with earthy wines. Black Trumpets, Chanterelles and Shiitakes find great matches with earthy reds, and meaty mushrooms, such as Cremini, Morels, Porcini and Portobellos, find their best pairings with meaty wines. Join us to understand and enjoy the differences between delicate and strong flavors while Chef Michael Strimban prepares the evening’s fare before your watchful and appreciative eyes.
Jim Coleman
Tuesday, November 11 • 7-9pm • $75
Jim Coleman, Chef Normandy Farms
The Chef at Normandy Farms and Blue Bell Country Club, Jim is the spatula-wielding king of all media. Three Cookbooks, The Chef’s Table radio program, and the Flavors of America on Public Television have brought Jim into many homes. At home in the Inn Keeper’s Kitchen, Jim invites us to enjoy a superb evening of food and wine!
Pinot Noirs from Around the World
Wednesday, November 12 • 7-9pm • $75
Michael Walsh, Wine Educator, Majestic Wine and Spirits
With the success of Sideways, interest in the Pinot Noir wines has grown exponentially in many different shapes and styles. We will be tasting Pinot from 6 different regions to show the elegance and refinement of this wonderful grape variety.
Joe Frost of George's in Wayne
Monday, November 17 • 7-9pm • $75
Joe Frost, Chef of George's
Chef Joe Frost of George's, one of George Perrier signature restaurants, brings his exquisite cuisine to the Inn Keeper's Kitchen.
Zinfandels - California and More
Tuesday, November 18 • 7-9pm • $75
Hudson Austin, Wine Educator, The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
Zinfandel vines are vigorous and do well in a warm but not hot climate. The large, tight bunches of thin-skinned fruit ripen fairly early, and produce juice with high levels of sugar. Zinfandels reflect the winemaker’s skill and style. The grapes are known for their uneven pattern of ripening. A single bunch can include overripe raisin-like, perfectly green, and unripe grapes in the same clusters. Some winemakers choose to vinify the bunches with these varying levels of ripeness adding their own unique component to the wine, while others will hand harvest the bunches over several weeks. Join us to understand the complexities of Zinfandels in concert with Chef Michael Strimban’s cuisine.
Wines of the Pacific Northwest
Wednesday, November 19 • 7-9pm • $75
Michael Walsh, Wine Educator, Majestic Wine and Spirits
In recent years, Washington State and Oregon have become prominent on the fine wine scene. We will be sampling Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from Oregon, as well as Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from Washington. This is a region to be appreciated for its unique, rugged style.
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| DECEMBER |
Holiday Christmas Party
Finish your holiday planning early! Call today to book your private parties or
create personalized corporate gift baskets so that you
will be able to enjoy the holidays this year. Gift Certificates to the Inn, Inn Keeper's
Kitchen, and Blue Pear Bistro make great gifts too!
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