109 New Class Schedule

Ridgefield Academy Farm 2 Table Dinner Wednesday August 7^th& Thursday August 8^th – (August 8^th is Sold Out)

Hosted on the scenic grounds of Ridgefield Academy, and featuring a view many describe as the best in Fairfield County, this open-air dining experience will take place on the Ridgefield Academy Grounds.  A superb menu will be prepared with the freshest of local ingredients served by Chef Paul Desiano (formerly of Cello Restaurant, Ridgefield), and local farmers will speak briefly about what farm-to-table means and why it is important.

Menu:

SNACKS

homemade soft pretzels w/ grainy truffle mustard, chipolte cheese sauce

Berkshire Beer Czech Style Pilsner

RAW

fluke, tuna, uni, ikura, wakame, shibazuke (cucumber pickles)

Txakolina de Getaria, Aizpurua B. Spain 2011

EARTH

beet, taro, truffle, gazpacho, micro herbs

Domaine du Clos d’Alari ‘Grand Clos’ rosé, Côtes de Provence 2012

BACON

roasted pork, lamb bacon, Tuscan roasted vegetables

Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2007

MILK

cheese, honey, bread

Runaway Red Pinot Noir Williamette Valley Oregon 2011

VEGETABLE      

butternut squash cake, vegetable “dippin’ dots”

A. Ramos Pinto ‘Lagrima’ White Port NV

Cheese and Wine by 109 

Focus on Tuscany
 Thursday, August 29th at 7pm

Educational & Fun class on the wonderful wines of Tuscany.

Menu:

Small Bites:

Local tomatoes & Buratta

Trio of 109 special crostini’s

Fresh Figs wrapped in prosciutto

Wines: Paired with Artisan Cheeses from Italy

Montenidoli Vernaccia di san Gimignano – Tradizionale 2010

Corte Alla Flora Poderedel Giuggiolo Bianco 2011

Casa vecchia Alla Piazza Chianti Classico 2009 “Querciolo”

Podere La Cappella Chianti Classico Riserva 2009

Villa Le Prata Brunello di Montalcino 2006

$55 plus tax

109 Cheese & Wine “Movie Nights” 
 Understanding the Movie
”A Good Year” Friday, August 23 at 7pm

How many times have we seen a wine-centric movie and wondered what are they were really talking about?  Well, the wine and food geeks at 109 are here to rescue you. Come to Provence with us on August 23!  Actually,  join Monica and Todd around a dining table, French farmhouse style, and enjoy delicious food while sampling four (4) wines from Provence that are depicted in Ridley Scott’s comedy film, “A Good Year” starring Russell Crowe and Albert Finney.  The movie is set in London and a vineyard in Provence.  Come with friends and enjoy the latest in this series of unique film-food-wine experiences.

“A Good Year,” Ridley Scott’s charming 2006 comedy set in London and Provence

Dine and delight:  Four (4) wines from Provence paired with the film, plus Bouillabaisse, salad nicoise,
couscous, cheeses, charcuterie with seasonal fruits, exotic olives, breads, Truffle Cheese Popcorn, assorted fruit tarts

Come to Provence with us on August 23!  Actually,  join Monica and Todd around a dining table, French farmhouse style, and enjoy delicious food while sampling four (4) wines from Provence that are depicted in Ridley Scott’s comedy film, “A Good Year” starring Russell Crowe and Albert Finney.  The movie is set in London and a vineyard in Provence.  Come with friends and enjoy the latest in this series of unique film-food-wine experiences.$75.00 plus tax per person.  Book today by phone 203 438 5757  – spaces are limited.

Spanish Wine Tasting Dinner @Bernard’s Sunday, September 15 @ 5:30 – See Bernard Cook the Paella in the garden

Spanish Tapas, Paella & Wine Tasting – In the Garden Wines & Cheeses provided by 109 Cheese & Wine

$85 Reservations Required Call Bernard’s 203-438-8282

Menu

Assorted Tapas – Black Olive, Anchovy & Caper Spread/ Catalan Guacamole, / Zucchini, Onion, Orange and Rosemary, Hot Pepper Jam, / Garbanzo Salad with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette, White Bean Salad with Cured Pork Belly Dressing / Grilled Bacala Salad / Bacalao Hash / Mackerel Escabeche / Octopus & Potato Salad / Marinated Anchovies & Olive / Seville Marinated Carrots / Goat Cheese Stuffed Pequillo peppers / Grilled Marinated Eggplant / Calamari Seviche Mussel & Chorizo Salad

~~~ Paella ~~~~ Cheese of Spain ~~~~ Dessert and Coffee

Home brewing and a bar b cue.  Sunday September 29 at 2pm

A great afternoon for beer lovers, we will be joined by our friend Paul a home brewing aficionado to demonstrate the nuances of brewing.
We will also sample some of the best microbrews of the Northeast.  Following the demonstration stay for a little grilling, a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

$55 plus tax

Oktoberfest Beer Class with Wilton Cont. Ed. Sunday October 6 at 5pm

The Champagne Diet comes back to Ridgefield! Friday November 8th at 7pm

Come taste Champagne and talk with Cara, the author of The Champagne Diet.

Cara Alwill Leyba is a women’s lifestyle & wellness writer, best selling author & life coach  from New York City who empowers women to live their most effervescent lives and celebrate themselves. She encourages women to indulge in the things that make them happy, and swears that every woman can live a “Champagne Life,” no matter how busy she is or how tight her budget. Cara runs an international private coaching practice where she works with busy women both one on one and in group settings to help them learn to make themselves a priority find what makes them sparkle.

$65 plus tax

Upcoming Classes: 
 Burgundy Series; 
Cider and Cheese
; Terrior Series (Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir)
; Build your own Bordeaux, Taste & Talk with the Winemaker series and more

*109 Cheese Classroom is available for private event rental

Inquire @109 203 438 5757

Book your private parties with us.

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