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Its Birthday Dinner Time Again!!!

Every year Monica & Sarah share a very special day with friends, family and new friends at Bernards for a wonderful wine dinner. Come and join us for an amazing meal planned by all of us paired with some of our favorite wines. Sunday January 19th at 5:300 Bernards becomes all about the birthday and you won’t want to miss it.

Check out the menu

Wines paired for each course

Hors d’oeuvres
Roasted Beet & Blue Cheese Pana Cotta
Tuna Tartar on Lotus Root Chip
Pistachio & Truffle Sausage en croute

Seared Bay Scallop, Leek Fondue, Caviar Chive Sauce

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Seared Scallops with Spaghetti Squash & Snow Pea Salad, Truffle Vinaigrette

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Oven Roasted Codfish Filet, Fennel Confit, Blood Orange

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The Hickories Farm Roasted Pork, Faro Risotto, Smoked Bacon & Brussels Sprouts, Wild Mushroom Sauce

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Brie with Truffles & Mache

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Lemon Tart

$110 per person 

(tax & 20% service charge additional)

Call Bernards for reservations 203-438-8282

Barolo Dinner with Piero Rossi Tenuta Cucco Wednesday, March 6, 2019 7PM Limited seating 14 pp

Barolo Dinner with Piero Rossi Tenuta Cucco
Wednesday, March 6, 2019  7PM  Limited seating 14 pp

The Menu:

Hamachi Crudo
Marinated in Blood Orange, Sea Salt & Coriander
Gavi Riserva 2014
First Course
Roasted Vegetable Napoleon with Black Risotto
Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba 2013
Second Course
Parmigiano Trio
Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba 2012
Third Course
Wild Mushrooms Ragu over papperdelle
Barolo Cru Cerrati 2012
Fourth Course
Venison medallions
Brussels Sprouts & Fregola
Barolo Cru “Vigna Cucco” Riserva 2011
Dessert
Selection of Cheese 109
Barolo Chinato, Cappellano
$125 per person plus tax and gratuity
call for reservations 203 438 5757

Wine Tasting and a sampling of 109 Signature Flatbreads! Re-discovering the Italian wines with Matteo Livon Thursday Feb 28 5:30 – 8:00

Wine Tasting and a sampling of 109 Signature Flatbreads!
Re-discovering the Italian wines with Matteo Livon
Thursday, February 28 2019 5:30 – 8:00
Come stop in a taste some amazing wines, flatbreads and more!

109 Signature Flatbreads
Cheese
Charcuterie
Lots of wine talk and more!

Bastille Day Wine Tasting Dinner at Bernard’s with 109 Cheese & Wine on Sunday, July 16 beginning at 6:00 pm

Bastille Day Wine Tasting Dinner at Bernard’s with 109 Cheese & Wine on Sunday, July 16 beginning at 6:00 pm

Wine Tasting & French Style Barbeque featuring the Wines of France & Country French Buffet in the Garden.

There will be live music too!

Bring your friends & family to one of Bernard’s favorite events of the year (and, it’s Bernard & Sarah’s 27th wedding anniversary!)

Prix Fix Adults – $90 (additional beverages, 6.35 % tax & 20% service charge additional).

Make your reservation now, this event sells out quickly! Call: 203-438-8282

Le Menu

Hors d’œuvres

Duck Prosciutto & Melon

Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Quiche

Smoked Salmon Mousse on Pomme Gaufrette

Ratatouille tart

Tuna Tatar on Lotus Root Chip

Crudités

Assorted Homemade Charcuterie and Pates

Rosemary Pancetta / Saucisson & Prosciutto /Duck Rillettes / Duck, Pistachio & Truffle Terrine

Pheasant & Chanterelle Terrine /Chicken Liver & Truffle Pate / Venison, Cranberry & Walnut

Bernard’s Famous Cassoulet

Bernard’s Mom’s Rice Salad

Beet Salad, Walnuts & Roquefort Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette

French Green Lentil Salad

Tomato & Goat Cheese Salad

Frisée au Lardon

Grilled Vegetables with Basil Aïoli

Haricot Verts & Sautéed Porcini

Potatoes Quercynoise

Tomatoes Provençale

Mesclun Salad

From the Grill – Pork, Beef, lamb, Swordfish, Salmon, Shrimp & Scallops

Assorted Homemade Sausage:

Merguez – Spicy Lamb

Pork, Pistachio & Truffle

Chicken with Garlic & Parsley

Pork, Orange & Rosemary

Pork, Mushroom, Parmesan & Sage

Pork, Sundried Tomato & Pignoli Nuts

Les Fromages & Les Desserts & Fresh Fruit

Pastis / Flan au Caramel / Pot de Crème / Dark chocolate mousse/Cherry Clafouti / Choux a la Crème / crème brulée / polenta cake / Prune Ice cream / Fresh Fruit

To make your reservation, call: 203-438-8282

Bernard’s is located at 20 West Lane in Ridgefield.

 

Join us Friday, February 24th @ 7:00pm for an Italian wine dinner at Bernard’s featuring G.D. Vajra wines

Did you know that Bernard is part Italian?  Yep! Come to Bernard’s on February 24th and taste Bernard’s Italian side paired with G.D. Vajra wines featuring guest speaker Kevin Natoli of G.D. Vajra Vineyard. 

 

Join us Friday, February 24th @ 7:00pm for an Italian wine dinner featuring

 

Guest Speaker: Kevin Natoli, G.D. Vajra

 

Hors d’oeuvres

Grilled Octopus with Pickled Vegetables & Preserved Lemon Aioli
Sage Gnudi with Wild Mushrooms, Kale & Sage Brown Butter
Salsify & Prosciutto Filo Straws

Truffle Fontina Risotto Balls

2014 Vajra Riesling Pietracine Langhe

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Roasted Icelandic Cod Filet with Leek Fondue, & Roasted Romanesco, Truffle Caviar Beurre Rouge
2014 Vajra Barbera d’Alba

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Boar Sampler: Roasted Rack, Shoulder Ragout, Crispy Belly served with Potato Gnocchi, Brussels Sprout Leaves, Tri-Colored Carrots, Morel Sauce

2012 Vajra Barolo “Bricco delle Viole”

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Assorted Italian Cheeses from 109 Cheese

2012 Vajra Freisa Kye Langhe

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Almond, Olive Oil & Blood Orange Cake, Blood Orange Chibouste, & Compote

2015 Vajra Moscato d’Asti

 

$95 per person (non-inclusive tax & service)

 

For reservations please call (203)438 8282

Sarah & Monica’s EXCELLENT Birthday Dinner Friday, January 27th @ 7 PM Bernard’s

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It’s that time of the year again!

Come join us for an amazing night of food and wine and help us celebrate!

Sarah & Monica’s EXCELLENT Birthday Dinner

Friday, January 27th @ 7 PM Bernard’s & 109 Cheese & Wine

It’s that time of the year again! Let’s all celebrate birthdays!!

Hors d’oeuvres
Warm Oysters with leek fondue /Parsnip chip with parsnip puree & truffle caviar Ricotta Cheese & Sage Gnuddi, wild mushroom sage brown butter / Tuna Tartar on lotus root chip /Foie Gras Gougere / Smoked Salmon Cones

Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet “Les Gras Moutons” 2015
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Bouillabaisse
Cod, Snapper, Shrimp, Scallop & Lobster, Julienne Vegetables & Rouille

Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Blanc 2014

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Veal Trio: Tenderloin wrapped in Pancetta with Morel Sauce Braised Cheek with Rosemary Sauce
Bacon with Fennel Compote & Fennel Sauce
Le Piane “Mimmo” Vino Rosso 2011
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109 Cheese Selections

Domaine Duseigneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2013

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Special Dessert

Lanson Brut Champagne NV

$95 per person
(Tax & 20% Service Charge Additional)

Please call 203 438 8282 for Reservations

Come explore the flavors of Spain with us at Bernard’s! Sunday October 9th – 5:30pm

Come explore the flavors of Spain with us at Bernard’s!
Sunday October 9th 5:30pm 

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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

Bernard’s Paella

Wines of Spain

Cheeses of Spain

Dessert and Coffee
$90 per Person + Tax and 20% Service charge

Call Bernard’s for Reservations – 203-438-8282

It’s Paella Wine Dinner Time!!

It’s Paella Wine Dinner Time!!

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Come explore the flavors of Spain with us in Bernard’s garden
Friday 7pm September 18th @Bernard’s

The Wines
Llopart Cava Brut Reserva 2010
Txomin Etxaniz Txakoli Rosé 2014
Bodegas La Cana Albariño 2014
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Crianza 2010
Bodegas Avante Ribera del Duero 2010
Bodegas Avancia Godello Cuveé O 2014
Bodegas Alto Mancayo Garnacha Veraton 2012
Bodegas Jorge Ordonez & Co. Old Vine Moscatel 2006

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

Bernard’s Paella

Cheeses of Spain
Montealva – Goat
Valdeon Blue Cow and Goat
Leonora – Goat
Secret de Compostelle – Sheep

Dessert and Coffee
$85 per Person + Tax and 20% Service charge

Call Bernard’s for Reservations – 203-438-8282

Classes resume at 109

Classes are Back!

After the opening of our new store in Kent Ct, we are finally ready and excited to resume our classes in our classroom above the cheese shop.  Give us a call at 203-438-5757 or email us at monica@109cheeseandwine.com to confirm your seats.

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Friday, September 25th –
The Many Faces of Nebbiolo (ie Barolo, Barbaresco)
with Jim Morrison of Artisan Wines

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Come explore one of the most noble grapes in all of Italy. This will be a fantastic opportunity to taste different appellations and vintages of Nebbiolo side by side.

Wednesday, October 21st
Champagne and German Wines
Dan Weber of Schatzi Wines
& Robert Jordan of Missing Link Wine Company

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What better way to start a German wine tasting than with a little Champagne? Come taste some beautiful and extremely “cheese friendly” wines with us.

Friday, November 6th
Explore the wines of Handley Cellars
Anderson Valley – California.
Lulu McClellan of Handley Cellars
& Monica McCall of Martin-Scott Wines.

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Nothing say Thanksgiving better than a stunning array of American made wines from an acclaimed vineyard like Handley. The Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer are sure to be a hit with Thanksgiving feast!

Belle Pente Winemaker Brian O’Donnell Dinner at Bernard’s Friday May 1st, 7pm

Belle Pente Winemaker Dinner

Friday, May 1, 2015 at 7pm

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Belle Pente Winemaker Brian O’Donnell Dinner at Bernard’s

Passed Canapés

Chic Pea Panisse, Grilled Swordfish, Meyer Lemon Aioli

Scrambled Duck Egg, Truffle, Duck Prosciutto

Pork Belly, Bouquet de Pomme Glaze

Ramp & Truffle Quiche

Pinot Gris 2010 Willamette Oregon

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Sauteed Soft Shell Crab, Green Pea Puree, Peanut Tarragon Brown Butter,

Crispy Spring Onion Rings

Chardonnay 2010 Willamette Oregon

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Roasted Stuffed Quail with Chicken, Leek & Quail Egg, wrapped in Pancetta, Sauteed Spring Ramps, Sage Leaf Chips, Sage Quail Sauce

Pinot Noir Murto 2011 Willamette Oregon

Pinot Noir Murto 2012 Willamette Oregon

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Veal Trio – Roasted Vermont Leg of Veal, Braised Veal Breast, Crispy Sweetbread Rolls, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Fiddlehead Ferns, Spring Carrots, Morel Sauce

Pinot Noir Belle Pente Vineyard 2011 Willamette Oregon

Pinot Noir Belle Pente Vineyard 2012 Willamette Oregon

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109 Cheese Selections

Assorted Artisan Cheeses

Pinot Noir Estate 2010 Willamette Oregon

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble, Lemongrass Ice Cream

Call for Reservation’s 203 438 8282