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Super Bowl XLII Platters and Appetizers

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No matter why you watch the game, great food is key!

Cheese and Charcuterie

“It’s in the Bag”, this is the no platter solution to your party needs.

2 cheeses,2 salami’s, Bernard’s Vegetable Spring Rolls and dipping sauce, and crackers.  Wrapped and ready for your own undoing.

4-6 people $45.00

Add $10.00 per person and invite as many friends as you like.

 

Mix it Up Platter

3 Cheeses, 3 Salami’s, fruit, nuts, displayed on two platters and an assortment of crackers.

6-9 people $75

10-14 people $110

 

All about the Cheese Platter

6-9 people $55

10-14 people $95

4 Cheeses selected at the peak of perfection, fruit, nuts, and an assortment of crackers beautiful displayed on a platter.

 

The Hail Mary

15-20 people $175

Our Grand assortment of 5 cheeses, 4 salami’s, 2 pates, fruit, nuts, crackers, and olives beautiful displayed on two platters.

Or come in and we can help you select your personal selection of favorites.

Appetizers by Bernard

Chicken Wings prepared confit style, with firey sauce and blue cheese dip  (12 wings) $20.00

Baked Vegetable Spring Rolls (6 pieces) $12.00

Flat Bread Pizza Winter Carmelized Onions, Goat Cheese, Guanciale (bacon), Chestnuts $10.00

Flat Bread Pizza Grilled Vegetable & 3 Cheese $10.00

Flat Bread Pizza Truffle Pistachio Sausage with brussel sprouts $10.00

Pigs in a blanket (Pork, Sundried tomato, pine nuts sausage) (16 pieces) $16.00

Risotto Balls Truffle & Fontina (15 pieces) $18.75

Spiced Lamb Feta Purses (12 pieces) $18.00

Seafood Quiche Bites (shrimp, scallop, lobster) (12 pieces) $15.00

Brie Encroute (serves 6) $20

 

Parmesan and Balsamic Holiday Basket

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This is one of our favorite pairings!

Vacche Rosse Parmesan, Villa Manodori Dark Cherry Balsamic and a 2007 Barbaresco

When we order our 24-month Vacche Rosse Parmesan, we order the whole wheel to insure the freshest most flavorful cheese possible.  The amazing flavor of this Parmesan paired with the Villa Manodori Dark Cherry Balsamic is perfect culinary indulgence.  As a holiday basket, this is amazing. It is so good you should send one to yourself.

Add a beautiful Barbaresco from our wine store and you have the perfect date night basket.

 

The ingredients:

The Parmesan –

“Vacche Rosse” (meaning: red cows), also referred to as “Razza Reggiana” (meaning: Reggio Emilia race), produce much lower milk yields than the Holstein and Fresian cross, Risona Italiana those are the primary producers of Parmigiano. The protein content of the “Vacche Rosse” is said to be higher, producing a richer, fuller cheese. The color shows that tendency, a buttery yellow in tone

The Balsamic –

Villa Manodori Dark Cherry Balsamic is the unique creation of Chef Massimo Bottura, owner of two-star Michelin restaurant Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy. An expression of Chef Bottura’s extraordinary talent for elevating the best ingredients, the condiment is a combination of authentic balsamic vinegar and prized sour cherries from Vignola near Modena. The condiment’s delectable rich, fruity aroma and taste comes from aging traditional balsamic with Vignola cherry wood

The Barbaresco –

2007 Cantina del Pino Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy

The 2007 Barbaresco emerges from the glass with red cherries, flowers, mint, minerals and licorice in a gorgeous expression of Nebbiolo. The 2007 shows the warmth and openness of the vintage in a restrained, highly polished, mid-weight style that is utterly irresistible. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2022.

People who haven’t discovered Cantina del Pino yet owe it to themselves to do so. Proprietor Renato Vacca is making some of the most compelling wines in Piedmont today. Along with Andrea Sottimano, Luca Roagna and Giorgio Pelissero, Vacca is one of the most promising producers among the younger generation in Barbaresco.

Basket $75.00

Basket with wine $125.00

 

Thanksgiving Rescue!

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Thanksgiving just got a little easier, thanks to 109 Cheese & Wine Market & Bernard’s of Ridgefield Thanksgiving Rescue! An entertaining menu selection of hand-cut artisan cheeses, charcuterie, pâtés & hors d’Å“uvres, plus, Bernard’s salads, soups, and side dishes are all available to pre order for your no-fuss Holiday menu.

Just add turkey (or Bernard’s can do that too!).

Menu 2011 [pdf]

Bernard to the Rescue, with delicious new app’s & entree’s.

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Just in time for the upcoming entertaining season my good friend, Chef Bernard from his namesake restaurant Bernard’s Ridgefield has created some amazingly delcious new appetizers and take home meals.  A 109 exclusive in our freezer or take out fridge.  Stop in and check out the selection.

Flat Bread Pizza Selection: Grilled Vegetable & 3 Cheese with Parmesan, goat and mozzarella cheese; Autumn with Butternut squash, swiss chard, wild mushrooms and parmesan; Truffle Pistachio Sausage with brussel sprouts and swiss cheese; plain so you can create your own 109 gourmet pizza.

Cassoulet

Pigs in a blanket: housemade pork, sundried tomato, pine nut sausage wrapped in phyllo.  Try it with the truffle mustard.

Seafood Quiche:  Small bite size quiches, shrimp, scallops, lobster, leek and cream.

Seafood Quiche

Butternut Squash Leak and Sage Cannelloni: Yummy perfection, dinner for two or appetizer for four people with a vodka sauce.

Pumpkin Truffle Ravioli:  Try this with Bernard’s Porcini sauce or whip up a little brown butter with sage.  Bernard also recommends adding some sauteed brussel sprouts and hazelnuts.

Bernard’s Housemade Sausages:  This month we are featuring Merguez (Spicy Lamb) and Pork Truffle.

Short Ribs with Red Wine Sauce:  Garnished with fall vegetables and baby potatoes, perfect dinner for two, just add a salad.

Cassoulet:  It’s back for the season.  A comforting stew of beans, duck, chicken and sausage topped with bread crumbs.  So good you will be glad that winter is on the way, just so you can enjoy this delicious stew by the fire with a glass of Montmiral Vacqueyras ( delicious syrah, grenache blend from the Rhone available at 109 Wine).

Pig's in a blanket

Plus don’t forget everyones favorite:  Truffle Risotto Balls and The Vegetable Spring Rolls.

Soups:  Check every week we feature a new soup from Bernard.  This week is chowder (corn and seafood).

Look what’s new! Sandwich Menu

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Cold $6.75

The Parisian

The Parisian reminds us of the simplest baguette sandwich you get anywhere in France and it was the best sandwich you ever ate.  Prosciutto, Gruyere, Butter and Arugula on a baguette

 Salami D’affinois what could be better than 3 great salami’s on a baguette smeared with the creamiest brie and a touch of arugula to give it a nice bite.  3 Salami’s (Creminelli Finocchiona, Salumeria Biellese Saucisson sec Basqueand Soppressata), D’Affinois (a double crème brie from France), olive oil and arugula

 Hot $7

Crostini’s – open face served warm on Ciabatta

The French Onion think of the best French onion soup you have ever had, sweet carmelized onions, gooey cheese and crisp crouton.  Two Italian Cheeses (Bra Tenero and Piave Vecchio) with a Balsamic Onion Tapenade

The French Onion

Special $8

Don Quixote a crazy spanish twist of serrano ham, creole mustard, colliers powerful welsh cheddar and fresh figs served on a baguette.

Hot and Cheesey    A blend of Gruyere and Cantal Cheese, warm and gooey..perfect for soup dipping, Add prosciutto for $1

Fathers Day Gift Idea’s

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The Ugly Tie Basket

It wouldn’t be father’s day without an ugly tie, and we found some really bad ones.  To make up for the ugly tie we have put together a delicious selection of Two Beers (Ommegang Witte Cooperstown NY and Saison Farmhouse Ale Belgium in 750ml), a half pound of Montgomery’s Farmhouse Cheddar from Neal’s Yard, an amazing Vosges Mo’s Chocolate Bacon Bar, Jumbo Cashews and some Fran Mani Salametto Salami.

This is a gift that is sure to make him smile. Read more

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

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Based on the number of pints we find ourselves consuming on a weekly basis, you’d think we were 109 Cheese, Wine & Ice Cream. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream from Ohio is one of our very favorite products, especially now that summer is here.

One of the reasons why we covet it may be their tempting flavors and pairings of sweet and savory, including: Salted Caramel, Lemon Blueberry Yogurt, Bourbon Butter Pecan, Backyard Mint
, Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Buttermilk, to name just a few we carry

Don’t just take our word for it, stop by and try a pint. Just be sure to leave me a Salted Caramel.

Corn Syrup Custard with Whiskey & Pecans from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams on Vimeo.