Chicago Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Pairing Event

Katherine Anne Confections will host a decadent Wine, Cheese and Chocolate pairing event.

Where: 2745 W. Armitage in Logan Square in Chicago

When: February 10, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.

Chocolate, wine, cheese, and beer – great tastes that taste great together. Enjoy an evening of perfect pairings featuring artisan truffles, boutique wines, savory cheese bites, and local brews.

$25 in advance, or $30 at the door. Open-house format.

Featuring:

• VineJoy: try six different wines
• FIG Catering: cheese-focused savory bites
• Katherine Anne Confections: new truffles, caramels, and marshmallows
• Half Acre Beer: 3 awesome brews

 You’ll get to try a total of 12 pairings of wine, beer, chocolate, and savory nibbles.

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Katherine Anne Confections:

• Passionfruit Ginger Truffle
• Mayan Cherry Truffle
• Champagne Raspberry Truffle
• Fleur de Sel Caramel
• “Hot” Chocolate Marshmallow
• last treat TBD!

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VineJoy:

• Fiction Red, Zinfandel Blend
• Jean Bousquet, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Alto Sur Malbec, Argentina
• Shakedown White, Sauvignon Blanc blend
• Vigneron de Caractere Blanc
• Corturri Sandocino, Cabernet/syrah/zin

 Half Acre:

• Daisy Cutter
• Gossamer
• Over Ale

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FIG Catering:

• Rosemary Gorgonzola Gougees
• Housemade Potato Chips with Butterkase Fondue
• Cowda on Pistachio Shortbread with FIG Jam
• Smoked Salmon on a Bagel Chip with Mango-Dill-Jalapeno Cream Cheese
• Camembert & Apple Tartlet
• Blue Cheese & Steak Crostini with Balsamic Caramelized Onions

Wine, truffles/caramels/’mallows and other treats will be available for purchase or pre-order.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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