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Italian Wines and Flavors Featured at SOHO Restaurant

27 Wednesday Mar 2013

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For the final flight night of March on Wednesday, March 27, SOHO Atlanta Restaurant will finish showcasing the wines and flavors of Italy.

Vineyards_in_Valpolicella Vineyards in Valpolicella

First, SOHO will pour a 2011 Tasca Leone d’Almerita I.G.T. from Sicily. The winemaker notes, “The wine offers aromas of pink grapefruit, orange blossom, white peach, and pineapple. On the palate, it is fruit-forward and rich with good acidity and a pleasant finish.

Next, SOHO will pour a 2010 Val di Suga Rosso di Montalcino D.O.C from Tuscany. The winemaker says, “… the Rosso is a medium bodied easy drinking wine with some enjoyable similarities to Brunello. The Rosso exhibits the wonderful flavour characteristics of the grape varietal (Sangiovese) and has long been a favorite of Italian wine fans.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2007 Ca’ del Monte Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C. from Valpolicella. The wine “offers hints of iris, violet and almond. It is silky, warm and elegant, with light oak notes.”

Each Italian wine will be paired with a tapas plate created by SOHO’s executive chef, Joe Ahn.

2011 Tasca d’Almerita “Leone” I.G.T.
45% Catarratto, 35% Pinot Blanc, 18% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Gewürztraminer
Paired with: Caramelized onion and Gorganzola cheese tart

2010 Val di Suga Rosso di Montalcino D.O.C
100% Sangiovese Grosso
Paired with: Grilled Berkshire pork tenderloin and saffron risotto

2007 Ca’ del Monte Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C.
Blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Paired with: Braised lamb shank and spaghetti squash

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $13.50. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $18. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $12. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9/glass and $6/tapas). See you soon!

An Artful Evening

24 Sunday Mar 2013

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art, Bethel Heights, Chef Ahn, food, High Museum, pinot noir, restaurants, SOHO, St. Innocent Winery, Vinings, Willamette Valley, wine, wine auction, wine dinner

We had the pleasure of hosting Mimi Casteel of Bethel Heights and Mark Vlossak of St. Innocent Winery this past Wednesday at SOHO as part of the High Museum Wine Auction week.  Executive Chef Joe Ahn created a beautiful tasting menu and each course was paired with wine from both wineries.  The result was pure art.

Miss Mimi Casteel presented wines that matched her elegance, and the wines from Mark Vlossak were as charismatic as he.  Her Estate Chardonnay and Riesling met his Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, and together with their Pinot Noirs, they proudly showcased the extraordinary wines of Willamette Valley. They shared their extensive knowledge and love of winemaking, and we all came to appreciate the art of their craftsmanship.

Chef Joe Ahn wooed diners with his deft ability to pair beautifully prepared dishes in a way that graciously showcased the wine.  He succeeded from the first course of Butter Poached Georgia White Shrimp.  The most perfectly prepared Smoked Wild King Salmon with Avocado Sauce followed, and by the time we tasted the third and fourth courses of Baby Rack of Lamb and Duck Confit designed to showcase the pinot noirs, even the vintners were dazzled by his artful presentation.

I once read a review where graceful servers were compared to butterflies, in that you’re usually happy to see them and they never impede, and I was thrilled to host an event where our staff excelled in the art of service.

Finally, the reason we were all gathered was to celebrate the High Museum of Art, known for its “steadily expanding permanent collection and innovative, exhibitions and programs.”  My husband, Frank, reminded everyone of something I said when we first met 15 years ago: Unless you support the arts, you have no right to criticize the arts.  It’s been a joy to watch the High Museum grow since I first arrived in Atlanta in the 1980’s.

This past Wednesday, it was a joy to support the arts and experience an artful evening.

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Experience a Taste of Italy at SOHO Restaurant

20 Wednesday Mar 2013

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Each Wednesday night, SOHO Atlanta Restaurant hosts “flight night,” showcasing three new wines and tapas plates. This week, SOHO is highlighting the wines and flavors of Italy.

vietti_045Vietti vineyards.

First, SOHO will pour a 2009 Vietti Barbera D’Asti Tre Vigne from Piedmont, Italy. Of the wine, the winemaker says: “Ruby purple color with ripe red cherry aromas with hints of mineral and vanilla. A dry, medium bodied red wine with refreshing acidity (making it perfect to pair with food) and soft tannins, the Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne is well balanced with good integration of oak, good complexity and a finish of more red cherries.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2010 Castellare di Castellina Chiani Classico. The winemaker said of the Chianti: “A bright ruby in color, this Chianti Classico shows well-integrated aromas of ripe black cherries, forest floor, tobacco, and a hint of cedar spice. On the palate, it shows both firm structure and refreshing acidity, making it very versatile.

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2005 Recchia “Ca’Bertoldi” Amarone from Veneto, Italy. Of the wine, the winemaker says: “A tarry red with firm tannins backing tobacco-tinged flavors of dried black currant, cocoa powder, cherry preserves, ground spice and nut. This shows good intensity and focus, ending with a well-knit, lingering finish.”

Each Italian wine will be paired with a tapas plated created by SOHO’s executive chef, Joe Ahn.

2009 Vietti Barbera D’Asti Tre Vigne
100% Barbera
Paired with: Sweet Pea and Prosciutto Arancini

2010 Castellare di Castellina Chiani Classico
95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo
Paired with: Porcini Mushroom Ravioli

2005 Recchia “Ca’Bertoldi” Amarone
70% Corvina, 25% Rodinella, 5% Molinara
Paired with: Beef Tenderloin, Cippolini Onions

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $13.50. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $18. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $12. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9/glass and $6/tapas). See you soon!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

17 Sunday Mar 2013

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For more than 1,000 years, the Irish have observed St. Patrick’s Day as a religious holiday; traditionally, by attending church in the morning and celebrating in the afternoon with food and drink.   But, as is often the case, a story of pirates, slavery, bravery, religion, politics and sainthood has turned into a day of parades, feasting and green beer.  We should keep some historical context of this religious holiday and the passionate immigrants who kept their family traditions alive.

The disclaimer is, I am not Irish.  Of course, the truth is, neither was St. Patrick.  Born in Roman Brittany, sold into slavery at age 16 by pirates and brought to Ireland where he was forced to work as a shepherd, Patrick discovered his faith and found his calling.  Upon his escape only a few years later, Patrick made his way back to his family determined to return to Ireland and bring Christianity to the pagans.  But, I digress.

I was born and raised in Syracuse, NY and went to a high school on the city’s west side in a neighborhood that reveled in its Irish heritage and boasted the only traffic light in the country with the green on top of the light.  Yep.  The traffic light at the corner of Milton Avenue and Tompkins Street on Tipperary Hill is upside down.  Green, yellow then red.

In the early part of the 1800’s, immigrants, many from County Tipperary, Ireland, played a large role in building the Erie Canal, and many settled in the neighborhood known as Tipperary Hill, close to the factories and salt mills that provided work for the Irish laborers.  Local legend states that when traffic lights were installed in 1925, neighborhood Irish boys threw rocks at the red light to protest the color of British red dominating over the Irish green.  Decades and many broken red lights later, the light’s colors were permanently reversed.  It remains a great story of pride and tradition.

Between sips of green beer and shots of Irish whiskey this St. Patricks Day, let us remember the extraordinary men and women of Irish decent who made the voyage to this great country, and although were treated less than favorably as immigrants, contributed greatly to this young country and to her many Irish neighborhoods.  Indeed, THAT is worth celebrating with a beer.Image

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SOHO Restaurant Hosts “Dine Around Dinner”

12 Tuesday Mar 2013

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Atlanta, food, restaurant, SOHO, wine, wine tasting

High Event Logo-1SOHO has partnered with the High Museum Wine Auction and will host an exclusive
Dine Around Dinner on Wednesday, March 20. Please join us for this unique event.

Executive Chef Joe Ahn has created a multi-course tasting menu for the evening and each dish will be paired with wines from Bethel Heights and St. Innocent Winery.

The evening will benefit Atlanta’s High Museum. $90 per person and reservations are required. Please call 770-801-0069 to make reservations.

*MENU*

1st Course
Butter Poached Georgia White Shrimp with Fava Bean Succotash

2011 Bethel Heights Estate Chardonnay
2011 St. Innocent Winery Pinot Blanc, Freedom Hill Vineyard

2nd Course
Hot Smoked Wild King Salmon, Rice Wine Vinegar Marinated Cucumber, and Radish and Jalapeno Avocado Sauce

2010 Bethel Heights Riesling
2011 St. Innocent Winery Pinot Gris, Vitae Springs Vineyard

3rd Course
Herb Roasted Baby Rack of Lamb, Farro, and Cherry-Apricot Chutney

2009 Bethel Heights Libertine Pinot Noir
2009 Bethel Heights West Block Pinot Noir

4th Course
Crisped Cinnamon Duck Leg Confit, Goats Cheese Potato Croquette, and Port Wine Jus

2010 St. Innocent Winery Pinot Noir, Momtazi Vineyard
2010 St. Innocent Winery Pinot Noir, Freedom Hill Vineyard

Cheese Course
Selection of Oregon Cheeses, Quince Paste, and Georgia Honey

Vintner’s Surprise

See you soon!

Daylight Saving Time

10 Sunday Mar 2013

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I had a friend once who struggled with Daylight Saving Time.  Being a stickler for details, she’d remind people it was, in fact, Daylight Saving Time.  Not Savings.  Saving.  Got it?   She was extremely bright and capable, but she thought the “savings account” inference was wretchedly confusing.  She wanted to understand where the hour went.  After brief discussion, however, she’d let it go with a shrug.  Maybe the German term “sommerzeit” would have made it easier.  Simply translated, summer time, makes a bit more sense.  Just like Eastern, Central or Mountain Time.

E.D. and I lost touch after a while, but prior to the arrival of each new Spring, while setting my clocks ahead, I wonder how she is faring in her new life and wonder if she was ever able to reconcile the timekeeping aspect of sommerzeit.  And it reminds me that whether springing forward or falling back, we should cherish the now and take a moment during our busy day to smile and smell the spring flowers, because time is precious, no matter how it’s measured. And after all, we’ll be falling back before you know it.  I hope you enjoy your summer time!

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New Menu Item: Tofu Milanese

08 Friday Mar 2013

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Atlanta, dinner, food, SOHO, vegetarian

Tofu Milanese

SOHO diners seeking a delicious vegetarian entrée will find the Tofu Milanese fits the bill.

Recently added to the menu, the dish features tofu seasoned with panko bread crumbs and browned on both sides. It is drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and served over creamy polenta with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh seasonal vegetables, and roasted lemon.

We hope you’ll stop in soon to try this delectable new dish!

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