Well, gang, it’s that time of year again: As of this Thursday night, the 2008 crop of Beaujolais wines will be out, prompting the giving of gifts, the raising of the glasses, and the sampling of that which pleases the palate. It’s like Christmas but with people you don’t have to stay related to! And Tria is raising the bar for what it means to truly celebrate this wonderful secular holiday. Hot off the email:
Nouveau Release Party at both Tria Cafes
· Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
· Time: 4:00 pm – late night
· Location: Tria Rittenhouse Square and Tria Washington Square West
· Feature: Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Nouveau at the celebratory price of $4 / glass all night
· No reservations—just show up2008 Beaujolais Nouveau Party
· Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
· Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm (reservations at 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm and 7:30pm)
· Location: Duross and Langel on Sansom & 13th Streets
· Feature: Complementary Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Nouveau paired with French cheese; a brief talk about Beaujolais by Tria; complementary samples of Duross and Langel’s new Chardonnay lip balm, Pinot Noir soap, and Beaujolais Nouveau body scrub made for the occasion
· This event is free but reservations are required; call Duross and Langel at 215.592.SOAP
· More info: http://www.durossandlangel.com/workshops.html
Check Tria’s website for more info and events; and keep it tuned to Phoodie.info, as we’re sure our man Collin Flatt will have some things to say about le Beaujolais nouveau.
Previously: The Once-Over: Tria In The Gayborhood
Recently tried one of Tria’s new additions to its “Funky Reds” list (can’t recall the name, and it isn’t on their website’s list yet). I was excited by all the barnyard and rotten veggies in that glass. Great stuff if you go in for a wine with armpits. Loved it!