Jernigan's Expansion

Jernigan's has added nearly 400 square feet to their smoker friendly pub. With the smoking ban, now in effect, it becomes harder and harder for people to enjoy a smoke with a drink.

Jenigans is the solution to that problem.

Here are the highlights:

• 40 INCH HDTVS
• A NEW EXPANDED MENU
• PREMIUM SPIRITS
• FINE WINES
• EXOTIC AND DOMESTIC BEERS
• FREE WI FI
• and SPECIAL EVENTS

Check out the next few events:

Tuesday, September 30th, 7-9pm
Tommy Bahama Night (Sample Cigars, Rum, Refreshments and Clothing Sale)
Altman’s Clothing Store, Norman Center

Thursday, October 2nd, 7-10pm Cigar Tasting: Macanudo 1968
Sponsored by General Cigar Company

Thursday, October 9th, 7-9pm
Dewar's Scotch Tasting

Thursday, October 23rd, 7-9pm
Wine Tasting -- Sponsored by Southern Wine and Spirits

Thursday, October 30th, 7-9pm
Patron Spirits sampling

9 - 6 - 08 Wedding Pictures

Check out the September 6th, 2008 wedding here!

Here are the vendors involved in Megan and Matt's wedding:

Photos: Photos by Nick
Cake: Cakes by Tammy
Band: City Heat
Videographer: Network Videography
Flowers: Bella Floral
Chair Sashes: Connie Duglin Linens
Transportation: Quality Limousine

8 - 31 - 08 - Steele Wedding

Check out pictures from Jennifer and Dax's wedding here on August 31st of this year...

Trash The Dress

Here is what I was doing on my day off this Monday with my wife and Terry Clark.

Thanks so much, Terry. We can't wait for round two!

Dana and Gregg Massetti Wedding

I wanted to share with you the comments left by Dana and Gregg from their wedding here on September 5th, 2008...

" We were told by every single guest that it was the most wonderful and romantic wedding they had ever been to (especially the food & martini bar)! Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!"

As many times as I hear comments like this, it never gets old!

Kenwood Yulupa Cuvee Brut

Here's some information on our house Champagne, Kenwood Yulupa Cuvee Brut:

WINE DESCRIPTIONS
A light and refreshing, well-balanced sparkling wine with fruit flavors and aromas of citrus, pear and peaches, followed by a nuance of spice.

WINEMAKER NOTES
Kenwood Yulupa Cuvée Brut is a medium-dry sparkling wine made in the traditional méthode champenoise style. This sparkling wine is a blend of classic grape varieties from select vineyards taking advantage of fruit sourced from the diverse microclimates of California.
The cuvée wines used to make Yulupa Cuvée Brut are made in the traditional manner, by very gently pressing grapes harvested a little before full maturity, typically at less than 20 brix. It is this gentle pressing, followed by a cool fermentation, that yields a very delicate style cuvée wine while still retaining the essence of the fruit. After a complex blending process and traditional secondary fermentation, the wine is allowed to age on the yeast for about 10 months. After the wine undergoes disgorging a small amount of sugar, called “dosage,” is added to give Yulupa Cuvée Brut its refreshing medium-dry finish.

FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS
Enjoy this sparkling wine as an aperitif, or with salads and spicy dishes, especially those using citrus fruit. For dessert this wine pairs well with fresh berries or a fruit tart.

Composition

A blend of Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Chardonnay and Pinot No

Production

7,500 cases

Food at the Olympics

Check out these photos of interresting food items from The Olympics this year:

Healthy Cooking Class - 9/17/08

We had a special Healthy Harvest cooking class here this Wednesday.


The special guest was Julia B. Greer, MD, MPH. She is the author of "The Anti-Cancer Cookbook". Julia is an epidemiologist whose work focuses on pancreatic, ovarian, and breast cancers. She explained what cancer is and how antioxidants work to prevent pre-cancerous mutations in your body's cells, and then described in detail which foods have been scientifically shown to help prevent which types of cancer.


Recipes for the following items were given:

Garlicky White Bean Dip, Tilapia with Warm Cherry Tomatoes and Olives, Adzuki Bean Citrus Salad, Fresh Gazpacho, 3 Sisters Chili, and Cranberry Poached Pears.


It's been a few months since we've had a class.
I wish we could have a cooking class here every week!

Here are pictures from Wednesday curtiscy of Terry Clark.

Sushi

A Sushi Station is a great addition to any event.

Not only is sushi a great upscale and trendy concept but it's fun to watch as well!

Chef Drew set this station up during the cocktail hour of a wedding we had a few weeeks ago.

(We even got to use one of my swords!)

Handrolled Sushi Station

Harvest Season

We know how important fresh vegetables are these days.

That's why we've taken the ultimate step... Growing our own!

Jason's mother has been growing produce for us this summer and it's been delicious!

Healthy Cooking Class

Here are the drinks I've chosen for tonight's Healthy Cooking Class...

Cucumber Vodka & Tonic
w/ Organic Cucumber Vodka & Fresh Cucumber

Cucumber Gin & Tonic
w/ Hendrick’s Gin & Fresh Cucumber

G & G Rum
Guava Rum, Fresh Ginger, & White Rum

Lychee Martini
Fresh Akaume Zuke (pickled plums),
Lychee Liqueur, & Vodka

Pomegranate Martini
Pama Liqueur &Vodka

Pomegranate Cocktail
Pomegranate Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, & Vodka

Bourbon and Cherries
Knob Creek Bourbon, Cherry Juice, and Cherries


Less “Healthy”…

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Martini
Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur,
Castries Peanut Rum, & Vodka

I will be enjoying Bowmore Legend and Punch Cigars with Terry Clark!

Photos from Saturday

Here are some photos we took from Saturday's wedding: