2008 Calendar
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March 2008
Cooking Demo
Wednesday 3-6-08
Dim Sum
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cooking Demo
Saturday 3-22-08
Noon - 3:00 pm
Cooking Demo
Saturday 3-29-08
1:00 pm
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February 2008
Cooking Demo
Friday 2-22-08
call 631-734-5111 for times
Cooking Demo
Saturday 2-16-08
Noon - 2:00pm
As a professional chef and caterer for over 30 years and having worked, studied, & taught culinary arts in France, Spain, Israel, Hong Kong & Hawaii, Steven Biscari-Amaral will share his approach to sophisticated and elegant cuisine in this two hour cooking demonstration
October 2007
Cooking Demo's
10-25-07
Sumptuous Seafood
Here is a wonderful opportunity to prepare
some fantastic local seafood
to dazzle your next dinner guests
Scallop Seviche,
Cucumber Chips and Avocado Topping
Traditional Clams Casino
Grilled Swordfish with Garbanzo and Tomato Sauté
Rice Croquettes with Béchamel sauce
Lemon Sorbet
Chef Steve Biscari-Amaral
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10-18-07
Dim Sum Party
Share our secrets of these small, tasty dishes. The Cantonese named dim sum, “to touch your heart”. Experience the many techniques of steaming, rolling, folding and filling these sumptuous treats! This entertaining class will teach you skills which are unforgettable!
Goat Cheese, Potato & Toasted Leek Pot Sticker
Scallop and Shrimp Shao Mai
Thai Fish Cakes
Turkey & Scallion Wonton
Deep Fried Roast Parsnip, Duck & Rosemary Dumpling
6-9 PM
Chef Steve Biscari-Amaral
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July 2007
Cooking Demo's
7/6/07- Friday: 6-9 pm
Romance in France
Prepare and enjoy the perfect dinner for two with that special someone. This romantic menu can help you put a twist on your own creations while you learn how to set the mood for your future culinary soirees.
Menu
Oysters Rockefeller
French Onion Soup
Baby Lamb Chops with a Mint/Port Reduction
Mini Spinach soufflé
Dessert Fondue for Two
Cucina Toscana: Cooking with Olive Oil
Olive oil –an essential ingredient for any Italian feast!
Discover the secrets of tasty summer cuisine using Borghese’s Borghese family imported olive oils
7/12/07- Thursday @ 2pm
Chistopher Hengerleof Black Tie Caterers.
7/19/07- Thursday @ 2pm
Steve Amaral Chef/Owner of Black Tie Caterers
7/26/07- Thursday @ 2pm
Penn Hongthong owner of Laotian Chef
For more information, please call
(631) 734-5111
7/26/07- Thursday: 11 am – 2 pm
The Beach Party
Get your sunglasses and beach chair ready! Entertain straight from your cooler. We will show you creative, fun dishes that are easy enough to transport from your kitchen to the beach.
Menu
Grilled Pita Chips with Edamame Hummus
Three Bean Salad with Fresh Herbs
Roasted Baby Potato Skewers
Hampton Shrimp Salad Rolls
Grilled Pineapple Sticks Coated in Toasted Coconut
Golden Sunset Cocktail
7/27/07- Friday: 6 – 9 pm
Romance in Morocco
Moroccan cuisine blends many different Mediterranean spices to enhance the natural flavors of food. Wildly popular in Europe, this exotic cuisine has recently exploded in America. Come join us as we teach the madness of Morocco.
Menu
Hummus with Spiced Up Flatbread
Tomato Salad with Lemon Yogurt Dressing
Ginger Infused Saffron Rice
Marinated Lamb Kabobs
Moroccan Mint Tea Sorbet
Quiche Lorraine
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Click on link below to see schedule and register for classes
August 2007
Cooking Demo's
8/9/07- Thursday: 6-9 PM
Dim Sum Party
Share our secrets of these small, tasty dishes. The Cantonese named dim sum, “to touch your heart”. Experience the many techniques of steaming, rolling, folding and filling these sumptuous treats! This entertaining class will teach you skills which are unforgettable!
Menu
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8/22/07 – Thursday: 6 –9 PM
Sushi
Discover the art of genuine Japanese sushi making. The Japanese are known for using impeccably fresh ingredients in their sushi. Learn how to wrap, roll, and present artful and delicious sushi with incredible sauces that bring out the unique flavors of Japanese fare. We’ll even give you tips on where to shop for your ingredients!
Menu
Sushi Rice
California Roll
Local Scallop Hand Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Sirloin and Scallion Nigiri
Chicken Breast Sunomono
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June2007
Thursday, 6/07/07
Bridgehampton, NY
6pm-9pm
Sushi 101
Learn the art of Sushi with Chef Amaral, Chef Steve will teach you the fundamentals of authentic Japanese techniques
in this hands on class.
*****
Thursday, 6/21
2:00 pm
Thai Cooking Demo
Explore the art of Laos and Thai cuisine with Chef Penn Hongthong authored Simple Laotian Cooking. Ms. Hongthong is a cooking instructor at local adult education site and a cooking demonstrator at libraries since 2001. Paired with some of Long Island's best wines from Borghese Vineyard. Discover key ingredients to your greatest Thai_Laos kitchen endeavors
May 2007
Saturday, 5/12
2:00 pm
Cucina Toscana
Grow Your Own Ingredients: Cooking Demonstration
Explore the art of Italian cuisine with Steve Amaral of Black Tie Catering paired with some of Long Island's best wines from Borghese Vineyard. Discover key ingredients to your greatest kitchen endeavors that can be grown right in your own backyard.
Castello di Borghese Vineyard, Cutchogue
Admission is Free
Sunday, 5/20
2:00 pm
Cucina Toscana
Cooking with Olive Oil Demonstration
Continue your exploration of the art of Italian cuisine with Steve Amaral of Black Tie Catering paired with some of Long Island's best wines from Borghese Vineyard. Discover the key ingredient to Italian cuisine, olive oil.
Castello di Borghese Vineyard, Cutchogue
Admission is Free
April 2007
Sunday, 4/15
2 – 4 pm
Feng Shui Dim Sum Cooking Demo
Chef Steve Biscari-Amaral, will demonstrate the art of Dim Sum integrating Feng Shui, the Chinese art and science of balancing “chi”. Learn how to make dumplings, potstickers, wontons and spring rolls filled with traditional and modern ingredients. Demo will be at Martha Clara Vineyard.
631-298-0075
Information
Wednesday 4/18
7 pm.
“A Sensation Celebration”
An evening of Feng Shui gourmet Food, Wine, Art and Entertainment with Blond Restaurant and with Guest Speaker, Judith Wendell of Sacred Currents, Feng Shui Design.
Call 631-821-5969
Information and reservations
March 2007
Sunday 3/11
1- 4 pm
Laotian Cooking Demo at Martha Clara Vineyard
With Penn Hongthong
631-298-0075
Information
Wednesday 3/14
7 pm.
“A Sensation Celebration”
An evening of gourmet Food, Wine, Art and Entertainment with Blond Restaurant and the importers of
fine Italian wines, Empson Importers.
Call 631-821-5969
Information and reservations
Saturday 3/24
11 am - 3 pm
The 1st Annual Potato Festival
Exhibits, Children's Events, Recipe Compition, Live Entertainment, Food and more!
Love Lane, Mattituck
Call 631-298-8989
Information
Saturday 3/31
1 – 3 pm
“Meet the Artist”
Join Chef Steve Biscari-Amaral at Castello di Borghese Vineyard and experience his creativity through artwork.
Call 631-734-5111
Information
FEBRUARY 2007
Celebrate Chinese New Year
at Wolffer Estate Vineyard
with Guest Speaker, Judith Wendell
Sacred Currents, Feng Shui Design
Sunday, February 18th
Chef Steve Biscari-Amaral, will demonstrate the art of Dim Sum. Learn how to make dumplings, potstickers, wontons and spring rolls filled with traditional and modern ingredients.
Classes are held at 12:30 and 2:00 pm.
Food is paired with Wölffer wines
Demonstration, food and wine pairing
$35.00 per person / $25.00 for wine club members
For reservations call 631 537-5106 ext. 20
Sultry Saturday
Saturday, February 17th
Cooking Demonstration and wine pairing event. Join us at Martha Clara Vineyard for a Sultry Valentine aphrodisiac menu that includes such delicacy's as Spicy Fried Local Oysters, Double Chocolate Amaretto Brownies and much more. An evening meal paired with the wines of Martha Clara Vineyard.
6:30-8:30 pm $ 75 pp plus tax
Tutto Elegante
Friday, February 16th
Borghese Vineyard
Group Art Show
Opening Event
JANUARY 2007
"SENSATION CELEBRATION"- Wine Dinner
Wednesday, January 31st
The Event Store Presents: “A Sensation Celebration” An Evening of Gourmet Food, Wine, Art and Entertainment with Martha Clara Vineyard and Blond Restaurant.
Miller Place, LI- An evening of fine wine and food pairings will be presented by The Event Store featuring Martha Clara Vineyard and Blond Restaurant January 31st, 2007 at Blond restaurant, located at 691 Route 25A, Miller Place, NY 11764.
The evening begins at 7pm, and includes a magnificent five-course gourmet dinner prepared by the Owner and Executive Chef of Blond Restaurant, Samih Nelovic, with wine pairings by Martha Clara Vineyard. Owned and operated by the Entenmanns family, this vineyard has quickly grown in reputation with award winning wines and an ever-popular vineyard for weddings and events.
Entertainment throughout the evening will be provided by Walter Finley on guitar who is an acoustic singer/songwriter, and entertainer whose talents encompass a full range of musical styles. Also showing the same evening is a visually motivating art exhibit featuring Steven Biscari-Amarals bold colors and thought provoking abstracts. Additional artists showing this evening are Annie Wildley, Dominic Antignano, Kristin Inglesias and Carmine Stasi who will highlight the diversity of the Long Island art scene.
Your first course is a serving of tender Seared Diver Scallops, English Pea Puree, Lavender Honey Scented Crème Fraiche served with a heady 2004 Chardonnay. Next is Cucumber Wrapped Baby Tender Greens, Candied Walnuts, Red Grapes dressed with Raspberry Vinaigrette paired with a heavenly aromatic 2005 Rose. A refreshing Mango Sorbet in a pool of Crisp Champagne prepares your palate for the next course of Seared Black Angus Filet Mignon, Roquefort Cheeses Potato Gratin, Tournet of Vegetable served with a classic Long Island 2002 Merlot
An after dinner delight and dessert specialty of the house the “Silky Blond Bombshell” paired with a 2003 Ciel finishes up your evening of entertainment, art, extraordinary Long Island Wine and a delectable gourmet dinner.
$59.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.
For reservations and additional information, contact Blond Restaurant at 631-821-5969 or on the web at www.blondrestaurant.com
Saturday, January 27th
Wölffer Estate’s Annual Bridal
And Event Showcase
12:00-4:00 pm
Spend the afternoon at Wölffer Estate, the ultimate Hampton location and meet the leading industry professionals who will coordinate all the stylish details to create the wedding or event of your dreams. Visit Black Tie Caterers and The Event Store table to enter our raffle!
Admission includes:
Wine, Food Tastings and Goodie Bags
$25/person
For reservations, call (631) 537-5106 Ext. 20
DECEMBER 2006
"SENSATION CELEBRATION"
The evening begins at 7pm, and includes a magnificent five-course gourmet dinner prepared by the Owner and Executive Chef of Blond Restaurant, Samih Nelovic, with wine pairings by one of the North Forks newest vineyards who possess some of the oldest vines on the East End, Vineyard 48, a family winery exemplifying the best in old world traditions on this side of the Atlantic.
Entertainment throughout the evening will be provide by Walter Finley on guitar who is an acoustic singer/songwriter, and entertainer whose talents encompass a full range of musical styles. Also showing the same evening is a visually motivating art exhibit featuring Steven Biscari-Amarals bold colors and thought provoking abstracts. Additional local artists will highlight the diversity of the Long Island art scene.
NOVEMBER 2006
Friday, 11/17
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Tarot Card Reading
by Bernadette
Limited seating, reservations required.
Free introductory reading
Makes a great Christmas gift, a full Tarot Card readings in your home.
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Thursday, 11/9
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wine and Food Pairing
Wine workshop with Lisa Julian Cannac owner of Wine Connection Consulting, consultant for restaurants, wine stores, events, weddings and wineries. This workshop will be featuring Vineyard 48 Wine, a family winery exemplifying the best in old world traditions and Black Tie Caterers, who caters to the North and South Fork illustrating the art of fine cuisine.
Limited seating, reservations required
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Sunday, 11/5
Noon – 3:00 pm
Paul Izak Salon: Ladan
“Get a jump on the latest makeup techniques for the Holidays”
Complimentary makeup session with a focus on reenergizing and rejuvenating yourself to help relieve the stress of the Holidays.
Limited seating, reservations required.
Free
OCTOBER 2006
Sunday, 10/29
Noon – 3:00 pm
Visual Concepts: Bob & Debbie Reymen
Tips on getting the best pictures from your special event or wedding and a Q & A session with expert advice from this successful photographic husband and wife team. Limited seating, reservations required. Free
Thursday, 10/26
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wine Connection Consulting: Lisa Julian Cannac
Tuesday, 10/24
7:00 pm
“A Fall Sensation Celebration”
Blond Restaurant, Miller Place; An evening of fine wine and gourmet food pairings, stimulating mix media artwork and the cool soothing sounds of acoustical guitar. Featuring the wines of Castello di Borghese Vineyard and the culinary creations of Samih Nelovic, Chef/owner of Blond Restaurant. Experience a celebration of your senses with exceptional food, wine, art and music. Limited seating, reservations required
$59.00 per person
Sunday 10/22
Noon – 3:00 pm
Susan McTiernan – Independent Beauty Consultant
“How to Avoid The 10 Most Common Makeup Mistakes on your Wedding Day”
Complimentary skin care and makeup event.
Limited seating, reservations required
Free
Tuesday, 10/10
7:00 pm
Cook Class with a Twist
Blond Restaurant, Miller Place; Participants are assigned a cooking station and each group prepares a course and at the end of class everyone enjoys a 4-course sit-down dinner. Limited seating, reservations required
$49.00 per person.
March/06
25th
A Sensation Celebration
Food & Wine Pairing Event
February/06
5th
Wolffer Estate
Sensual Valentine Hors d' oeuvres
Cooking Demo
7th
Vintage NY
Soho, Guest Chef Appearance
10th
Valentine Cocktail Party
4:30 – 6:30
18th
Tango & Tapas
Bridal & Special Event Expo
Wolffer Estate Winery
26th
Borghese Vineyard
Bridal & Special Event Expo
26th
Borghese Vineyard
Great Long Island Chowder Challenge
to benefit the East End Hospice
January / 06
21st
Macy's Herald Square
Guest Chef/Cooking Demo
29th
Wolffer Estate
Chinese New Year / Dim Sum Demo
December/05
3rd
Ross School Fundraiser
Dim Sum
11th
Hispanic Bar Association
Hoiday Event
Holbrook Country Club
November/05
5th
Wine Boot Camp
Final Nite Dinner
13th
Liacc Aids Fundraiser
Maxwell & Dunns
17th
Steinway Tasting
Borghese Vineyard
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