If you can’t make it down to the Big Easy, then head on over here to Food 101 on Mardi Gras Day … Tuesday, February 21st … to sample the spirit of N’ Awlins.

On Fat Tuesday, Executive Chef Justin Keith will be serving up some special creole dishes inspired by the culinary traditionals of New Orleans.

Signature cocktails including The Hurricane, Sazerac and Ramos Gin Fizz will also be flowing from the bar.

The dining room playlist will feature legends of New Orleans including the Meters, Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Lee Dorsey, Dr. John and more.  So grab your beads and come on over for a Mardi Gras celebration!

Click on the link below to preview Chef Keith’s Mardi Gras inspired menu.

2012 Mardi Gras Menu

The question isn’t “Are you ready for some football” but more importantly …

“Are you ready for some incredible food to feast on while you’re watching the big game?”

Executive Chef Justin Keith has created a selection of dishes that put a creative spin on some traditional game day favorites.  Each of these dishes are sure to make your at-home party the talk of the year!

These Super Bowl Foods will be available only on Super Bowl Sunday.  So give us a call to place your order by 5PM on Friday, February 3rd and it will be ready for you to pick up on Super Bowl Sunday between 2PM – 4PM.

Click on the link below to preview our menu.

Super Bowl Party Menu

Happy Valentine’s Day from Food 101! 

Looking for a place to get your Valentine in the mood for love?  Aphrodisiac abound this year at Food 101 throughout Valentine’s weekend.  Our Executive Chef Justin Keith has created several dishes especially for Valentine’s Day, using passion inspiring ingredients such as Oysters, Honey, Lobster, Champagne and of course, Chocolate.  In fact, eight of the ten leading foods known to have aphrodisiac powers will be featured on Chef Keith’s four course Valentine’s Day Menu.

This multi course menu will be available not only on Valentine’s Day, which falls on a Tuesday this year, but the Friday and Saturday prior to this romantic holiday for guests who want to set the scene for love during the weekend.  Each of these special “aphrodisiac inspired dishes” will also be available a la carte on Friday, Saturday and Tuesday as well.

As Valentine’s Day weekend is perhaps the busiest dining weekend of the year, we suggest making reservations as early as possible.

Valentine’s Day Menu 2012

For those of you that have shared your e-mail address with us, be on the lookout for a very special e-mail!! 

You know how we all say “It is better to give than recieve”… well that is just what we are doing for our hundreds of loyal patrons this holiday season.

A GIFT FROM FOOD 101

This season we would like to give you, our friend an valued guest, a special culinary surprise!  Just bring in the special e-mail that you recieved and we will give you a secret, sealed envelope for you to open.  The card inside could give you:

Complimentary Dinner for Four

20% off Your Entire Bill

Two Complimentary Desserts or

a Complimentary Appetizer

To fnd out the value of this gift, just open the sealed envelope and your gift awaits.

Adding some culinary excitement into your holiday season is our way of saying “Thank You” for your tremedous support throughout the year.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Food 101, in partnership with Universal Tennis Academy (UTA), invites you to participate in the UTA Round Robin Tournament on Friday, November 4th at the Blackburn Tennis Center.  Visit http://www.utatennis.com/ to find out the details and register for this fun night. 
 
Stay tuned for other Food 101/ UTA partnership events.  Great food and cocktail and exciting tennis – a great combination!

The theme for our February Wine Down Wednesday is “A Mon Valentin” or “To My Valentine”

Happy Valentine’s Day wine lovers.  Every Wednesday in February we will be featuring three quaffable French wines from the Loire and Rhone regions.  Why French?  Well, traditionally the French celebrate Valentine’s Day with much enthusiasm.  There are many festivals and the first Valentine’s Day cards are said to have originated in France! 

The wines that we will be featuring are the kinds of wine you would be drinking if you were visiting a Paris cafe.  So, bring your Valentine with you any Wednesday in February and pretend you’re in a “Brasserie” in Paris!

Chateau Moncontour, Vouvray, Loire Valley

This is a Chenin Blanc from the Vouvray appellation of the Loire Valley.  It is a demi-sec style wine.  This wine has a wonderful balance of acidity and sweetness with hints of green apples, pears and lemony citrus, with a long finish.

Domaine du Grand Bouqueteau, Chinon, Loire Valley

This is a Cabernet Franc, appellation Chinon.  This red wine is often serves in Paris cafes.  It has a powerful nose of coffee, with nuances of red fruits and hints of spice.  This medium bodied wine  has a long finish with soft tannins.

Moillard “Les Violettes” Rouge, Cote du RhoneThis wine is a beautiful blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Cinsault from the southern Rhone region.  It is a lively wine with fresh black berry fruit flavors, a hint of spice and just the right amount of tannins.

Try a glass for $7 or a flight for $10

The talented bar staff at Food 101 have created a brand new Fall inspired cocktail list that is sure to get everyone in an “Autumn” mood and make preparing for the holidays just slightly easier!!  Try a ”SPICED PEACH BOUBON”, made with Woodford Reserve, Fresh Peach Puree and a little dash of Cinnamon and Cayenne Pepper.  Want something a little different … a “LADY LOLA” might be what you’re looking for … a combination of Absolut Berri Acai, St. Germain, Pomegranate Juice and a splash of Champagne.  And for all the manly men out there that want to order martinis, but think it’s too girly … “THE METROPOLITAN” is what you need … Maker’s Mark, Cranberry Juice and a dash of Pomegranate Juice.

Where better to enjoy one of these than in our spirited bar?  You can get out of the chilly air and sip on a delicious cocktail.  Stop by today and be sure to ask your server or bartender about the wonderful new hand crafted, freshly made cocktails!!

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