Bijoux Will Host Two Wine Dinners in May

I admit it, I’ve never been to Bijoux Restaurant in Inwood Village. The announcement after the jump gives me two good reasons to go.

Bijoux Restaurant will host two special wine dinners in May, showcasing exquisite wines from both Italy and France. The Bordeaux Dinner, the first of the two, will feature prominent winemakers and vineyard owners from France, and will take place on Wednesday, May 7^th at 8 pm. The cost for the Bordeaux Dinner will feature four courses with five wines and is priced at $125.00 per person.

     The second event, The Italy Tour, will be held on Monday, May 12 at 7 pm, and will feature several guests from fine Italian wineries. The Italy Tour will showcase seven wines with four courses and is priced at $145.00 per person. Seating for both wine dinners is $225 per person. 

     Among special guests attending and presenting their wines at the Bordeaux Dinner are Ms. Veronique Barthe, owner and winemaker of Chateau La Freynelle in Bordeaux, Ms. Karin Bernaleau, owner of Chateau Mongravey in Margaux, Ms. Pascale Peyronie, owner and winemaker of Chatau Fonbadet in Pauillac, and Mr. David Launay, director of Chateau Gruaud Larose in St.-Julien.

     Wine experts attending the Italy Tour include Mr. Stafano Chiarlo, winemaker of Piedmont’s Michele Chiarlo, Ms. Giovanna Moretti, owner of Tuscany’s Teunta Sette Ponti, Ms. Anne-Louise Mikkelsen, representative from Tuscany’s Castello del Terriccio, Mr. Giovanni Folonari, owner of Tuscany’s Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari, and Mr. Teunte Silvio Nardi of Tuscany.

     Bijoux Restaurant’s Executive Chef Scott Gottlich will prepare outstanding regional cuisine for each dinner to match and accentuate each of the fine wines. Seating is limited and Reservations may be made by calling Bijoux Restaurant at (214) 350-6100.