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JULY 2010

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 ANNOUNCING TWO
SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER
SIGNATURE DINNERS

#1
Personal Favorites
from the portfolio of
Carroll Wine & Spirits
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
6:00pm
$65 per person
(plus tax & gratuity)

Michel Pascal and Ken Block of Carroll Wine & Spirits have selected some of their favorite wines for this very special Signature Dinner and Chef Oakley has already planned six courses (including hors d'oeuvres and dessert) to match each of the wines. So we don't need to say anything more other than "here's the menu and reserve quickly!"

~Reception~
Vilarnau Brut NV    Spain
bacon chive cheddar falafel
smoked mushroom falafel
~First Course~
2008 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio    Italy
salmon medallion / gumbo spice crust / fire roasted fennel purée
heirloom tomato relish / house-made lemon ricotta cheese
~Second Course~
2008 Jawbone Sauvignon Blanc    New Zealand
(a favorite in several local wine connoisseurs' cellars)
Jaw Bone poached shrimp / melon / figs / baby frisée
thai basil / lemongrass vinaigrette / dehydrated prosciutto
~Third Course~
2007 Lang Pinot Noir    Willamette Valley
duck in a hole / farm egg / duck confit
dried cherries / roasted wild mushrooms
vidalia onions / brie mustard fondue
~Fourth Course~
2008 DeLoach Vineyards Zinfandel    Russian River Valley
deconstructed lamb "moussaka"
~Dessert~
Noval Black Port    Portugal
chocolate cherry beignets / Noval Black crema
chocolate toffee

Call NOW as reservations will fill up quickly
317-824-1231


#2 
Crossroad Vintners
featuring 
Viña Ventisquero Winery
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
6:00pm
$65 per person
(plus tax & gratuity)

We promise another spectacular Signature Dinner from Crossroad Vintners. Details will follow, but we suggest that you make your reservations as soon as possible.  Call 317-824-1231. 
 
 
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Collin
 MEET OUR NEW SOUS CHEF
Collin Hilton

 
Collin Hilton has assumed the duties as Sous chef upon Sam Merenda's leaving OAKLEYS to become Executive Chef at Charbonos in Avon. A native of Indianapolis, Collin trained at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona and worked at True Food Kitchen and T. Cooks at the Royal Palms, both in Phoenix. He was also on a Silver Place winning team in the National Pastry Competition.  His favorite thing to work with in the kitchen...seafood.  We're glad that Collin is "back home again in Indiana," and we wish Sam the very best in his Executive Chef position.
 

 
OAKLEYS bistro's KIDS COOK
Let Us Feature Your Young Chef's Favorite Recipe
 
Our unique Kids' Menus include Chef Oakley's favorite recipes to cook with his family - like Pretzel Coated Chicken and Peanut Butter and Jelly Stuffed French Toast.  He thought it would be fun for OAKLEYS bistro's younger chef friends to have their favorite recipes that they like to cook with their families featured on our Kids' Menus as well.  So we're asking elementary through high school students to send us their favorite recipes.  Since the recipes are for kids and their families and must fit on the recipe card portion of our Kids' Menus, we ask that they be simple - but, of course, fun and yummy.

Email or mail your recipe to us or drop it off at the restaurant where you also can ask for a sample of our Kids' Menu.
Be sure to include:
  • your name
  • your age
  • your school
  • a way to contact you (preferably email or phone)
We are eager to try your recipes, and we will let you know if and when your recipe card will be featured on our Kids' Menus.
Happy Cooking!
                

REMINDERS

  • On most every Tuesday evening, our Kitchen Team offers a sensational THREE-COURSE MENU option for $29.95 per person in addition to our
     regular menu.
  • Join us on most every Tuesday evening from 5-6pm for our TUESDAY TASTING when different wine representatives feature several wines for a casual, informal, complimentary tasting.
  • We package many of our house-made spices, rubs and dry mixes as well as our fresh stocks, soups, salad dressings and ready-to-pipe garlic mashed potatoes for you to use and enjoy at home.
  • Almost all of our menu items and wines by the bottle are available for carry-out.
  • Our staff can help you with most of your entertaining needs.
  • We offer regular and customized gift certificates for any denomination.
  • You or a friend can join our Kitchen Team as Chef for a Day and return in the evening to savor your creations with a three-course dinner for two.  $200
  • Become a fan of OAKLEYS bistro on Facebook where we'll divulge our daily specials and any special happenings.
  • In addition to giving our e-mail and facebook friends a heads-up on our Signature Dinners and wine tastings, we also will post our wine events of indywineevents.com.
To learn about any of these offerings, call 317-824-1231 or email us directly.

 

 

 

OAKLEYS bistro  1464 West 86th Street • Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 • 317-824-1231

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