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January
7
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West Hartford Restaurant Week
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Max's Oyster Bar will be participating in this year's West Hartford Restaurant Week.
Some of the funds raised during this promotion will go to charity.
To learn more about the event, click HERE.
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January
17
12:00 to
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1/2 Price Bottles of Wines - Every Thursday at Select locations
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January
21
12:00 to
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Taste of Hartford - Winter 2019
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Happening at Max Downtown & Trumbull Kitchen from January 21 through February 3
MAX DOWNTOWN
MAKE A RESERVATION
MENU
TRUMBULL KITCHEN
Please note:
TK closed for dinner on Feb. 2 for a private event.
and closed all day Sunday, Feb. 3
MAKE A RESERVATION
MENU
For more information
Max Downtown - 860.522.2530
Trumbull Kitchen - 860.493.7412 Hide |
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January
22
6:30 to
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Italian Wine Dinner feat. Pio Cesare @ Max a Mia Ristorante
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Max a Mia Presents
An Italian Wine Dinner Featuring
The Historic Pio Cesare wines of Piemonte
With Special Guest
Mr. Augusto Boffa
Pio Cesare Winery Family Member
Pio Cesare has been producing wines for 135 years and through five generations in its ancient cellars in the center of the town of Alba.
The Pio Cesare winery was founded in 1881, by Cesare Pio. He was a very successful entrepreneur and was inspired to produce a small and select quantity of wines from the hills of Barolo and Barbaresco for himself, his family, friends, and customers. Today, the family members travel extensively to more than 50 countries around the world. We are very pleased to welcome the fourth generation from Pio Cesare to Max a Mia for this winter wine dinner.
For this event, we have selected a number of wines from these top estates to feature along with the cuisine of Chef Stephen Lundgren.
Tuesday January 22, 2019
6:30pm reception, followed by dinner
(TENTATIVE MENU)
Reception
Pensieri d'Inverno
a cocktail Featuring Pio Cesare Barolo Chinato
Stuffed Mushrooms
Porcini and Cambezola Risotto
Carne Crudo
Grass Fed Organic Beef, Local Egg Yolk, Crostini, Parmegiano Reggiano
Course 1
Pio Cesare Gavi DOCG, 2016
Vitello Tonnato
Roasted Veal, Tuna Sauce, Caperberry, Grilled Meyer Lemon
Course 2
Pio Cesare Nebbiolo Langhe DOC, 2015
Grilled Quail, Seacoast Organic Mushrooms, Sunchokes, Zucchini,
Bagna Cauda
Course 3
Pio Cesare Barolo DOCG, 2014
Barolo Braised Beef Cheeks, Creamy Polenta, Blistered Tomatoes,
Pan Jus
Formaggio
Pio Cesare Barbera d’Alba Fides DOC, 2015
Il Fortteto Moliterno Black Truffle Cheese
Fresh Fig, Native Honeycomb
Dolce
Nutella Truffles, Sea Salt
$89 per person
not including tax & gratuity
Call for info.
860.677.6299
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January
25
12:45 to
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Max Lunch Club @ Max's Oyster Bar : Rhone Valley
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Max’s Oyster Bar is pleased to announce the first installment in 2019 of
The Max Lunch Club
Featuring Wines from the Rhone Valley and the Famille Perrin
With Guest Speaker
Paul Nerz
Regional Director, Vineyard Brands Imports
Friday January 25th
12:45 arrival | 1:00pm lunch
The Rhone and Southern France have had a number of very good vintages as of late, and no other family really exemplifies the region as well as the Perrin family of Chateauneuf du Pape. With multiple generations behind, ahead and currently in charge of some of the top vineyard locations across the region, the Perrins continue to deliver some of the most exciting wines of the entire region – and with some of the best values anywhere. Join us as we explore some of their newest creations and more traditional offerings, for the inaugural date for the 2019 Max Lunch Club Season.
Cuisine prepared by Chef Bob Peterson.
Arrival
Brandade
Warm Brioche | Green Olives | Red Sorrel
Famille Perrin, Côtes du Rhône Réserve Blanc (2016)
1st
House Smoked Salmon
Fingerling Potato Remoulade | Frisee | Mustard Vinaigrette
Crushed Pistachio
Miraval, Côtes de Provence Rosé (2017)
2nd
Cassoulet
Duck Confit | House Made Bacon | Garlic Sausage
Winter Vegetables | Flageolet Beans | Herb Crust
Domaine Les Alexandrins, Syrah (2017)
3rd
24 Hr Beef Shortrib
Root Vegetables | Apple-Celeriac Puree | Sauce au Poivre
Crispy Shallot
Famille Perrin, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards (2015)
Something Sweet
Poundcake Pain Perdu
Brown Sugar Crème Fraiche | Citrus Supreme | Candied Ginger
Assorted Petit Fours
$49.00 per person
(not including tax or gratuity)
Please call Max’s Oyster Bar in West Hartford for reservations
860.236.6299
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January
28
6:00 to
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Truth North Ale Co. Dinner @ Max Burger Longmeadow
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A Local Brewery Beer & Food Pairing Dinner
At Max Burger Longmeadow
Featuring
True North Ale Company
Based in Ipswich, MA
Special Guest Speaker
Gary Rodgers
founder and chief of business operations
The True North Ale Company is located on Boston’s North Shore in historic Ipswich, Massachusetts. And “True North” reflects the nautical and maritime heritage of Ipswich and the surrounding communities.
True North Ales has a unique perspective on brewing beer with a multi-generational group of family and friends working together to produce some highly creative craft beers. The team is excited to be brewing juicy American IPAs, sophisticated Belgian ales, classic German lagers, cutting-edge sours, and many more traditional and experimental styles.
Max Burger is pleased to welcome Founder Gary Rodgers to help us kick-off the 2019 dinner season, and have these fabulous, local ales paired with Chef Jakub Koziara’s menu.
Monday January 28, 2019
Doors open at 6:00pm
Course 1.
"Cerveza" Mexican Lager 4.3% abv
Mini Chimichangas
shredded chicken, pico, salsa verde crema, chili con queso
Course 2.
"Vincianne" Belgian Blonde Ale 6.3% abv
Rock Shrimp Fritters
creole dipping sauce
Course 3.
"Northern Haze" New England Juicy IPA 6.7% abv
Lobster Tacos
bacon and corn salsa, cucumber/avocado, warm potato salad
Course 4.
"Squared" New England Double IPA 8.2% abv
Chili Rubbed Strip Steak
wild mushrooms, bacon swiss chard, compound butter
Course 5.
"Dark Lantern” Oatmeal Stout 6.1% abv
Apple Cobbler
The Creamery vanilla ice cream
$65.00 Per Person
(Not Including Tax or Gratuity)
Please Call for Reservations
(413) 798-0101
684 Bliss Road | Longmeadow, MA | 01106 | @maxburgerma Hide |
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January
30
6:30 to
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Winemaker Dinner w/ Venge Vineyards @ Max Downtown
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MAX DOWNTOWN
presents a very special winemaker dinner featuring one of Napa Valley’s most storied producers
Kirk Venge
Owner and Winemaker, Venge Vineyards
The Venge family has farmed in Napa Valley for nearly half a century. It is a journey that began when Knud Venge emigrated from Denmark to the United States in the early 1900’s.
The family's viticultural roots flourished in 1976 with the purchase of a 17-acre vineyard in the Oakville District that was planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This fortunate development cast the family among the winemaking pioneers of Napa Valley.
Kirk Venge, Knud’s great-grandson, gravitated to winemaking at an early age and proved to be a talented winemaker, making wines in his own style, with a vision to build on the family legacy. In 2008, Kirk achieved his lifelong dream and acquired full ownership of Venge Vineyards. Today, Kirk continues the Napa Valley heritage, focusing on select vineyard sites that produce fruit worthy of bearing the Venge family name.
We are very excited to pair these wines alongside Chef Chris Sheehan’s menu.
January 30th 2019
6:30pm Seating
Course 1
Ora King Salmon Crudo
Asparagus, Ossetia Caviar, Lemon Brown Butter Crumble
Croix Estate, Chardonnay Narrow Gauge (2016) Russian River Valley
Course 2
Pork Belly Terrine
Sicilian Pistachio, Gardinere, Violet Mustard
Croix Estate, Pinot Noir Narrow Gauge (2016) Russian River Valley
Course 3
Bone Marrow Potato Gnocchi
Shaved Périgord Truffle, Chive Creme
Venge Vineyards, Scout's Honor Proprietary Red (2016) Napa Valley
Course 4
Roasted Prime Sirloin
Black Garlic Confit Charred Onion, Romanesco, Sauce Poivrade
Venge Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon Bone Ash Vineyard (2016) Napa Valley
Cheese
Tête de Moine AOP
Venge Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon Silencieux (2016) Napa Valley
$149 Per Person
(Not Including Tax or Gratuity)
Please Call Max Downtown for Reservations
860.522.2530
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January
30
6:00 to
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Willamette Valley Vineyards Winemaker Dinner
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Trumbull Kitchen Is Very Pleased to Present A
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS
WINEMAKER PAIRING DINNER
Wednesday January 30th
6:00 reception | 6:30 Seating
Founder, Jim Bernau, purchased the Estate site in 1983 and cleared away the old pioneer plum orchard hidden in Scotch broom and blackberry vines. He planted Pinot Noir (Pommard and Wadenswil clones), Chardonnay (Dijon and Espiguette) and Pinot Gris. In the beginning he hand-watered the vines with seventeen lengths of 75' garden hose.
Willamette Valley Vineyards has come a long way since then.
Today, the stylistic emphasis is on pure varietal fruit characters, with attention to depth, richness of mouthfeel, and balance. The wines are truly a collaborative effort of the entire vineyard and winemaking staff.
Join us at Trumbull Kitchen to meet one of those winemakers and a fabulous dinner, pairing Willamette Valley Vineyards wines with Chef Chris Torla’s menu.
Guest Speaker
Ryan Clifford
Harvest Winemaker / Regional Brand Manager
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Reception
Willamette Pinot Gris, 2017
Smoked Gouda and Apple Crostini
hot honey drizzle
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Willamette Chardonnay, 2016
Smoked Salmon and Dungeness Crab Napoleon
meyer lemon, bulls’ blood, lemon oil
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Willamette Elton Pinot Noir, 2014
Charred Salmon Medallions
curried beluga lentil vinaigrette, crisp apple, baby watercress
3
Willamette Estate Pinot Noir, 2016
Sage and Honey Glazed Quail
butternut squash coulis, warm farro salad, pomegranate reduction
Dessert
Willamette WC Rose, 2016
Dried Cherry Tart
toasted pistachios, grilled cantaloupe relish, chantilly cream
$89 Per Person
(Not Including Tax or Gratuity)
Please Call Trumbull Kitchen for Reservations
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January
31
6:30 to
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Cabs & Slabs 2019
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January
31
6:30 to
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Michter's Distillery Dinner @ Max's Oyster Bar
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Max’s Oyster Bar Presents
An All-American US*1 Distillery Dinner
Featuring
MICHTER’S DISTILLERY
Founded in 1753
With Special Guest Speaker Kenny Mg
Regional Director, Michter’s Distillery
The US*1 expressions, so named to honor Michter’s heritage harkening back to America's first whiskey company, founded in 1753, consist of some of the finest single barrel and truly small batch whiskeys available. We are very pleased to present these wonderful and extremely limited whiskies in cocktails and straight alongside Chef Peterson’s menu.
Thursday | January 31st | 6:30pm seating
Chef’s Reception
Hamachi Tartare
Yuzu-Chile Crab Salsa | Avocado Mousse | Masago
Michter’s Old Fashioned
1st
Smoked Haddock Chowder
Gold Potatoes | Hope Valley Red Sorrel | Garlic Butter Brioche
Michter’s US*1 Bourbon and US*1 Rye
(side by side)
2nd
Pancetta Wrapped Oysters
Sweet Onion & Herb Grits | Charred Broccoli Rabe | Gruyere-Lobster Gravy
Fresh Picked Maine Lobster
Michter’s Toasted Head Rye - straight
3rd
Pan Roasted Game Hen
Crispy Hen Leg Confit | Ricotta Johnny Cake | Warm Winter Greens
Charred Pepper Relish | Bourbon-Cherry Pan Jus
Michter’s Bourbon 10 year - straight
4th
Horseradish Crusted Dry Aged Striploin
Red Flannel Beet & Potato Hash | Pickled Winter Vegetables
Tarragon Sauce Choron | Crispy Beet & Carrot Curls
Michter’s “Surprise”
(a limited edition offering direct from the source)
5th
Cranberry-Chocolate Bread Pudding
Burnt Sugar Ice Cream | Vanilla Bean Tuile | Cocoa Nibs
Houndstooth Cocktail
~menu subject to change~
$90.00 per person
(not including tax or gratuity)
Please call for reservations
860.236.6299
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