Special Announcement - Please Join Us

Greetings from New London,
Lots of news this week, special tastings, live music, book signings, and holiday information galore.
Those details are all below this first announcement:

We have had a good deal of comments lately about Brie & Bleu.
Many of them go a little something like this:

"We love Brie & Bleu - you have amazing cheese, great food, and gourmet products - BUT - we never know when you are open!"

AND when you are open - your closed for something private!

"How can we buy cheese and food for the holidays if you're not open?"

" What if I can't get to the store when you are open or not open?"

Well - you are right.
We recognize your frustration - The reason we book the entire space for private functions is economics. And it is especially difficult during the holiday season - which we are heading into right now.
We must take advantage of the holiday functions and private parties that are coming our way.
(By The Way - Book Your Private Party Early -
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3 or 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7)

So - TWO big changes that we hope will address most of the issues.

1 - In order to accommodate all of the requests for private use of Brie & Bleu - we are suspending regular dinner & food service until after the holiday season. Instead we will focus our efforts on the special tastings, beer dinners, wine dinners, & private functions that we have scheduled.

2 - Beginning TODAY.
I mean right now as you read this, we have expanded the gourmet department at Thames River Greenery to include all of the items we sell at Brie & Bleu.

The full assortment of cheeses and gourmet products have relocated just around the corner to 70 State Street.
All of your cheese and gourmet needs are now available all day everyday right here at The Greenery.

Gourmet products from D'artagnan, spreads, jams, jellies and kitchen items from Stonewall Kitchen, imported olives, charcuterie, & imported nuts and olive oil, the full line of Tate's Cookies, tea from Harney & Sons, coffee & espresso from Illy, and fine chocolates from Moonstruck, to name just a few. We really encourage you to visit the store here to see the changes first hand - it looks amazing.

So we invite you to rediscover what a great gourmet department can be. Please visit us at 70 State Street and have a look around, you are going to like what you see.

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Don't Forget that this
Friday November 20th
Local Author Marci Alborghetti will be signing copies of her new book
"The Chrismas Glass" during the wine tasting in our store.

If you missed the article in last Sunday's paper about Marci and the book CLICK HERE to see the full story. Please be sure to say hello to Marci when you stop in for the tasting.

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Now, if all of this was not enough for a big Friday night - we have one more thing to add - our live performance series "Trabadour Nights" at City News,
continues this week.

Friday Night - No Charge - From 5-7 p.m.
In addition to our "House Band" of troubadours the featured guest will be Rick Spencer.

BIO:

Rick Spencer is known internationally for his work as a singer, songwriter and performer of music in the American folk music tradition.

For over 25 years he has traveled and performed at venues which include concert stages, folk festivals, museums, schools, libraries, pubs and others.

In concert Rick's presentations are always interactive and entertaining. Audience participation is requested and required!
Snappy and spicy guitar or smooth 5-string banjo accompaniment is to be expected and guest artists are likely to join in on stage.

The repertoire includes a good dose of up tempo traditional music, unique arrangements of contemporary songs from a variety of sources, sensitive or amusing original pieces and an unexpected surprise or two.

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Last Appearence Of The Season:
The Connecticut Cajun himself - Chef Phil Hubbard is cooking authentic Cajun Cuisine at The Beanery this Thursday the 19th of November. 11:30 - 2:00

MENU THIS WEEK

Crawfish Etouffee (AY-TOO-Fay)

This is from the heart of Cajun country, this is a spicy (but not so hot that it's uncomfortable) sauce that is served with white rice.

If you have never had crawfish - start with this dish - you won't regret it!

Cream of Garlic Soup
The secret to this soup is a luscious puree of caramelized garlic and onions tghickened with French bread. This is one of the signature dishes at Bayona in the French Quarter, voted one of the three best restaurants in New Orleans in several polls of food writers and patrons both.

Apple Praline Tarts
Individual little pies with the taste of the Bayou combined with apple and sweet cream.
Mmmmmmmmmmmm!

If you have been waiting for a reason to visit the authentic 1900's seating area at City News this is it.

This is a great opportunity to make plans and meet your friends downtown for something special.
We have lots of seating and the mood will be festive - we hope you can join us.
Questions:
8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 6 8 1 7 - Option # 2 for The Beanery

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Coming Next Week - Our Annual Jonathan Edwards Winery Thanksgiving celebration - Wednesday November 25 - don't miss the fun - mark your calendars. 8 6 0 - 4 4 3 - 9 4 6 3.

Wine Tasting Please Join Us
Friday November 20 - 6-9 p.m. - No Charge

A Great Way To Start Your Weekend.

1 - Segura Viudas Cava $10 / $18 magnums

This is our favorite everyday bulletproof sparkling - from the good people who bring you Freixenet, this is the original Spanish Cava.

Inexpensive, bone dry, perfect for mimosas, brunches, and Thanksgiving celebratory reunions!

What's better than showing up with a mag of bubbly?

A lovely, bready treat, perfect for toasts and kicking off the holidays.












2 - Georges DeBeouf Beaujolais Nouveau $10


Le Nouveau est arrive!
Yes, the third Thursday in November has come.

Which means flagons of fresh Beaujolais have been delivered directly to us via supersonic air freight.

Light, fruity Gamay - silly, delicious, a seasonal favorite. Perfect for the holiday table too.

Let's try this year's harvest!






3 - Calera Pinot Noir $26

From our friend Josh Jensen, the Pinot pioneer of California.

This is Josh's vineyard blend, 100% Pinot Noir, from Monterey and San Benito Counties.

Seeing eleven months in French Oak, this Pinot is a Burgundy-styled classic with plentiful West Coast fruit.

Delicate, earthy, a perfect match for turkey time or casual sipping.

4 - Chocolate Block $36

From our friends at Boekenhoustkloof in South Africa, a perennial favorite of ours, this is their take on Chateauneuf de Pape.

A Rhone-styled blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cabernet.
Hard to obtain - but we've stocked up on it!

This is not some South African smoke bomb - it's an elegant full-bodied red, glowing with dark plum and cherry, and yes, a hint of cocoa on the finish. If this is your first time trying this wine - it will open your eyes, it really is something special. We liked it so much that we flew to South Africa to talk with the wine maker. To watch our interview click HERE- and scroll to the bottom of the page.

P E R F E C T P I E S
& PERFECT CAKES

Listen - its time to place your orders for Holiday Cakes & Pies from You Take The Cake.

Everything from Pumpkin Cheesecake to the most sublime Coconut & Pecan Pies are just a call away.

Everything is baked from scratch - delivery to your front door is available - all you need to do is take credit for all the hard work.

8 6 0 - 7 0 1 - 0 0 7 4

O R D E R D E A D L I N E

for Thanksgiving

Sunday November 22nd.
YOU TAKE THE CAKE

Four Layer Pumpkin Cake


Coconut Layer Cake


German Chocolate

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All of the changes and additions announced this week come directly from your input.
We sincerely appreciate your comments and suggestions, it is how we stay ahead of the pack.

And of course it is your support that makes all of this possible - thank you.

And we know that some people will not be entirely pleased with all of the changes - we ask only that you give it a chance to work.

If it needs fine tuning we will make adjustments -
One thing is for certain - the best is yet to come.

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