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ROSE MADNESS! Wine DInner & Cookbook Signing! Memorial Day Schedule...
archive.constantcontact.com &bull May 27, 2011Tomorrow is my birthday & I'll DRINK PINK if I want to! Right now Secco has more roses by the glass than, well, pretty much everyone in the entire world (seriously, it's nearly a dozen at this point; my staff has been googling "rose intervention" when I'm not looking). I'm even planning a Rose Crawl in Carytown for the end of June so stay tuned! While solstice remains nearly four weeks away, it's readily apparent that we've already slipped into the summer season given the sizzling heat and humidity of the past few days. If not already,… Full Story »
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May News from Draeger's Markets
archive.constantcontact.com &bull May 4, 2011Mother's Day RosesFancy imported, long-stem with vase. Limited supply. Order early!Draeger's Cooking SchoolFeatured classes, demos and workshops for May include: Aloha Cuisine on 5/18 in Blackhawk, Everyday Family Dinners on 5/19 in Blackhawk, Wild Farm Garden Tour & Cooking Class on 5/21 in San Mateo, Knife Skills on 5/26 in San Mateo, Fish: A Heart Healthy Food on 5/25 in Menlo Park, and Elegant Summer Lunch on 5/27 in Menlo Park. You can register online and view the complete class schedule through August 2011. Vin Italy… Full Story »
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Wine Tasting TONIGHT at RCC, Last Chance for Restaurant Week at Secco!
archive.constantcontact.com &bull Apr 29, 2011Thanks to everyone who stuffed the ballot box, I mean showed immense support for us in Style Weekly's 2011 Best of Richmond! I like to joke our jobs can be summed up as 'heavy lifting punctuated by drinking,' but you all have made it so worth it! Grazie!! So much so I've been trying to finish this email for the last 48 hours...hard to keep up with everything. If you're in the same boat,… Full Story »
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Taxpayer Relief Wine Tasting, Riesling Crawl, Spring Restaurant Week!
archive.constantcontact.com &bull Apr 15, 2011Don't forget Richmond Restaurant Week is only two weeks away! This year there is an all-new second edition, Monday, April 25th through Sunday, May 1st and each three-course meal is $25.11 per person, with $2.11 going to FeedMore. Menus will be going up daily on the official site, and also on richmond.com. While Secco does not take reservations, we will be offering the menu 5-10pm for that entire week, including Sunday. It'll be a great introduction to all the fantastic Spring ingredients… Full Story »
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Spring $1.00 Sale: Buy Any Featured Bottle, Get the 2nd for $1.00
archive.constantcontact.com &bull Apr 14, 2011If you can somehow get the temperature down to 65 degrees Fahrenheit or below, you will never have to worry about the condition of your wines." Robert M. Parker, Jr., Parker's Wine Buyers Guide No 7 - We proudly keep… Full Story »
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Cider Tasting TONIGHT at River City Cellars! New Spring Dishes at Secco Wine Bar!
archive.constantcontact.com &bull Apr 7, 2011Tonight is Carytown First, and we're celebrating with a tasting at River City Cellars with Albemarle Ciderworks! Lots of other stores and restaurants are having special events as well, and a lineup of participants can be found here. And don't forget Spring Richmond Restaurant week is only a couple of weeks away! If you haven't been tempted by Chef Tim's special menu yet, see below. This Thursday, April 7th, Rick from Albemarle Cider Works will be here… Full Story »
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Free Tastings Friday & Saturday at Triphammer Wines & Spirits, News and Specials
archive.constantcontact.com &bull Apr 1, 2011The name KARIA (kar'-ee-ah) is derived from a Greek word meaning graceful, and it is this very character that we seek most in this wine. With stylistic inspiration coming specifically from our ARCADIA VINEYARD Chardonnay, the wine is refreshing, light and graceful on the palate, with bright acidity supporting ripe fruit flavors and a butterfly kiss of… Full Story »
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French Film Festival Madness, New Dishes at Secco!
archive.constantcontact.com &bull Mar 25, 2011I'm so excited that the FFF is finally here this weekend! After 19 years (way back in the early '90s when I was still in college it was the only reason you would catch me in in the business building auditorium--there's some irony) it continues to be one of my favorite things about living in RVA, and the scope of and depth of talent just gets better every year. Kudos to Francoise & Peter Kirkpatrick for such a fantastic event! And… Full Story »
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Special Invitation! "Women in Wine: Tasting Featuring Women Wine Makers"
archive.constantcontact.com &bull Mar 21, 2011TheWomen's Giving Circle of Howard Countyinvites you to join us for a special evening of socializing and fundraising at The Iron Bridge Wine Company in Ellicott City. The ticketed evening includes wine tastings and education and small plate snacks from… Full Story »
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March roars in . . .with several bottles of wine!
archive.constantcontact.com &bull Mar 4, 2011Happy Saint Patrick's Day! We know that March 17th is usually a day reserved for downing a pint or two of Guinness, but there are 30 other days to celebrate in March and we celebrate we do. Spring is just around the corner (it arrives March 20) and so are several wine… Full Story »
