Friday, July 29, 2011

Our '6 House Pub Menu and Wine Pairing #2


Mussels Puttanesca ~ one pound of steamed plump juicy mussels in a highly spiced marinara with tomato fillets, kalamata olives, capers, white wine, crushed red peppers, olive oil, & served over Spaghetti
$14.96

Chardonnay~Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve  ‘ 08/09       
By the Glass $7.96
Bottle $29.96

Tropical flavors with citrus notes delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla and honey to create depth and balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak rounds out the long, lingering finish

The crispness of this nice white offsets the spicy marinara and the citrus and fruit on your palate meld perfectly with the slightly earthy taste of the Kalamata olive.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Our '6 House Pub Menu and Wine Pairing #1


Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna Steak ~ seared rare with cusabi broccoli slaw & cold Asian spaghetti, tossed with scallions
$15.96

Shiraz~Wolf Blass South Australia Yellow Label ‘06
Wine Spectator 87 Points
The flavor is intensely fruity, with a sharp, tangy character – the fruit has a plummy richness combined with black cherries. This is a medium to full bodied wine that offers a sweet, middle palate, finishing with a, smooth tannins.
By the Glass $6.46 
Bottle $24.96

While traditionally one pairs white wine with fish, the rare tuna steak can stand up to a nice red. The oriental flavors are complimented by the tangy flavors of this wine and the rich flavors of the rare tuna compliment the smooth tannins.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Things to do in the area on July 4th weekend

Saturday, July 2th
RENDEZVOUS AT THE FOLLY
Williamstown, noon-2 p.m.
Field Farm, Sloan Road. The Trustees of Reservations invite you to explore the place where modern art and architecture meet nature in the pinwheel-shaped house by the beaver pond. Tours offered at noon and 1 p.m. on alternate Saturdays July 2, 16, 30 and ending Sept. 10. Admission is $5 per adult; children, Trustees members and Williamstown residents are admitted free. To learn more, visit www.thetrustees.org, call 413-298-3239, ext. 3003 weekdays

Saturday, July 2th and Sunday, July 3rd
ART STUDIO TOURS
North Adams, 1 and 2 p.m.
Beaver Mill, 189 Beaver St./Route 8. 413-664-9550. Free and open to the public. The tours will be guided by artist Robert Hagy, and will explore various artists’ studios and spaces within the Beaver Mill, including the studios and alternative galleries of Leibman Studios, Keith’s X-tremes Gallery, Rudd Sculpture Space, studio21south, Gravity Press, and others.  Please note, that the galleries have general open hours and can be visited without a tour, but other studios and spaces can only be visited on the tours. Meet at the front (center) door at 1 and 2 p.m. Please note that there are stairs and the studios are not handicapped accessible.

Saturday, July 2th, Sunday, July 3rd and Monday July 4th
10TH ANNUAL BERKSHIRE ARTS FESTIVAL
Great Barrington, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Ski Butternut, Route 23. $11 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for students; free for children younger than 10. $13 for weekend pass. Seven artists and artisans from the Berkshires are among the more than 200 juried artists from 22 states and Canada who will be exhibiting their work. Festival includes workshops, demonstrations, performances, activities for children and food. The show will be held, rain or shine, under tents, outdoors, and in the air-conditioned lodge at Ski Butternut. Ample free parking is available. For more information visit berkshiresartsfestival.com or call 800-834-9437.

Sunday, July 3rd
THE 26TH ANNUAL BERKSHIRE CHARITY AUTO SHOW
Pittsfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
26th Annual Berkshire Charity Auto Show on Sunday, July 3, 2011, To Benefit Berkshire United Way, on the grounds of the Hillcrest Campus of Berkshire Medical Center, 165 Tor Court, Pittsfield. (Rain date is July 10th.) Thirty-seven categories of cars will be represented ranging from antiques and originals by decade beginning with the 1900 Ford Model A up until 1972, with special groups for popular models like Corvettes and Thunderbirds. Show proceeds benefits Berkshire United Way, which supports the event with volunteers. A family-friendly event, admission if $4.00 for adults and free for children under 12 accompanied by a parent. Show car registration is $10 and includes admission for two adults. All registrants have the chance to cast their vote for the best entries in each category. Refreshments will be available and music provided by local DJ Paul Therrien.

Monday, July 4th
BASEBALL AND FIREWORKS (only 15 minutes from the 1896 House Inn)
North Adams, 6:30 p.m.
Joe Wolfe Field, 310 State St. (Route 8). The SteepleCats take on the Mystic Schooners at 6:30, with fireworks put on by the City of North Adams following the game. T-shirts will be give to the first 500 fans. More information at www.steeplecats.com.