Friday, July 25, 2008

Bistro 108 - Just a Reminder

Bistro 108 Closed Saturday July 26:
The Bistro will be closed Saturday July 26. Susan and I will be in Austin at my son's wedding. Michael Wayne McCathern and Ambriel Nance will be wed in a small family ceremony in Austin. Congratulations Michael and Ambriel.

At Bistro 108:
Thursday September 18 -- Bill Passalaqua & the Racket returns to the Starlite Lizard Lounge.
We are still working on getting a band for August and planning for September. Details to follow.

At the Bugle Boy:
July 25 - Friday -SMYTHE & TAYLOR
July 26 - Saturday - SHELLEY KING, 2008 State Musician of Texas
July 27 - Sunday - WAYLON PAYNE, Waylon Payne is making a big splash as the star in the movie "CRAZY" where he potrays the legendary musician Hank Garland. "CRAZY" has already won numerous film festival awards. Read more about the movie here. You may also remember Waylon as the actor that portrayed Jerry Lee Lewis in "WALK THE LINE"
Waylon is named after his godfather Waylon Jennings. His father is Jody Payne, longtime guitarist for Willie Nelson, and his mother is country singer Sammi Smith known for her recording of "Help Me Make it Through the Night"

Friday, July 18, 2008

Bistro 108 Happenings

Last Thursday's music on the patio was a great hit. The patio was packed for the music, the band was upbeat and entertaining and everyone had a great time. We are working on finding another equally entertaining group for August. Stay tuned for further information.



This Weeks Fresh Catch:

This weeks fresh catch is Japanese Sea Bass - Mero and wild caught Hawaiian Yellow Tail. I had the Yellow Tail last night for dinner and it is a firm fleshed fish with a delicate flavor. It is served with risotto and a citrus butter sauce. Excellent.

Bistro 108 Closed Saturday July 26:

The Bistro will be closed Saturday July 26. Susan and I will be in Austin at my son's wedding. Michael Wayne McCathern and Ambriel Nance will be wed in a small family ceremony in Austin. Congratulations Michael and Ambriel.



Christmas in July???

It is not too early to start planning your holiday parties, now. Bistro 108 caters and would like to cater your event. We have catered groups of 6 up to 600. We can cater on premise on Tuesday and Wednesday nites and we can cater off premise at your location anytime. Email us at info@bistro108.com if you are interested in Bistro 108 catering your next event.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Music on the Patio - Tonight!

Just a quick reminder that Bistro 108 will be having music on the patio tonight from 7 to 10. There are no reservations on the Patio but you can make early reservations inside then go out and hear the music. We will be serving food and drink on the patio until 9 pm. It just may be a little crowded, but lots of fun. This is our first concert on the patio since we opened back in 2004.

Hope to see you there.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Bistro 108's Fresh Vegetables

A quick note that tonight we will be serving fresh gazpacho made with local organic tomatoes and cucumbers. Also we will be serving, as an appetizer, Fresh Salad Caprese made with local organic yellow and orange and red tomatoes. So summery and refreshing.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

It's July - Bistro 108

Save the Dates:

Bistro 108 will be CLOSED Friday, July 4 in celebration of our nations Independence. We will be OPEN Saturday and Sunday. Make your reservtions now for Dinner or Sunday Brunch.



Thursday, July 10 Bill Passalacqua and crew will be playing in the Starlite Lizard Lounge (our patio). He and his band will be playing American Tunes and Blue Grass from 7 pm to 10 pm. Seating on the patio will be on a first come basis - no reservations. We will take reservations for Dinner inside.



New Summer Wine at Bistro 108:

Seven Daughters Winemaker's White Blend by Seven Daughters Winery, King City, California. Seven Daughters carefully selects from among the finest grape varietals across California, to create red and white Blends that are sophisticated, flirtatious and undeniably fun. Just like you.



Seven Daughters White Winemaker's Blend is made of French Colombard, Chardonnay, Reisling, Symphony, Orange Muscat, Gewurtztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc. The sultry, balanced results are refreshing and offer just a hint of spice to leave you wanting more.



Come in a try a glass or a bottle.



July Happenings in Fayette County:

La Grange:

7/4/2008 6:30 PM -- July 4th Celebration at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club with live music on stage and fireworks galore! Southbound 955 will kick off the celebrations followed by headliner Todd Fritsch taking the stage at 8 p.m. Free round trip buses from KC parking lot, 190 S. Brown, La grange, will run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Concessions will be available and one can picnic on the golf course in front of the stage.



7/10/2008 9:00 PM TO 12:00 AM -- The Summer Entertainment Series sponsored by The City --of La Grange will host a dance by County Road 114 from 9 p.m. 'til 12 midnight on Thurday, July 10, at the Fair Pavilion, 400 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. There is no admission charge.



7/11 7:30PM -- Camp Shakespeare presents Hamlet. La Grange Ampitheater.



7/11 8:00PM -- The Bugle Boy, Joe Pat Hennen More info at: http://www.thebugleboy.com/



7/12 8:00PM -- The Bugle Boy, Jimi Lee



7/12/2008 7:30 PM -- The Summer Entertainment Series sponsored by The City of La Grange present the "Black Cat Choir" Electric Texas Blues on Saturday, July 12, starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by the movie "27 Dresses" (PG-13) starting at 9 p.m. Both events are at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater and there is no admission charge.



7/17/2008 9:00 PM TO 12:00 AM -- The Summer Entertainment Series sponsored by The City of La Grange will host a dance by Southbound 955 on Thursday, July 17 from 9 p.m to 12 midnight at the Fair Pavilion, 400 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Admission is free.



7/18/2008 8:00PM -- The Bugle Boy, Claude "Butch" Moran



7/19/2008 8:00PM -- The Bugle Boy, Jean Synodinos



7/19/2008 7:00 PM TO 10:00 -- Bear Creek Concerts presents music from the porch with Ann Klein. 6:30 potluck, 7:30 music. Bring a lawn chair and own drinks. $10 suggested donation for performer. We host a food drive for the local food pantry with each concert. For directions and information visit www.bearcreekconcerts.com



7/20/2008 3:00 PM -- The Bugle Boy, Showcase Sunday



7/24/2008 7:30 PM -- The Summer Entertainment Series sponsored by The City of La Grange will host Broke 60 from Texas A & M Texas Music with performance starting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater, La Grange. The teen movie "Dodgeball" (PG-13) will follow at 9 p.m. at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater. There is no admission charge.



7/25/2008 8:00 PM -- The Bugle Boy, Smythe & Taylor



7/26/2008 8:00PM -- The Bugle Boy, Shelly King, 2008 State Musician of Texas



7/27/2008 3:00 PM -- The Bugle Boy, Sunday Afternoon with Waylon Payne



Round Top:
7/1-31 -- Celebration of Freedom The Gallery at Round Top Exibit. Call 979-249-4119.


7/1-31 -- Visual Art Studies Exhibit Ross Gallery, Fayetteville. Sponsored by Art Guild of Rural Texas. Call 979-378-2113.


7/3 1:30PM -- Young Artist Concert International Festival-Institute at Round Top. Call 979-249-3129.


4th of July Parade & Celebration in Round Top Parade 10:30 followed by Bar-B-Q dinner, refeshments, all day music, dancing, antique tractor, farm equiment & engine show, moon walk & train ride for the kids at the Round Top Rifle Assoc. Hall.


7/4 8PM -- Texas Festival Chamber Orchestra International Festival-Institute at Round Top. Call 979-249-3129.


7/5 1:30PM -- Piano Galore, 3:30PM Chamber Music Concert, 8PM Texas Festival Orchestra International Festival-Institute at Round Top. Call 979-249-3129.


7/7-11 -- Art Guild of Rural Texas Summer Art Camp Available 5-13 year olds. Call 979-378-2113.


7/10,17,24,31 -- Watercolor Workshop Round Top Family Library. 1-4PM each Session, 8th grade-Adult. Register by 7/7. Call 979-249-2700.


7/10 7:30PM -- Young Artists Concert International Festival-Institute at Round Top. Call 979-249-3129.


7/11 8PM -- Chamber Music Concert International Fesival-Institute at Round Top. Call 979-249-3129.


7/11 4PM -- Cooking Class "Summer Soups & Salads" Murski Homestead B&B, Brenham. Call 877-690-0676 or Book Online Click Here.


7/12 1PM -- Camp Shakespeare presents Hamlet. Winedale Barn.



Schulenberg:

July 4th & 5th Swiss Alp Restaurant & Dance Hall: Dances July 4 Greatful Gaezers, July 5 Czechaholics