Bistro 108 Special Reserve Wine List & Wine Lovers Club

Bistro 108 is proud to announce the formation of our newest additions to our wine list. A group of fine wines we discovered on our trip to Napa Valley, California. We have other wines we will be adding to this list and will plan a Reserve List Tasting Party sometime in the near future. So stay in touch.

Mike’s Special Reserve Wines
Mike’s Special Reserve Wines are available by the Bottle only

Girard Winery
2007 Girard Russian River Valley Chardonnay -- 45
The aroma/flavor profile includes: pear, Meyer lemon, plantains and lovely smoky clover honey notes.

2005 Girard Artistry -- 55
2005 Artistry is a proprietary blend of 5 Bordeaux-varietal grapes. The 2005 vintage is a brilliantly-colored, dark garnet wine with aromas of baked cherries, dark plum, lavender, cinnamon, allspice and freshly cut herbs. There are also hints of tobacco, leather and toasted pecan.

2006 Girard Cabernet Sauvignon -- 50
Superb black raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry notes intermixed with charcoal, acacia flowers, and mocha scents. Full-bodied with sweet, velvety tannins, superb concentration, and a long, layered finish.

St. Supery Winery
2004 St Supery Elu Napa Valley Red Meritage -- 70
Élu 2004 has aromas of rich, vibrant, focused sweet cherry and blackberry fruit. On the palate is a wealth of flavors and an elegant, silky mouth-feel.

2006 St Supery Virtu Napa Valley White Meritage -- 50
Virtú 2006 is refined and luscious with aromas of nectarines, peach and ripe cantaloupe. On the palate, the mouthwatering flavors of peaches and nectarines are joined by a subtle mineral quality.

2002 St Supery Napa Valley Merlot -- 45
2002 Merlot has deep, dark colors and aromas layered with blackberry, currants and toasty oak. The flavors pick up momentum showing blackberry, cherry, sage and a hint of creamy mocha.

2003 St. Supery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon -- 50
Luxurious, rich and concentrated with aromas of cherry, currant and blueberry these are just the start of this 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon. The harmonious flavors of black cherry, anise and plush cassis explode upon tasting.

Bistro 108 Wine Lovers Club
Once you have tried any of our fine wines at Bistro 108 and you find one or two (or more) you really like and would like to take a bottle (or case) home for sipping on the porch, watching the sun go down or for that very special occasion, we are proud to announce the Bistro 108 Wine Lovers Club. No membership, no dues, just good wine. I will be offering our wines at a very special price. You can order and pick up the wines at the Bistro for home consumption. Just as an example I have discovered another little wine that will soon show up on our regular wine list. We introduced it on our customers at our recent cooking class. It goes very well with the Roasted Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Sauce. . . And the wine is Folie A Deux's 2005 Amador County Zinfandel. The price on the Bistro Wine list will be 28/bottle and if you want to order it to take home the price will be 15/bottle. Please Email me at info@bistro 108.com with how you want to pay for the wine, your phone number, what wine you would like to purchase and how many bottles you want to purchase. All orders will need to be prepaid. Please give me a week or two to get the wines for you.

Here are some wines I am offering for the rest of March. If you are interested in purchasing any of the following wines please email me with your order by March 18. Enjoy!
2005 Folie A Deux Amador County Zinfandel -- 15/Bottle
2007 Girard Russian River Valley Chardonnay -- 21.50/bottle
2005 Girard Artistry -- 35.56/bottle
2006 Girard Cabernet Sauvignon -- 27.50/bottle
2004 St Supery Elu Napa Valley Red Meritage -- 52.50/bottle
2006 St Supery Virtu Napa Valley White Meritage -- 26.88/bottle
2002 St Supery Napa Valley Merlot -- 23.75/bottle
2003 St. Supery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon -- 30/bottle

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"

Do You Need an Excuse to Eat at Bistro 108?

There is so much going on in Fayette County right now there is no excuse for not taking a day or weekend in Fayette County and while your having fun stop and eat at the Bistro 108.

This weekend Fresh Fish from Hawaii
We are serving Japanese Sea Bass and Marlin.

Easter Sunday Brunch Menu:
Entrees:
Prime Rib
Roasted Pork Loin with Jack Daniels Apple Sauce
Steelhead Salmon with Lemon Basil Sauce
Chicken with fresh basil-sun dried tomato herb sauce
Oven Roasted Beef Round Roast with Gravy

Eggs and Omelets to Order
Bananas Foster French Toast
Special Omelet – Godiva Omelet (Omelet filled with cream cheese, spinach and artichokes)

Vegetable Choices
Country Club Squash
Creamy Spinach Casserole
Baked Sweet Potato with Brown Sugar Butter
Fresh Steamed Carrots, Green Beans & Broccoli Medley
Scallop Potatoes
Black Eyed Peas

Antique Week is coming soon:
there are over 5,000 vendors and ten times as many shoppers coming to Fayette County. We don't guarantee that if you call in a reservation that your table will be available immediately, but we work you in ahead of those who don't call ahead. So, antique week isn't an excuse not to come and eat at Bistro 108.

Antique Week: March 27 through April 6 – www.antiqueweekend.com
The Bistro will be open nightly Thursday – Saturday March 27-29, Open for Sunday Brunch 10 am - 2pm. Closed Sunday night March 30 and Open for lunch and dinner Monday March 31 through Saturday April 5.

La Grange Events:
4/16/2008 La Grange Ducks Unlimited Fish Fry
4/18/2008 1st Annual Bluegrass Festival & Grand Jam
4/25/2008 Christine Albert at the Bugle Boy (www.thebugleboy.com)

Festival Institute, Roundtop, Texas: www.festivalhill.org/

13th Herbal Forum March 28-29, 2008

Poetry at Round Top 7th Annual Festival Weekend May 2 - 4, 2008

Flatonia Events:
March 1-31 - Parade of Quilts - variety of heirloom and contemporary quilts displayed in downtown shop windows and inside shops.

April 8 - Flatonia Market Day - buy or sell household items, antiques, produce, arts & crafts, jewelry, etc www.flatoniamarketdays.com

April 22 - Flatonia Craw Fest - join us in the downtown parking lot starting at 6 p.m. for crawfish, beverages and entertainment, enjoy dancing to the Telstars under the stars.

Roundtop Events:
When Furniture Becomes Art Mar 8-22 Copper Shade Tree, Round Top. Functional art pieces by Jo Alcade & Leslie Ravey Exhibit Poster

Bedazzle Art glass and painting exhibit at The Gallery at Round Top Mar 11-Apr 6 Call 979-249-4119 or Click Here

Grand Opening Mar 22 4-8PM - Beth Anderson Fine Art, Bybee Square, Round Top

13th Annual Herbal Forum Mar 28-29, International Festival-Institute at Round Top. Call 979-249-3129 or Click Here

Robert N Goldthwaite's Windor Chairs Workshop Mar 31-Apr 5 The Gallery at Round Top. Call 979-249-4119

International Wine Tasting Apr 1, 5:30-8:30 Arbor Antiques, Round Top Enjoy wine, cheese, extended hours shopping and music.Click Here

Spring Shakespeare 2nd Weekend Apr 4-6 UT at Winedale. Call 979-278-3530 www.cah.utexas.edu/museums/winedale.php

1st Annual MOPAR Car Show Apr 12 - Appel Dodge, Brenham. Call 979-836-2391

International Festival Institute at Round Top Apr 12 - 3PM Pianist Ilya Petrov Call 979-249-3129 or Click Here

"Earth & Sky" Art Exhibit Apr 14-30 - The Gallery at Round Top. Call 979-249-4119 or Click Here


Schulenberg Events:

Saturday, March 22 Swiss Alp Dance Hall Todd Fritsch

Saturday, March 29 Swiss Alp Dance Hall Gregg Trevino

Saturday, April 4 Swiss Alp Dance Hall The Tim Hall Band

Saturday, April 5, 2008 City Wide Garage Sale 7 a.m. to 12 Noon

Fayetteville Events

3/15/2008 Art Guild of Rural Texas and Fotofest 2008 presents "Exposure"

Saturday & Sunday April 12 & 13
BP MS 150 Charity Bike Ride: Houston to Austin Bicycle Tour www.ms150.org/ms150

Friday - Saturday April 18 - 20
TEXAS PICKIN' PARK www.texaspickinpark.com Bluegrass Festival & Grand Jam Kick-off. SPJST Hall


Surely, something is happening to bring you to Fayette County and Bistro 108. Hope to see you soon.

If you know of any events I can share with our readers, please email them to me at info@bistro108.com

Treat Your Valentine to Flowers and Candlelight at Bistro 108

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. What better way to say I love you than a nite out at Bistro 108. Just to whet your appetite, we will be serving up the following:

Butternut Squash Ravioli with a Brown Butter, Sage and Roasted Walnut sauce;

Lobster (1 or 2 5 oz tails);

Surf & Turf (5 oz Lobster Tail and Beef Tenderloin);

Rosemary Roasted Lamb Chops;

Macadamia Nut Crusted Japanese Sea Bass;

Seared Fresh Ahi Tuna;

Rib Eye Steak with Herbed Butter;

Beef Tenerloin Medallions;

Chicken with Artichokes and Mushrooms, and

Pecan Crusted Catfish with a Lemon-Thyme-Butter-Pecan Sauce.

We will be serving your favorite wines and Champagne along with delicious desserts such as Creme Brulee and everyone's Bistro favorite Pots of Chocolate.

As always, reservations are not required but highly recommended for this Lover's nite out. Make your reservations now by calling 979-968-9108.