PORTLAND, Oregon – (August 28, 2012) – Vitaly and Kimberly Paley let loose every week for their informal Wine Wednesday tradition when they pair flights of wine with food not typically served at the restaurant. “We try to demystify wine with a playful approach,” says Kimberly Paley. “We want our customers to come in each Wednesday and be surprised – from the wines we select to the food pairings.”
Wine Wednesday is offered each week with three flights of individually priced wines and a complimentary “mystery” wine. If guests can guess the varietal and producer of the mystery wine they receive their flight “on the house.” Chef Vitaly Paley enjoys being creative with the food pairings and chooses ingredients and dishes that compliment the wines or reflect the food of the region. Wine Wednesday is available every Wednesday in the bar or dining room from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2012 Wine Wednesday Flights
SEPTEMBER
5 – Last of the Summer Wine – Sparkling & Rosé
12 – Exploring Burgundy: Côtes de Nuits
19 – Willamette Valley Chardonnay Roundup
26 – On the Marche: Eastern Italian Gems
OCTOBER
3 – Spanish & Italian Showdown: Tempranillo vs. Sangiovese
10 – Bordeaux Breakdown: Red, White & Sweet
17 – Southern Hemisphere Expeditions: Australia & South America
24 – Grüner Veltliner Grab Bag
31 – Spooky Whites & Blood Thirsty Reds
About Paley’s Place:
Consistently recognized as one of America’s Top Restaurants by Zagat, Paley’s Place Bistro & Bar has been a Portland, Ore., institution since its February 1995 opening. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Vitaly and Kimberly Paley the critically-acclaimed restaurant located within the trendy NW district prides itself on perfectly-executed, elegant and soulful fare that clearly showcases the Paleys’ boundless love and admiration for local, sustainably-produced food. Featured on the acclaimed “Saveur 100” list in 2011, Chef Paley also received the 2005 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Pacific Northwest award, nominated as a 2012 James Beard Foundation Semifinalist for Outstanding Chef, was a recent victor on Food Network’s popular series Iron Chef America and Paley’s Place has been named one of the city’s top restaurants in the Oregonian’s 2011 Diner, Portland Monthly and Willamette Week. Chef Paley created Handmade at Paley’s Fruit & Nut Bar, available at select gourmet grocers and outdoor stores, as well as online at www.paleybar.com. For reservations and information, please call 503-243-2403 or visit www.paleysplace.net. Follow Paley’s Place on Twittter at @PaleysPlace and on Facebook. Paley’s Place is located at 1204 NW 21st Avenue, Portland, Oregon.