Go worldwide on Tuesdays at Chan's Wine Bar

kurt · 08-31-2009, 01:49 PM

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Allifunn will take you there!!!

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It’s Tuesday night and what to do?

As Tuesdays go, it’s a pretty dull night of the week.

Wine World owner Chan Cox came up with a solution that both stimulates his slow Tuesdays and offers locals a fun dining experience.

Cox is offering a world dining series on Tuesday nights at his Destin location.

The concept is simple: each week it’s one country, one dish, and one bottle of wine for two people, for $29.99.

Two Tuesdays into the series, the concept has been a huge success, said Culinary Director Alison Porter. The first night, every table was full at one point, and all those customers made reservations for the next week, she said. Week two saw 90 reservations, and 104 ended up being served during the evening, either in the café, at the bar or outside on the patio.

The series began with a foray into the world of the French, with a one-dish meal for two of coq au vin and a diner’s choice of one bottle of white or red French wine.

Week two, couples experienced Spain through a bowl for two of paella and a choice of ‘07 Las Brisas white blend or ’04 Conde de Valdemar Tempranillo Spanish wines. A sampler plate of Spanish cheeses and crackers for two could be added for an additional $15. The wine selections may be upgraded for an addition $10 or $20, depending on selection.

As an added element, the evening’s recipe is included on the menu.

Upcoming in the series includes culinary visits to:

• Sept. 1 -- Pacific Northwest: Salmon and potato casserole with citrus vinaigrette, served family style, with a choice of Pacific Rim Dry Riesling or ‘06 Red Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot;

• Sept. 8 -- Italy: Spaghetti carbonara;

• Sept. 15 -- San Francisco/Italy: Cioppino;

• Sept. 22 -- Creole/Spain/France: Jambalaya;

• Sept. 29 -- Argentina: Carbonata crillo;

• Oct. 6 -- Germany: Chicken in Reisling with spatzle;

• Oct. 13 -- Mediterranean: Lamb, lemon and olive pasta;

• Oct. 20 -- France: Bouillabaise and rouille.

Porter also has plans for additional dates to include South Africa, Australia, other regions of France and Italy.

“It’s a fun way to experience culinary regions around the world, stimulate business on a Tuesday, give folks something to do, and it fits in with our philosophy that if it grows together, it goes together,” said Porter.

The World Dining Series continues through October from 5 - 9 p.m. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Call (850) 269-2902.

jdarg · 08-31-2009, 02:56 PM

Checking my calendar for lamb night- October 13th. YUMMO!

Dune-AHH · 08-31-2009, 03:37 PM

What a great idea!
Any chance of bringing this to Grand Blvd?

Allifunn · 08-31-2009, 11:04 PM

I was more than thrilled with the write up!
The response to the concept has been amazing. We are booked up in advance! We already have about 20 standing reservations for each week! Last week was booked solid, inside and out! Our local regulars have embraced our concept, but there is always room for more

Jdarg...we are changing Oct. 13th to a celebration of Columbus and serving lasagna. Lamb will be postponed until Oct. 27th.

joho · 11-20-2009, 07:20 AM

One Country
One Dish Meal
One Bottle of Wine
Two People

$29.99

Tuesday Nights Only

5 to 9 pm 850.269.2902

Enjoyed the Beef Strognaoff (Austria/Hungary) last Tueday night paired with the wine and have reservations for December 8th serving Sopresa del Mare (Northern Italy).

Thanks Allifunn and Steve for a great affordable night out!

kurt · 11-20-2009, 07:41 AM

Yes - this has been very popular with over a hundred people per night and has been extended into the winter. I have had several dishes and enjoyed all of it - way to go Allifunn!

Allifunn · 11-21-2009, 06:22 PM

It continues to be a wonderful night! It was great having you for dinner, Joho!

It feels like I am having my extended family over for dinner every week. Most of our Tuesday nights are booked weeks in advance, with about 50 having standing reservations...it has been amazing!