Bistro 39 at the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar to Host Event

SAN DIEGO, Calif (May 19, 2010) –  Stanger Vineyards and Bistro 39 Executive Chef, Larry DiFolco are teaming up to present a five course Paso Robles Winemaker’s Dinner,  June 10 at the Bistro 39 ballroom, attached to the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar.  A reception will begin at 6:30 PM, while the dinner will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.  The Paso Robles Winemaker’s dinner runs $39++ per person.
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First, Hilton Garden Inn (HGI) was ranked number one again by J.D. Powers (2009) for midscale full-service hotels.

Second, San Diego has often been voted the number one destination in the world and here is why: attractions, arts, beaches, climate, gaming including the Del Mar Racetrack, sports, restaurants, retail shops, wineries and more. San Diego is built for a phenomenal year around experience.

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SAN DIEGO, CA-  The family owned and operated Beni di Batasiolo Winery and Bistro 39 at the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar are teaming up for a Winemaker’s Dinner on June 13, 2009.  The evening begins at 6:30 and will feature a five course dinner paired with five fine wines from the Piemonte and Veneto region of Italy.

The Dogliani family, owners of Beni di Batasiolo, is the leading producer of Italy’s most elegant wine, Barolo.  With four generations of experience in the Piemonte area, the Dogliani family has mastered the DOC and DOCG wines that are exclusive to the Northwest region of Italy.

“We at Batasiolo are honored to experience some of our favorite wines along with the fantastic foods of Chef DiFolco,” said Stefano Poggi, the West Coast Representative for the Dogliani family.  “We look forward to a fun and unique evening where we can all take a trip from the fine living of Carmel Valley to the fine wine-ing of Langhe Hills.”

“The evening will be comfortable and interactive with a great speaker who knows each of the featured wines personally,” said Larry DiFolco, Executive Chef at Bistro 39.  “I’ll be cooking with the same wines being served, which will ensure a nice bridge of flavors.”

The first course features a Pinot Grigio Vento Caposaldo ’07 paired with seared scallops with toasted pine nuts and parsley sauce.  The Pinot Grigio Caposaldo, a wine created in honor of the Roman Empire’s most famous racing horse, is a wine with delicate white fruit and apple aromas offset by notes of acacia blossoms and almonds.

The second course pairs the Dolcetto d’Alba DOC ’07 with a grilled Portobello, mozzarella and tomato pizza.  The award winning, light and fruity red wine pairs nicely with the fresh flavors of the pizza, and is a great way to start the ascent into bigger red wines.

Course number three combines the smooth, extensively aged Batasiolo Barbera d’Alba, “Sovrana” with a roasted chicken thigh stuffed with sweet sausage and parmesan cheese.

The stars of the show come out in the fourth course, as the Barolo DOCG ’04 is paired with Osso Bucco.  The veal shank melts off the bone and into your mouth, as the Barolo creates an ethereal, dry and powerful mouth feel.

Finally, course number five features the Moscato d’Asti DOCG ’08, a dessert wine which is more fruity than sweet, alongside a Ricotta Cheesecake with roasted pears.

Call Bistro 39 at the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar (858) 720-9500 for reservations. The five course winemaker’s dinner costs $39.95 (plus tax and tip) per person.  Or, buy tickets online.

By Kevin Leap and Steven Persitza
Dining Critics at The Carmel Valley Leader

Having previously worked smack dab in the middle of the Gaslamp, finding great places to eat was always more of a “Which one?” verses a “Where the heck to go?” Now snuggly nestled in Carmel Valley, finding a place to lunch or dine is more of a challenge.

There are a few places like Arterra, or Ruth Chris’, but not without peeling off a few high denomination bills. Enter Bistro 39 in the Hilton Garden Inn just off the Carmel Valley Road exit. Gone are the days of wearing a pinball machine sized pager waiting for a table at Chili’s. Bistro 39 is kind of a cool little place with a comfortable attitude, great menu and killer prices.
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