The Ontario Wine Society Presents The Niagara Chapter's Regional Wine & Food Match at About Thyme Bistro, 3457 King Street, Vineland Date: Monday, April 23, 2007   Reception 6:30pm, Tasting 7:00pm Members: $45     Non-Members: $55

Please Note: This event is now SOLD OUT!

It's "thyme" to explore the elegant and complex wines produced along the Lincoln wine route. Chefs Ryan Shapiro and Imant Malins will take to the kitchen at Vineland's hottest new restaurant, About Thyme Bistro, to prepare an outstanding array of tapas style dishes paired with several local wines from the Lincoln area. This will be an exciting opportunity to learn first hand from two talented Niagara Chefs about the thymeless art (sorry, we can't help ourselves) of pairing food and wine grown and produced within the same region.

The staff has been creating tantalizing dishes for locals and tourists alike since the opening of the Bistro last year. Co-Owners Ryan Shapiro and Donna Thompson are passionate about offering their customers a relaxed dining experience offering gourmet style local produce and wines without a high gourmet price.

The doors will open exclusively for OWS members to savour petit-size morsels of delicious entrées accompanied by sumptuous wines. The Chefs will guide us through the range of components, which can make wine and food pairing a challenge. Come and taste for yourself how and why certain matches work well together. We will also explore how breaking the tiresome "White with White" and "Red with Red" rule adds the spice of life to the dining experience. The wine styles will be selected specifically for this event by Sommelier Colleen Rivard and reflect the Bistro's ever-evolving Regional wine list. The Chefs will design the dishes to reflect seasonal local produce.

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If you plan on attending and have specific food aversions/allergies please include this information in the registration form provided below so we can accommodate you. This venue has a capacity of 40 people and tables will be set for groups of eight. Please sign up quickly to secure your seat as a sell out is anticipated.

Directions:
About Thyme Bistro, 3457 King Street, Vineland. The bistro is located along the "wine route". Exit off the QEW Niagara onto Victoria Street in Vineland and head South (away from the lake); continue until you reach King Street (large intersection with street lights); turn right and watch for the bistro on the right hand side. You can also call the bistro line at 905-562-3457 for assistance if required.

For information call the Niagara Wine Line at 905-685-7623 or visit www.ontariowinesociety.com. Members $45, Non-Members $55. Members may bring one guest at member price. Your cheque must be received by Monday, April 16, 2007. Cancellations will be accepted up to Monday, April 16, 2007. Please do not mail cash. Seats will not be sold at the door. Although we appreciate knowing your intentions, receipt of your cheque is the only way to guarantee a reservation, so please be sure to mail in your registration forms early as reservations are not accepted by phone or email. Vouchers will not be accepted for this event.

Please Note: In order that all of our members are fully able to appreciate the wines, we kindly request your cooperation in not wearing perfumes or scented after-shaves - Thank you.