Bacchus' Secret Cellar

Live Blues - Shakey Pete

bobgasket — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:30:59 +0000

Servin’ up a big sloppy plate of the the blues with extra gravy and keepin’ em comin’ back for seconds! Enjoy wine and Shakey Pete get in his groove!

Date: Sunday, 24 August 2008
Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: FREE

Live Blues - The Lubricators

bobgasket — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:30:19 +0000

Enjoy great wine and one of the tightest and most exciting blues bands in Southern California offering sounds from old Delta Blues to Uptown Chicago, from hard edged Texas shuffles to West Coast Swing!

Date: Saturday, 23 August 2008
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Cost: FREE

Mid-Summer Whites Tasting

bobgasket — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:50 +0000

More info on this tasting will be available soon…..

Date: Saturday, 23 August 2008
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: $15

Live Blues - Laurie Morvan Band

bobgasket — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:30:04 +0000

Described as “red – hot, blues rock,” the Laurie Morvan Band bridges the gap between the two styles following in the footsteps of blues/rock innovators Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Ray Vaughan. The tall, blue-eyed blonde lead guitarist/vocalist recently gained national attention in the Oct. 2007 issues of both Guitar Player Magazine and Vintage Guitar Magazines and won the regional competition of the 2008 International Blues Challenge and heads into the semi-finals next month in Memphis, TN.! Come in and enjoy the high energy, crowd pleasing, danceable blues ignited by the sizzling guitar work of Laurie Morvan.

Date: Friday, 22 August 2008
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Cost: FREE

Mid-Summer Whites Tasting

bobgasket — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:45 +0000

More info on this tasting will be available soon…..

Date: Thursday, 21 August 2008
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $15

Wine & Cooking Class

bobgasket — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:30:15 +0000

The aroma of newly opened wine accompanied with dazzling hors d’oeurves prepared right before you eyes makes for an unforgettable experience! Join us for a special Wine Tasting & Cooking Class with French-native Chef Eddy Rocq.

Chef Rocq can often be seen offering cooking classes at Williams-Sonoma in both the South Coast Plaza and Mission Viejo Mall locations. Please note that these classes are usually $60 and do not include wine!

Highlights:

- Cooking Class by Chef Eddy Rocq
- 3 Amazing Hors d’oeurves
- Champagne & Wines
- Take-home Recipes

Date: Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $55 - RSVP Required

Reservations must be made by August 17th with a credit card - (949)502-4600

*Cancellations & No shows will be assessed a cancellation fee

Chef Rocq will be preparing several items which will be paired with complimenting wines. Recipes will also be included to take home from the class!

Details of the evening…..

You’ll then have the pleasure of watching (and some of you will have the opportunity to participate with) Chef Rocq prepare the menu:

Philo purses wih mushroom puree

Mixed green with balsamic vinaigrette

Braised short ribs in red wine creamy polenta

Fresh Fruits Sabayon

After each item is prepared, participants will receive a sample of the dish along with a glass of wine specifically paired to go with it.

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About Chef Eddy Rocq…..

Born In Paris, France 1979, Eddy Rocq Began Culinary School At The Young Age Of 14, At The Bobigny Private School Near Paris. After One Year, Eddy Transferred To Mederic Culinary School Of Paris. It Was There That He Obtained Various Degrees In Culinary Certification As Chef, As Well As Pastry Chef. Eddy’s Proven Talent In Pastries Won Him First Place In A French Pastry Contest, “Seduce”. During His Five Year Training, Eddy Traveled Through Different Regions Of France Learning Varied Techniques And Flavors Of Gourmet Cuisine In Restaurants Such As France Le Relais Saint Michel In Normandie, Les Fermes De Marie In The Alpes, L’Hotel De La Mer In Brittany, Hotel De Crillon And Meridien Place De La Concorde In Paris.

Eddy Is A Recognized Member Of The World Renowned International Toque Blanche Association. This Association Led Him To Travel To Various Countries Around The World, Including The United States. Eddy Has Worked As A Private Chef On Yachts In Florida And California. Currently, He Is A Partner At Savoie’s Fare Catering In Laguna Niguel Working With Jacques Savoie, Pastry Chef. Eddy Caters All Special Occasions And Also Enjoys Sharing His Culinary Talent Teaching Classes In Private Homes And Public Venues. Eddy’s Diversified Talent As Chef And Pastry Chef Make Him Highly Valued And Marketable In Culinary Arts.

To learn more about Chef Eddy Rocq and his catering services you can visit his website:

www.rocqcatering.com

Karaoke Contest

bobgasket — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 06:59:59 +0000

We’ve added another night of fun at Bacchus’! Whether you love to sing or just love to be entertained, join us every Tuesday for a night of wine, great music and fun with live Karaoke! Choose from an extensive list of hits from yesterday and today. The winner of each night will receive a bottle of wine!

But that’s not all. Each of the winners will be invited back at the end of the summer (date to be determined) where they’ll go head to head for the grand prize bottle of a 2005 Justin Isosceles.

Hope to see you all come out for some entertaining fun!

Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Cost: FREE

Trivia Night

bobgasket — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:00:18 +0000

Are you always winning Trivial Pursuit? Love to play Jeopardy? Then join us at Bacchus’ every Monday from 7-9pm for Trivia Night!

This event is emcee’d and covers general trivia including sports, movies and more! Play by yourself or with a group and enjoy wine, beer & snacks while you enjoy a FREE game of trivia and a chance to win prizes!

Date: Monday, 18 August 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: FREE

Live Blues - Jamie Wood Band

bobgasket — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:30:14 +0000

Jamie Wood has toured internationally and have appeared at notable blues festivals and venues throughout the U.S., Europe and South America. Take a step back to the 1940s and join Jamie & her band performing blues, jump, boogie-woogie and swing!

Date: Sunday, 17 June 2008
Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Cost: FREE

Live Blues - 2000 Lbs. of Blues

bobgasket — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:30:12 +0000

Playing early 40’s style piano driven jump blues in the spirit of Big Joe Turner, Wynonie Harris, Amos Milburn and Louis Jordon are among the major influences of this band, being true to the music and at the same time creating new and interesting ways to present it to audiences in hopes of keeping this great American music around for years to come. Drink wine and enjoy this Southern California band’s jump/swing/boogie blues with their trademark descriptive and spicy, but always oh so fun, lyrics permeating throughout.

Date: Saturday, 16 August 2008
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Cost: FREE