Hardly the Last Word By Tony Sachs

March 6, 2013 in Bearden's Best, News, Recipe, Uncategorized, Wine by Sherri | No comments

Mixologists around the world are putting a new spin on the once long-forgotten Prohibition-era cocktail, The Last Word.

On paper, the once long-forgotten Prohibition-era cocktail The Last Word—a seemingly brash mix of gin, sweet maraschino liqueur, herbal Chartreuse and lime juice—sounds like it should have stayed in the Roaring Twenties. And it nearly did, save for a few adventurous bartenders who saw potential in the potent potable and have since helped make it a mainstay in mixology. One such spirit slinger is Phil Ward of Death & Co. in New York City. Ward has created several different takes on the drink since he discovered it a decade ago. To Ward, the drink, which has a tart start but a smooth finish, is a happy accident. “It’s like a perfect four-car crash where nobody gets even a scrape, but everyone’s glad they met,” he says. Again, while the separate parts may spook you, the next time you sidle up to a proper bar, see for yourself how sublimely they add up. Mixologist Updates to this Classic Cocktail Mum’s the Word Recipe courtesy Megs DeMeulenaere, bartender at Bramble Bar, Edinburgh ¾ ounce Beefeater Gin 1 ounce yellow Chartreuse ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice ¼ ounce blue Curaçao 1 dash absinthe Combine the gin, Chartreuse, lime juice, Curaçao and absinthe in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe or martini glass. The Last Wynd Recipe courtesy Sian Ferguson, general manager of 99 Bar & Kitchen, Aberdeen, Scotland ¾ ounce Havana Club 3 Year Old Rum (or other aged white rum) ¾ ounce yellow Chartreuse ¾ ounce Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice ⅛ ounce honey Combine the rum, Chartreuse, Luxardo, lime juice and honey in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe or martini glass. La Otra Palabra (The Other Word) Recipe courtesy Eric Alperin, co-owner of The Varnish, Los Angeles 2 ounces Del Maguey Mezcal Vida 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice ¼ ounce yellow Chartreuse ¼ ounce agave nectar 1 teaspoon Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur Combine the mezcal, lime juice, Chartreuse, agave nectar and Luxardo in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a rocks glass over a large chunk of ice.

Wine Pairing from Toddy’s

February 11, 2013 in Bearden's Best, Recipe, Wine by Sherri | No comments

The Wine of the Week is expressive and rich with orange peel, candied ginger, apricot, and citrus notes. The Marsanne shows itself in the peach and nutty complexity which is married nicely with an appealing straw like vegetal character. The palate has a lovely balance of sweetness, palate weight, and acidity. Lemon and lime characters are prominent on the palate with a lively granny smith apple acidity providing great focus. It would go excellent with:

Easy Lemon Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients

1 pound dried penne
2 chicken cutlets, cut into fingers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, until al dente. Drain well.

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large grill pan over medium high and add chicken. Grill until golden and completely cooked. Remove to a plate and slice.

Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to a saute pan with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and saute until fragrant. Add the cooked pasta and turn heat off. Mix all together.

Remove pasta to a large bowl. Add chicken to the warm pasta and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in chopped parsley. Add the juice of 2 lemons and mix. Before serving top with parmesean.

Gavino’s Pizzeria – Only The Best Ingredients

January 9, 2013 in Bearden's Best, beer, Business Spotlight, pizza by Sherri | No comments

For all those beer and pizza lovers out there, Gavino’s is the place to go for the best beer and freshest ingredients. They have Peroni by the pint. Other places use bagged cheese, canned tomatoes, and mass-produced dough to make pizza. That sounds delicious, right? However, if real Italian tomatoes and freshly shredded Grande cheese, melted on top of hand-made dough sounds better…Then Gavino’s is the only pizzeria for you!

Season’s 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash!

December 28, 2012 in Bearden's Best, Events, News, Uncategorized by Sherri | 1 comment

We are now taking reservations for our 7th annual New YearsEve Bash! Call now to reserve a spot between 5pm-10pm and come enjoy our exclusive special menu carefully selected by Chef Deron Little and our Corporate Chef Mark Roseberry. This will be four amazing courses for only $50.00 per person!

Below is a copy of the menu we will be serving that night.

New Years Eve 2012

First Course

Your choice of one of the following:

Muscovy duck breast, black cherry wood smoked served on a grilled polenta cake prepared with smoked gouda and fresh sage then drizzled with a

balsamic blackberry gastrique

OR

Pan seared diver scallops resting on a sweet potato cake “blini” topped with

béarnaise sauce and caviar

Second Course

Spicy arugula with roasted walnuts, yellow and red grape tomatoes, boursin cheese, red onions and a port wine poached pear served with cherry cider vinaigrette

Third Course

Your choice of one of the following:

Garlic herb roasted tenderloin of beef paired with airline breast of chicken, coriander panko topping with a classic bordelaise sauce

OR

Garlic herb roasted tenderloin of beef paired with apple wood bacon wrapped grilled shrimp with jack Daniels andouille cream sauce

Both entrees served with Pervian blue mashed potatoes infused by white truffle oil and buttered asparagus with charred red pepper

Fourth Course

Your choice of one of the following:

Chocolate Torte

served with vanilla crème Anglaise and fresh raspberries

OR

New Years Eve peppermint Cheese Cake

served with Baileys Whipped Cream

The Team at Seasons thanks you for celebrating with us

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Seasons Farragut

865-671-3679

12740 Kingston Pk

Knoxville, TN 37934

Seasons Bearden

865-766-5331

5018 Kingston Pike

Knoxville, TN 37919

Season’s Christmas Eve Gourmet Carry Away

December 20, 2012 in Bearden's Best, Events, News by Sherri | No comments

Season’s is now taking orders for their 2012 Christmas Eve Gourmet Carry Away!

Please print the order form below and fill out taking care to specify which location you are ordering from. Then bring to your most convenient location. Also feel free to call and order directly from us.

Farragut 865-671-3679 or Bearden 865-766-5331

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The District in Bearden iOS App!

December 12, 2012 in Bearden's Best, News by tori | 1 comment

Be the first to know what’s going on in The District in Bearden with our brand new app for iPhones and iPads! No matter what you’re looking for, the new District app will act as your guide on where to shop, dine and spend your time in Bearden. The District in Bearden represents the very best in art, fashion, design and cuisine in Knoxville. Spend a day of discovery in The District in Bearden. Let our app show you the way!

Events
We’ll ask first, but we’d like to put our trunk shows and special events on your iPhone or iPad calendars. Simply tap on an event that interests you, tap “Add to Calendar” and then set up your personal push notification schedule.

Members
Discover the wonderful diversity of our members in fashion, art, salons, design and dining. Maybe you already support a few. Discover some new ones to add to your list.

News of The Day
This is where we’ll get you the quick updates about special events, promotions and other goings-on in The District.

Gallery
Be the first in the loop to know about new arrivals from any of our wonderful retailers with an awesome gallery that supports photos and videos.

Wish List
An easy user interface allows you to take pictures of items you want (Christmas, Holidays, Birthday, Anniversary or just a future purchase for yourself) and then share with the right person via email or keep for reference. Eliminate the disappointments and make sure people know just what you want! Your Wish Lists will be archived in the app for future reference that only you can access.

The District app is easy to you and was built just for you—our customers!

SHOP LOCAL AND SUPPORT INDEPENDENT BUSINESS!

** A note on iCloud – Currently our app does not support syncing the app on all of your devices through the iCloud. However, if you turn on Photo Stream, any photos taken on your iPhone camera will show up on your iPad allowing you to share by email from either device. Non iOS phone users with an iPad can send photos to iPad via their email and the photos can be saved to Photos in iPad and used in this app accordingly.

***The District in Bearden has ZERO access to any information or images that you may store within our app. Your privacy is assured in compliance with Apple’s rules.

Wine Pairing from Toddy’s

December 10, 2012 in Uncategorized by Sherri | No comments

The Wine of the Week is a Pinot Noir which is on the lighter side for a red wine. It goes great with steak and any red meats, but is light enough to drink with white meats as well. It would go excellent with: Oven-baked Salmon

Ingredients
• 12 ounce salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
• Coarse-grained salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Toasted Almond Parsley Salsa, for serving
• Baked squash, for serving, optional
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with the Toasted Almond Parsley Salsa and squash, if desired.

SERVES: 4
• Toasted Almond Parsley Salsa:
o 1 shallot
o 1 tablespoons red wine vinegar
o Coarse grain salt
o 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
o 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
o 1/2 cup toasted almonds
o Extra-virgin olive oil
Mince the shallot and add to a small bowl. Pour the vinegar over the shallots and add a pinch of salt. Let sit for 30 minutes.

Roughly chop the capers, parsley and almonds and add to the shallots. Add the olive oil, tasting as you go. Mix again and adjust the seasonings.

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Winter Drink Recipes

November 29, 2012 in News, Recipe, Uncategorized by Sherri | No comments

Submitted By Chef Deron Little from Seasons in Bearden

Peppermint Patty

1 oz Peppermint Schnapps

Hot Chocolate

Whipped Cream

Peppermint Candy Sprinkles (Optional-or use crushed peppermints)

Pour schnapps into a warm coffee mug and add prepared hot chocolate. Stir and top with whipped cream and sprinkles…warms down to the toes!

Coffee Nudge

½ oz Brandy

½ oz Kahlua (or other coffee flavored liqueur)

Coffee

Whipped Cream

Pour Brandy and coffee liqueur into a warm coffee mug. Fill ¾ full with coffee and finish with a dollop of whipped cream

Fireside Holiday Brandy

¾ oz Brandy or Cognac

¾ oz Chambord or other raspberry liqueur

Combine both in a warmed brandy snifter and enjoy!

Hot Buttered Brandy

1 tbs of whole butter, softened

1 tbs brown sugar

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp cloves

1 cinnamon stick

1oz Brandy or Cognac

Combine the butter, sugar, and spices together at the bottom of a coffee mug with a spoon or muddler. Fill with steaming water and allow to sit. Stir and serve with a fresh stick of cinnamon

(this can also be made with white, dark, or spiced rum)

Almond Joy Coffee

½ oz Amaretto

½ oz Kahlua

Coffee

Holiday Events at Bennett Galleries

November 28, 2012 in Events, News by Sherri | No comments

2012 Holiday Open House

November 16, 2012 in Events, News by tori | No comments

November 30th and December 1st!

KIMBALLS JEWELERS:
Cordially invites you to welcome the holiday season with a taste of Italy
featuring The Best of Roberto Coin
presented by Rita Sowers, Roberto Coin USA Representative
Complimented with wines, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts
Friday, November 30th
6 o’clock in the evening
6464 Kingston Pike
R.S.V.P. 865.584.0026

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BENNETT GALLERIES:
Friday, November 30th from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception for Marga McBride
New Paintings and Sculptures
Made in the America Art, Craft and Furniture
New pieces have been added to this amazing collection of artisan crafts
featuring Dan Hale, Sticks, Andrew Massey Ceramics, Robert Massa Clocks,
Chris Roberts-Antieau, Akira & Larry Blount and Stephen Bach, among
others. Don’t miss the final weekend for the unique selection of “American
Made” pieces. This show ends December 2nd.

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AMANDA MADDOX SALON:
Come celebrate the opening of our new location and the holiday season with Amanda Maddox Salon on November 30th! We’d love to spend the evening with you! We will have some great product specials
and we are giving away an awesome door prize at this event! Drinks, hors d’oeuvres provided by The Grill At Highlands Row and product specials available!

THE DISTRICT GALLERY:
Presents New Work: Mastin, May, and Swanagin
November 30 – December 29, 2012
Artist Reception: Friday, November 30, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
The exhibition will feature: primal, figurative ceramic sculptures by Jenny Mastin; dynamic, abstract clay forms by Shadow May; and rich, atmospheric landscapes in oil by David Swanagin.

The District Gallery is also pleased to host its Holiday Open House on Friday, November 30th, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Join us as we kick off December along with our friends in The District in Bearden. Enjoy live music by Michael Whitesides, plus holiday fare from Holly’s Eventful Dining while you work on your Santa list. And, don’t miss great offers on unique stocking stuffers and handmade gifts for the holidays!

For more information contact Cinamon Airhart at cinamon@thedistrictgallery.com

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M.S. MCCLELLAN:
Come see Colonel Littleton on Friday, November 30th during the Open House and Saturday until 4:00 p.m. The Colonel makes Americana-inspired gifts for gentleman trade made right here in Lynnville, Tennessee. All gifts purchased during the show can be personalized for holiday gift giving.

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SOLE IN THE CITY:
Sole in the City is so excited about hosting an Old Gringo trunk show with over 30 styles of Old Gringo western boots in the store for our holiday open house on November 30th. Come kick up your heels!

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GALLAHER SPA MD:
Join us for our Holiday Open House on November 30th! Purchase $100.00 in gift certificates, receive $25.00 in gift certificates to be used on future purchases only.

PLUM GALLERY:
Solo Exhibition of Mike Berry’s Recent Works
November 30 to Dec 31, 2012
Opening reception Dec 7, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

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SPIRITED ART:
Join us on November 30th and view a Spirited Art class in session or join us at 6:30 p.m. to paint! Delicious food provided by Dead End BBQ !

THE PRACTICE YOGA:
The Practice Yoga invites you to “A Girl’s Night Out” on November 30th. We’ll be serving appetizers from Aubrey’s and wine! All merchandise will be 25% off. We have a great selection of Christmas Music! NYR Organics will be coming to do FREE mini hand massages, mini pedicures and neck wraps. Our discount will apply to all aromatherapy!

PERSIAN GALLERIES:
Persian Rug Gallery will be offering 30-50% off all rugs in the store for a very special holiday treat on November 30th! We’ll be serving wonderful food from Surin of Thailand.

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@HOME AUDIO-VIDEO:
For our Holiday Open House on November 30th, we’ll be screening the movie “The Art of Flight” on our 115” movie screen. This snowboarding film is considered by many in the industry to be the most visually stunning movie ever made. The mountain scenes of Alaska, Patagonia, and elsewhere are a great backdrop for some truly amazing snowboarding, that also allows our new Runco LED projector (mentioned in the last newsletter) to really “flex its muscles.” When you couple the amazing visuals with the 7.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack, you get a movie that is sure to captivate—snowboarding enthusiast or not!

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TWISTED SCISSORS:
Come see us during our Open House on November 30th! We will have 25 gift bags filled with samples and coupons from the salon and surrounding businesses! We’ll also have a drawing for a cut and color that evening and we’ll be featuring three local artists: Bev Jones from 2 coyotes studio, Cynthia Tipton from Head on the Wall Productions and Abra Abrams. They will be showing jewelry, art, silk screening and more! Join us from 5:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.! Surin Of Thailand will be catering the food.

THE CASUAL PINT:
Join us for Select Beer Specials and Gavino’s Pizza on November 3oth! 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Happy Hour 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.!

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GAVINO’S PIZZERIA:
We’ll host a drawing for an 8 foot Christmas stocking…the World’s Largest Christmas Stocking!
Join us on November 30th at 5:00 p.m.

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