The McNinch House, 511 North Church Street, has the following tutored wine tasting events with their wine steward Anthony Wesley: June 29th Wines of Spain; July 13th Wines of Australia; and July 27th Wines of South Africa. Tastings are held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and are $20. Reservations required. 704-332-6159.
Brixx uptown is offering 20 percent off catering orders during July. Contact Catering Director Patti Parker at 704-376-6654. Catering menu: www.brixxpizza.com
Zebra Restaurant and Fine Catering, 4521 Sharon Road, is offering a $34 per person menu from Monday, June 29th through Saturday July 4th. The three course prix fixe menu includes a choice of these appetizers: Lobster Bisque with Lobster and Crème Fraiche garnishment; Truffled Mushroom Foie Gras soup with Royale Glacage, Torchon au Foie Gras, Sauternes Gelee and Italian Black Truffles; Zebra Signature Vase Salad with Citrus Segments and Raspberries; Organic Baby Lettuces Salad with Nicoise Olives, Capers, Chevre, toasted Pinenuts; and Antipasto Vegetables Platter with shaved Prosuitto. Entrees include Short Smoked Potato Fried Salmon Fillet with Chevre and Swiss Chard Bundle, Tomato Confit and Vin Blanc; North Carolina Rainbow Trout Franchaise; Filet of Beef Tenderloin; Lamb Tenderloins "Diablo" with Celeriac Potato Puree, melted Swiss Chard; and Ashley Farms Free Range Chicken Breast Provencale (or Oscar). Desserts are warm Chocolate Cake with Caramel Ice Cream and Raspberry Coulis; Chocolate Pecan Tart, Amaretto Marscapone, Raspberries; Lemon Curd Tart, Fresh Berries; Coconut Dacquoise Torte, Amaretto Cream and Raspberries; Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee; and Ice Cream or Sorbet. For reservations: jim@zebrarestaurant.net or 704-442-9525.