FLEMINGS MONTH OF DISCOVERY!
Review by Sheryll Alexander
There’s only two Fridays left for Fleming’s 100 “Opening Nights,” which is the unveiling of the award-winning list of 100 wines by the glass at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. On both Sep. 23 and Sep. 30, guests can sip 20 wines for just $25 in the sultry Fleming’s cellar and try some of Chef Chris Huttens’ killer new appetizers.
We enjoyed last Friday’s “Opening Night” immensely. The lively wine cellar banter with eager Fleming’s servers and well-dressed guests was relaxing after a long week. However, the best part of the evening may have been Chef Huttens’ new polenta fries with “F17” steak sauce. We also loved the smoky, tender grilled lamb chops with a delicious garlic-and-mint chimmichuri sauce as well as the succulent ahi steak satay skewers.
This wine celebration at Fleming’s Newport Beach lasts all month long and also includes:
More about “Opening Nights”
Opening Nights, a series of wine tastings held Friday evenings in September provides guests with a rare opportunity to sniff, swirl and sip their way through Fleming’s wine by the glass list. Each of these five Opening Night events provides 20 different wines to try for just $25, and includes a preview tasting of selections from Fleming’s new Small Plates menu. Space for this popular event is limited and reservations must be made by calling your local Fleming’s location.
Small Plates Introduced on September 21
Debuting on the menu are seven all-new selections that are meant to be savored and enjoyed anytime — with a quick glass of wine at the bar, multiple plates shared casually among friends or at the start of a multi-course dining experience. Yes, Fleming’s new smalllates are more substantial than appetizers, but smaller than full steakhouse entrées. They include: Sliced Filet Mignon, Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Skewers, New Zealand Petite Lamb Chops, Ahi Tuna Skewers, New Bedford Scallops, Filet Mignon Skewers and Fleming’s Lobster Tempura.
“Winesdays” at Fleming’s
This month find a new wine favorite at a special price every Wednesday in September. Enjoy a 25 percent discount on any bottle from the new Fleming’s 100 when you dine on Wednesday evenings. For those with exceptional home cellars, September is also the month to crack that bottle you’ve been saving for a special occasion. Corkage is complimentary this month on Wednesday nights
Fleming’s “Icon Wine Series” now featuring Silver Oak
The Icon Wine series continues in September with Silver Oak 2007 Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon which is available for $100 per bottle (normal list price of $150 - $175) until September 30—or until inventory runs out. The 2007 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is described by Silver Oak winemaker Daniel Baron as “a profound, fruit-driven wine from a great California vintage. It has a dark ruby color with a purple edge and an inviting nose of ripe black plum, blackberry, baking spices and soy sauce. On the palate, the wine is rich and full, reminiscent of the flavors of a berry cobbler.”
Win a Masterpiece of “Wine Art”
As part of the Month of Discovery, Fleming’s is giving away a signed, limited-edition giclée on canvas by the celebrated fine arts painter Thomas Arvid, who specializes in portraying the wine experience. Arvid’s masterpieces are showcased on the walls of every Fleming’s restaurant. To enter to win, please visit FlemingsSteakhouse.com/Arvid.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Fashion Island, 455 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, 949-720-9633, http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/.
Sheryll Alexander runs a news media agency based in Costa Mesa, California. Follow her! @sheryllalexande or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sheryll-Alexander/252517508109644.
