The Black Room is presenting “Beat the Heat,” a summer gourmet food and wine tasting on Saturday, July 31st from 1p.m.-4p.m. The event features summer recipes revealed by The Tasting Room’s executive chefs paired with over 30 specialty wines prepared for your taste buds. Join The Tasting Room in Uptown Park for door prizes, live music, nibbles, beautiful company and of course plenty of liquid courage.

Lucky for Houstonians, Salud Winery happens to be a one stop shop for all of our oenophile needs. The winery on Montrose feature wine tastings and educational classes where their specially trained staff helps educate visitors on more than a dozen types of wines. Patrons are also encouraged to make their own wine through Salud’s crash course in custom wine creation. Go in with friends and pick the things that make your wine unique and revisit after 45 days to create labeling and drink your laborious hard work. The winery also offers wine hosting events that are perfect for bridal showes, birthday parties or get-togethers. Visit their website for more information: www.saludwinery.com.

The newest oenophile fave on The Corridor, Block 7, happens to be a comfortable haven for frugal patrons. Unlike other up and comers in Houston who pay no mind to our wallets (come on people, we’re in a recession), Block 7 assures us that well crafted brews and upscale wines are not a thing of the past. In addition to their unpretentious atmosphere complimented by a truly expert staff, Block 7 takes pride in passionately educating their customers about wines of their choosing. Swing by to enjoy a glass or three with friends while enjoying fine cheeses and bites for a relaxing evening.

Mother's Day Brunch At Victory Tavern

Don’t forget about Mother’s Day! Victory Tavern will be offering a special three course Mother’s Day brunch menu of spring-inspired features.

Starters like smoked salmon and Aged Brie & Peekey Toe Crab Fondue prepare you for main courses such as Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb and Beef Tenderloin. Or try a brunch Salmon Salad or Tavern Benedict. Don’t forget to leave room for our Coconut Cream Pie or Chocolate Lava Molten Cake. For Mom, we’ll have Mimosas or our by-the-glass wine list, and for Dad, there’s our craft beer selection. In either case, you’ll have a tough time deciding.

Brunch is Sunday May 10th from 10:30am - 3pm and is $24.95/guest. Reservations are required and are filling fast. Bring the whole family - kids 12 and under eat for $12.

Sunday, May 10th, 2009 - 10 am - 3 pm
$24.95 per guest, half off for children under 12

Wine and dine mom this Mother’s Day with a special three-course brunch inspired by the flavors of Wine Country. Servers will help guests pair selections from the meal created by Chef Paul Singhapong with wines from Crú ’s extensive collection of 300+ wines from around the world.

Smoked Chicken & Corn Tortilla Soup

Appetizer

Smoked Chicken & Corn Tortilla Soup

Piquillo Pepper stuffed with mushrooms & manchego

Bloody Mary Shrimp Vodka poached shrimp with horseradish tartar sauce, tomatoes, hearts of palm & celery salad

Watercress Salad with fried goat cheese, apples, pinenuts & raspberry vinaigrette

Main Course

Crunchy French Toast with fresh berries and maple syrup
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Yukon mashed potato, egg-caper butter sauce
Steak and Eggs Grilled filet of beef tenderloin, poached eggs, herb roasted fingerling potatoes and Béarnaise sauce
Southern Maryland Crab Cake Benedict Corn crab cake, topped with two poached eggs, English muffin and Béarnaise sauce

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulée

Dessert

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulée

Dark Chocolate Lava Cake with raspberry sauce

White Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse with strawberry sauce

Call Your Favorite Crú Location For Reservations

Houston / The Woodlands
MARKET STREET
9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands
281/465-WINE (9463)