California Cafe

Promoting the New Craft Beer Craze at California Cafe - Palo Alto

2012-01-28T11:09:00.000-08:00

(San Francisco) January 27, 2012 - In 1971, Electronic News published a series entitled “Silicon Valley in the USA,” a weekly tabloid dedicated to news about the growing tech companies in the valley between San Francisco and San Jose. The phrase “Silicon Valley” became synonymous with Santa Clara Valley as more and more tech companies built their roots in the area; and with the internet boom in the early 90’s, the entire world turned their eye to the innovative region. With companies like Apple Inc., Google, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, and Facebook still headquartered in Silicon Valley, it is hard for other local businesses to compete for national attention. But with the sudden explosion of craft brewing in the Peninsula, and throughout Santa Clara Valley, I welcome “Hop Valley” as a more suitable moniker as we bring in 2012.

Beer has reinstated its popularity again in the U.S., and according to the Brewers Association, 1,927 breweries were operating for some or all of 2011 (the highest total since the 1800’s). That number seems to be growing by the month as new microbreweries and home brewers pop up throughout California, especially in the Peninsula. With so many experienced brewers leading the way, and an unprecedented amount of connoisseurs who are eager to learn, it is only a matter of time until a “Hop Valley” brewer is seen featured in Super Bowl ad alongside Anhueser Busch or MillerCoors LLC. Like the pioneers of the tech industry “Hop Valley” shows promise and innovation that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

The second weekend in February will display this promise and innovation through the ever popular SF Beer Week, hosted by the San Francisco Brewers Guild, and although the event is centered in San Francisco, many “Hop Valley” beer enthusiasts will be excited to hear that the annual event has extended its reach out of San Francisco and into the Peninsula. SF Beer Week will feature over 19 events in the South Bay, including tours, tastings, brewing classes, and food pairings with big name participants like Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company and Gordon Biersch Brewing Company, as well as highly anticipated newcomers High Water Brewing Inc., and Strike Brewing Co. As this popular event unfolds the Peninsula is certain to assert itself as a region respected by cicerones and home brewers alike for its world class beers and its ever-growing population of micro-breweries.

In the epicenter of “Hop Valley” there is one man whose passion for food and beer far surpasses mere career aspirations. According to Peter Estaniel, author of betterbeerblog.com, “Mark Pettyjohn is one of the few chefs I’ve seen who really gets it…and it shows in his pairings and in his cuisine.” As Executive Chef of California Café in Palo Alto, Chef Mark has created pairing menus featuring such heavyweights as 21^st Amendment Brewery, Anchor Brewing, and Stone Brewing Co. But for the first Brewmaster’s Dinner of 2012, in conjunction with SF Beer Week, Chef Mark wanted to do something special, something that no other restaurant in “Hop Valley” would: feature an exclusive, entirely South Bay Brewer oriented pairing dinner. On Thursday February 16^th, California Café in Palo Alto will do just that by offering a 5 course meal paired with 2 different beers per course from 5 different breweries (including Tied House Brewery, Firehouse Brewery, Los Gatos Brewing Company, Strike Brewing Co., and Palo Alto Brewing Company.) With the experience of last year’s similar event hosted at California Café in Palo Alto, and the unmatched passion for food and beer Chef Mark displays in his pairings, this year’s dinner will certainly be an experience to remember.

California Cafe - Palo Alto holds event to support Heart Disease Research

2012-01-05T20:40:00.001-08:00

Heart Disease is still the number 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year, which is more than all cancers combined. This year California Cafe - Palo Alto has to decided to take a stand and help donate to aid the American Heart Association's Go Red movement educating women and funding breakthrough research in order to raise awareness!

On Friday February 3rd we will be holding a special event in conjunction with the "Go Red" movement that will feature several different heart smart food and wine. With your donation at the restaurant or online through the link below we will automatically enter you into a drawing for several prizes including a spa treatment, bottle of wine, or even a Chef's tasting dinner for four at our restaurant by Executive Chef Mark Pettyjohn! So wear red and join us for dinner on February 3rd as we help raise awareness about heart disease. Please consider donating through the link below, every bit helps.

DONATE

A Look Back on 2011

2012-01-03T18:44:00.000-08:00

As we usher in the New Year we want to take a moment and thank you, our guest, for making everything that happened in 2011 so memorable. Your support, positive affirmation, generosity, and loyalty have helped our restaurant become a popular place not only to eat, but to celebrate and gain a new experience on what it truly means to “feed the senses!”

Our Brewmaster’s Dinners were by far the most popular events in 2011 and it all started in February when Chef Mark Pettyjohn surprised everyone during San Francisco Beer Week by pairing 2 different peninsula beers per course during the 5 course meal. Will he do the same pairing in 2012? Rumors from the kitchen have been making their way into the dining room that the same San Francisco Beer Week Dinner is scheduled for the 16^th of February. Anchor Brewing Company, 21^st Amendment, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, and Stone Brewing Co. rounded out the rest of the year with great success.

A new introduction to 5 Bite Fridays seemed put a smile on everyone’s face this year as we not only featured a different winery each week, but also different breweries and liquors. Stone brewing Co. was the first beer inspired 5 Bite event, featuring the ever-popular Arrogant Bastard Ale paired with a roast pork loin over risotto and a cola-maple glaze. Not to be outdone, we also introduced the Bar Masters Liquid Therapy 5 Bite event featuring recipes created by California Café – Palo Alto Staff like the Lavender Martini made with handpicked lavender from right outside our restaurant. We have yet to announce our first 5 Bite Friday partner, but we do know that we push the envelope to pair food and drinks you never thought possible!

Several hundred of you joined us to celebrate two different community events and helped our restaurant give back as we celebrate local business’ and charities. Being invited to take part in the Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital’s 20^th Anniversary event was an honor, and being able to support the Palo Alto Auxiliary for Children through their Restaurants with Heart program allowed Chef Mark Pettyjohn to inspire your pallet with fresh Salmon, Vegetarian Risotto, and Salmon Tartare. Our donation will help further the already extremely successful research being done. We hope you will join us in 2012 for the many organizations we want to support starting with the American Heart Association on February 3^rd.

We are also excited to announce that our Wine Fair will become an annual event featuring even more wines from Sonoma and Napa to Santa Cruz and even San Diego! After seeing the success of last year we can’t wait to hold special events like the Wine Fair, Ho-Down, and the Salsa Night! We would especially like to thank Vera Quiano for teaching our guests Salsa while Murril Gash from Jimador Tequila poured tastings alongside our salsa and taco bars.

2011 was a great year and we only have you to thank for it. Your increasing support is why we all do what we do. So from the Managers, Chefs, Front of House, Heart of House, and our entire staff at California Café – Palo Alto…HAPPY NEW YEAR! We look forward to feeding your senses as you connect with the people you care about in our relaxing environment during 2012.

Stone Brewing Co. Dinner Review

2011-11-01T16:53:00.000-07:00

Check out our online review by Ramblings of a Beer Runner from the October 27th Stone Brewing Co. Beer Dinner... http://beer-runner.blogspot.com/2011/11/whats-point-in-writing-about-stone.html

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-09-27T14:43:00.000-07:00

5 BITES FRIDAY

November 5th 6pm
The 75 Wine Company
St. Helena, California
www.75wine.com

It was the year JAWS was released, the year Bill Gates founded Microsoft, and the year Saturday Night Live premiered. 1975 was also the year the Beckstoffer Family set up shop in Napa Valley. Articulating a sense of place in every bottle, The Seventy Five Wine Company revels in expressing California wine country’s sun, earth, and abundance. The wines reveal a history of care and craftsmanship that begins in the vineyard. They are dedicated to pioneering change by producing premium wines of great distinction at reasonable prices.

Join us for our 5 Bites Friday as Chef Mark pairs delectable appetizers with outstanding parings, such as varietals from our winery partners. 5 bites, 5 pairings, every Friday.
6-8 pm
$20 (excluding tax & gratuity).

Please RSVP by calling 650.325.2233 or at paloalto@californiacafe.com

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-09-27T14:02:00.000-07:00

Hey folks, I just tasted our new Fall Liquid Therapy beverages. Here's a shot of them all half tasted, hehe...amazing!!! My favorite is the "Pear of Twins" with rum, pear puree, ginger simple syrup, and a touch of lemon...yum yum!!! Come have one with me! -Jess

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-09-27T13:59:00.000-07:00

SEPTEMBER WINEMAKER DINNER

Rancho Sisquoc Winery
Santa Maria
ranchosisquoc.com

“At Rancho Sisquoc Winery we believe in crafting quality wines in small quantities. As one of the first wineries in the now famous Santa Barbara County wine region we have been around long enough to know that great wine is born from great vineyards. Here on the ranch we have over 300 acres of superb vineyards for our award winning estate wines.”

Please RSVP by calling 650.325.2233 or at paloalto@californiacafe.com
Click on our Open Table reservations link

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-09-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

Winemaker Wednesday
September 28 at 6pm

Kendall Jackson Wine Estates

Curious about some of our local wineries? Join us for our Winemaker Wednesday series. To celebrate California Wine Month, we will be featuring California Wineries every Wednesday. Come in for a complimentary tasting and learn about some of the greatest wineries in California.

Please RSVP by calling 650.325.2233 or at paloalto@californiacafe.com
Click on our Open Table reservations link.

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-09-20T19:21:00.000-07:00

2011 Wine Fair

1-7 PM

September is California Wine Month & that makes it a fine time to enjoy a glass of California wine. September is harvest time in California & California Wine Month celebrates the state’s ideal climate for wine, the beautiful wine country landscape, our talented & ingenious winemaking families, our celebrated lifestyle and cuisine; & our commitment to sustainability & the environment.

Join us again this year as we bring to you our 2nd annual California Cafe Wine Fair!

Enjoy a taste of some of your favorite wines from our 5 Bites Friday series as well as some hidden treasures from our wine cellar. Chef Mark Pettyjohn and his culinary team will be creating some delicious appetizers to complement your favorite wines.

Some of the local winemaker's who are attending:

Greg Gauthier-Gauthier Cellars & Bouchaine Vineyards, Mark Donati-Donati Family Vineyard, Michael Vaznaugh-Beringer Vineyards, Lori Smith-Frank Lin Distillers

Enjoy a variety of music in the courtyard while you dance the afternoon away enjoying unlimited wine tastes and hors d’oeuvres.
Entertainment:

Guitarist Richie Beltran,
Flamenco Guitarist Nicolas Adams,
Keyboardist Kirk Tamura

Festivities include:

• Hourly Raffles for Complimentary Bottles of Wine
• Live cooking demo
• Symposiums & Classes taught by leading Wine Industry Professionals

*Must RSVP for Classes in advance. Limited space

Did you like that wine? Purchase a bottle at Wine Club Member prices!
Enter to win Dinner for 4 Guests to Wine Fair & a complimentary VIP Tour and Tasting from one of the featured wineries.

To register, visit our Facebook page, sign up for our email list, or
visit us on Sanjose.com and answer the question:
“What is your favorite microbrewery or local winery”

Must be 21+ to win. No purchase necessary. 1:50 chance to win.

Since you are a preferred guest, if you make a reservation by Thursday
evening, you only have to pay $25 per person!

$45 Exclusive of Tax & Gratuity.

Please RSVP by calling 650.325.2233
or by email at paloalto@californiacafe.com

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-09-20T19:18:00.000-07:00

Bar Master's Liquid Therapy

Come relax with us for a very special 5 Bites this week. We’re featuring our Bar Master’s Liquid Therapy on September 23.

6-8 PM

Join us as Chef Mark prepares 5 delectable appetizers to compliment 5 cocktails.

Dan Nieckarz will be playing latin and classic jazz as we serve 5 outstanding cocktails with 5 phenomenal appetizers.

$20 (Excluding tax and gratuity)

Please RSVP by calling 650.325.2233
or at paloalto@californiacafe.com

We hope you join us for this fun and delightful evening!

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-09-20T19:16:00.000-07:00

WINEMAKER WEDNESDAY
September 21

Curious about some of our local wineries?
Join us for our Winemaker Wednesday series.
To celebrate California Wine Month, we will be featuring California Wineries every Wednesday. Come in for a complimentary tasting and learn about some of the greatest wineries in California.

St Francis Winery & Vineyard
stfranciswinery.com

For over 35 years, St. Francis Winery has produced top quality varietal wines from superior mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County's best appellations and earned a reputation for bold-flavored, fruit-forward wines that showcase the terroir and varied microclimates unique to Sonoma.

Every Wednesday
6PM

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-09-15T20:36:00.001-07:00

Oktoberfest Tapping Party

5 BITES FRIDAY
6 – 8 PM

Join us for our 5 Bites Friday as Chef Mark pairs delectable appetizers with outstanding parings, such as varietals from our winery partners. 5 bites, 5 pairings, every Friday.

$20 (excluding tax & gratuity).

A German style Oktoberfest

Music: oompah band

Tents

Live tapping

Steins

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-09-15T20:36:00.000-07:00

WINEMAKER WEDNESDAY

Curious about some of our local wineries?
Join us for our Winemaker Wednesday series.
To celebrate California Wine Month, we will be featuring California Wineries every Wednesday. Come in for a complimentary tasting and learn about some of the greatest wineries in California.

St Francis Winery & Vineyard
stfranciswinery.com

For over 35 years, St. Francis Winery has produced top quality varietal wines from superior mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County's best appellations and earned a reputation for bold-flavored, fruit-forward wines that showcase the terroir and varied microclimates unique to Sonoma.

Every Wednesday
6PM

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-09-09T10:04:00.000-07:00

WINEMAKER WEDNESDAY

Curious about some of our local wineries?
Join us for our Winemaker Wednesday series. To celebrate California Wine Month, we will be featuring California Wineries every Wednesday. Come in for a complimentary tasting and learn about some of the greatest wineries in California.

Every Wednesday
6PM

Mount Veeder Winery

Veeder is a magical place—a rare and beautiful spot where vines cling to the steep hillsides, producing tiny, concentrated berries that give our wines their big, bold, brambly fruit character.” ~Janet Myers, Winemaker

mtveeder.com

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-09-09T10:02:00.000-07:00

5 Bites Friday September 9
	Concannon Vineyard Livermore If they could speak, the rocks of Concannon Vineyard would tell a tale rich in history. When James Concannon planted his first vineyards and built the winery in 1883, he established Concannon as a founding family of California wine. Now, with four generations of family involvement, our landmark winery shows our enduring commitment to creating outstanding, award-winning wine. concannonvineyard.com 6 – 8 PM Join us for our 5 Bites Friday as Chef Mark pairs delectable appetizers with outstanding parings, such as varietals from our winery partners. 5 bites, 5 pairings, every Friday. $20 (excluding tax & gratuity).

5 Bites Friday September 9

Concannon Vineyard

Livermore

If they could speak, the rocks of Concannon Vineyard would tell a tale rich in history. When James Concannon planted his first vineyards and built the winery in 1883, he established Concannon as a founding family of California wine. Now, with four generations of family involvement, our landmark winery shows our enduring commitment to creating outstanding, award-winning wine.
concannonvineyard.com

6 – 8 PM
Join us for our 5 Bites Friday as Chef Mark pairs delectable appetizers with outstanding parings, such as varietals from our winery partners. 5 bites, 5 pairings, every Friday.

$20 (excluding tax & gratuity).

Murphy-Goode Winery 5 Bites Friday

2011-08-18T17:07:00.000-07:00

Murphy-Goode Winery

Healdsburg

Join us for our 5 Bites Friday as Chef Mark pairs delectable appetizers with outstanding pairings, such as varietals from our winery partners. 5 bites, 5 pairings, every Friday.

murphygoodewinery.com

At Murphy-Goode, winemaking isn’t just a family business; it’s a family tradition-one that’s endured since its founding in 1985 by friends Tim Murphy, Dale Goode and Dave Ready, and lives on in its current owners, the Jackson family. It’s a tradition based on a shared appreciation of friendship, hard work, a wicked sense of humor and, of course, a good bottle of wine.

Wines:
’10 North Coast Fume Blanc
’09 California Pinot Noir
’09 California Merlot

Attending:
Natalie Wedmore – Sales Representative Regal Wine Company
Dave Ready – Winemaker

$20 (excluding tax & gratuity).

Dan Nieckarz will be playing latin and classic jazz as we serve
5 outstanding wines with 5 phenomenal appetizers.

Please RSVP by calling 650.325.2233 or at paloalto@californiacafe.com

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-08-11T16:51:00.000-07:00

AUGUST BREWMASTERS DINNER
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
6 PM

21ST AMENDMENT BREWERY
21st-amendment.com

In 2000, Nico Freccia and Shaun O’Sullivan founded the 21st Amendment Brewery in San Francisco’s historic South Park neighborhood. Freccia and O’Sullivan met in early 1995. Both had just moved from southern California to the Bay area when they heard the calling of beer. O’Sullivan, a former photographer and paralegal, “traded his suits for boots and was saved by beer.” Freccia, a writer, actor and, by extension, restaurant professional, was also an avid homebrewer. They met, became friends and, while sitting together in a summer class on brewing science at UC Davis, hatched their plan for what would become the 21st Amendment.

Around the turn of the 20th century, in the year 1900, there were thousands of small breweries operating across America. When Freccia and O’Sullivan were researching old San Francisco breweries, what really made an impact was the discovery that there were about 40 breweries operating just within the city limits of San Francisco (by comparison, today there are eight with a population more than double what it was in 1900). They realized that the brewery captured the essence of the neighborhoods of San Francisco. They were the local gathering places. Places to exchange ideas, debate politics and philosophy. Places for families to come together on weekends. Places that provided something unique—hand crafted beer that was different at every brewery and that defined the taste of a neighborhood.

In 1920, Prohibition wiped out this culture and put the “local” out of business. For 13 years, social interaction was largely driven underground, to the speakeasies, where regular citizens became a nation of outlaws.

But with the passage of the 21st Amendment, repealing Prohibition, we, as a society, were able to begin the slow climb back to reclaiming the essence of the neighborhood gathering place. At the 21st Amendment, they celebrate the culture of the great breweries of old, making unique, hand crafted beers, great food, and providing a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere that invites conversation, interaction and a sense of community.

Enter to win Dinner for 4 Guests to this Brewmaster’s Dinner & a complimentary VIP Tour and Tasting from 21st Amendment Brewery! To register, visit our Facebook page, sign up for our email list, or visit us on sanjose.com and answer the question:

“What is your favorite microbrewery or local winery”
Must be 21+ to win. No purchase necessary. 1:50 chance to win.

$45 Exclusive of Tax & Gratuity.

RSVP by calling 650-325-2233
or
email us at paloalto@californiacafe.com

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-08-11T16:39:00.000-07:00

Our 5 Bites Friday's are really rockin'! Come check us out every Friday from 6-8pm as Chef Mark prepares scrumptious appetizers to a perfect pairing of wine from a different menu and winery every week!

August 19 Estancia Estates
Monterey and Paso Robles

“Roughly translated from the Spanish word for ‘estate,’ Estancia’s name emphasizes our founder, Augustin Huneeus' conviction that the world’s best wines capture the essence of their place of origin.”

estanciaestates.com

Wines:
’09 Monterey County Chardonnay
’10 California Pinot Grigio
’07 Paso Robles Merotage

Attending:
Courtney Giannini – Southern Wine & Spirits District Manager Golden State Division

$20 (excluding tax & gratuity).

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-08-11T16:26:00.000-07:00

Join us for our 5 Bites Friday as Chef Mark pairs delectable appetizers with outstanding pairings, such as varietals from our winery partners. 5 Bites, 5 pairings, every Friday!

August 12

6-8pm

Anglim Winery Paso Robles

anglimwinery.com

Anglim Winery is a small, family-owned label located in downtown Paso Robles producing vineyard-designate Rhône varietals and blends plus limited-release family favorites including Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wines:

’07 “Cerise” Paso Robles

’08 “Cameo Central Coast

’06 Grenache Paso Robles

Attending:

Jana Manfredi – Sales Representative Angeles wine Agency

Steve Anglim – Winemaker

$20 (exclusive of tax & gratuity).

Please RSVP at 650-325-2233

at paloalto@californiacafe.com

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-08-04T16:35:00.000-07:00

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Alexander Valley

Join us for our 5 Bites Friday as Chef Mark pairs delectable appetizers with outstanding parings, such as varietals from our winery partners. 5 bites, 5 pairings, every Friday.
$20 (excluding tax & gratuity).

During Prohibition, Francis Ford Coppola’s grandfather, Agostino Coppola, would have grapes shipped in from California and he would make homemade wine in the basement of his New York apartment. “Today, our wines continue to reflect this comfort of home.”

franciscoppolawinery.com

Dan Nieckarz will be playing Latin and Classic Jazz as we serve
5 outstanding wines with 5 phenomenal appetizers.

Please RSVP by calling 650.325.2233 or at paloalto@californiacafe.com

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-07-28T12:09:00.000-07:00

Buffet Brunch

Please join us once a month for Chef Mark's delightful buffet. This month it is held on Sunday, July 31st so come and get your grub on!

11 - 3
MENU:

Cold Station:

Seasonal Soup

New Zealand Green Lip & P.E.I. Black Mussels, Peel & Eat Poached Prawns, Gingered Cocktail Sauce

California Café Chicken Lettuce Cups, Soy Sesame Dressing

Classic Caesar Salad, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Croutons

Seasonal Fruit & Fresh Berry Display

Baby Spinach & Peach Salad, Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Classic Cole Slaw & Whole Grain Mustard Potato Salad

Toasted Cous Cous, Grilled Vegetables, Sundried Tomatoes, Basil Pesto

House Made Focaccia

Assorted Breakfast Pastries & Muffins

Hot Station:

Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

Smoked Bacon & Sausage Links

Scrambled Eggs

Vanilla Scented French Toast, Fresh Berries

Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket, Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Natural Jus

Grilled Rosemary Chicken, Grilled Sweet Corn

Chipotle BBQed Wild Boar Ribs, Crispy Onions

Omelet Station

Assorted Seasonal Accompaniments

Carving Station

Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Au Jus

Dessert:

Bread Pudding, Chocolate Truffle Cake, Seasonal Fruit Tart, Panna Cotta
Adult 30.00 Child 15.00 RSVP today by calling 650-325-2233 or email paloalto@californiacafe.com

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
-Jess

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-07-25T21:54:00.000-07:00

5 Bites Friday

What’s the perfect wine for a hot summer evening? Rose, of course! They’re crisp with berry fruit & spicy finishes & are perhaps the most versatile, food-friendly wines around. Join us for a unique experience Friday as we will be featuring 5 delectable Rose Wines while Chef pairs 5 delicious bites to complement the unique profile of this summer varietal.

$20 (excluding tax & gratuity).

July 29

6 PM

NV Domaine Chandon Brut Rosé Classic California

Intense ripe strawberry, juicy watermelon, fresh red cherry, apple,

pear, & stone fruit, creamy & seductive.

2010 Sofia Rosé Monterey County

Fresh strawberries & lavendar, ripe, juicy cherry, raspberry & citrus zest, crisp,

delicate, & elegantly fruity with just a kiss of spice on the finish.

2009 Aver "Grace" Santa Clara Valley

Fresh dried red fruits, strawberries & red cherries, spicy notes, crisp & refreshing acidity

2009 Lucas & Lewellen Rose of Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County

Strawberry crème, raspberry & peach, floral notes of white blossoms & a fruity core of red berries, brilliant with crisp acidity & a smooth mouth feel.

2009 Georis "Carmelo Rosato" Paicines

White peach, strawberry & a touch of almond, a white tropical floral taste & a well-balanced dry finish.

Dan Nieckarz will be playing latin and classic jazz as we serve 5 outstanding wines with 5 phenomenal appetizers.

Please RSVP by calling 650.325.2233 or at paloalto@californiacafe.com

California Cafe-Palo Alto

2011-07-18T19:11:00.000-07:00

5 Bites Friday

July 22

6-8pm

Foppiano Vineyards, Russian River Valley

The story of Foppiano Vineyards is a family epic full of tradition, perseverance and contributions to the history of Sonoma County and the wine industry.

“Our family has supplied northern California with wine for over a century, surviving Prohibition in the 1920s by selling home winemaking kits. We believe that through the strength of the family and a commitment to quality, our traditions can be maintained and thrive”.

Join us for our 5 Bites Friday as Chef Mark pairs delectable appetizers with outstanding parings, such as varietals from our winery partners. 5 bites, 5 pairings, every Friday.

Dan Nieckarz will be playing latin and classic jazz as we serve 5 outstanding wines or cocktails with 5 phenomenal appetizers.

$20 (excluding tax & gratuity).

Please RSVP by calling 650.325.2233 or at paloalto@californiacafe.com