Canary by Gorji chef wine pairing: Blends Greek, Italian, Spanish, French, Middle Eastern and North African influences, creating an innovative menu that he calls New Mediterranean.

"Saving Lives One Bite at a Time"
A special Culinary Fundraising Event to Fight Breast Cancer Benefitting Laidley's Ladies and Gentlemen and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
"Best of Lone Star" Wine Dinner Featuring Texas' Fall Creek Vineyards
Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $125 (includes tax and gratuity) four-course Texas Steak dinner & wine. Also includes complimentary bottle of Gorji Gourmet Dipping Oil & Marinade Primer, Gorji's secret weapon when he won both Texas Steak Cook Off championships. More than 25% of the price of the dinner donated to Laidley's Ladies and Gentlemen fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Description: The Texas-themed dinner will feature Susan Auler, owner of Fall Creek Vineyards located in the Texas Hill Country, and a paired menu created with ingredients from the Lone Star State.
Champagne & Cranberry Aperitif
First Course: Watermelon, Feta and Fennel Bruschetta Chenin Blanc 2010 Fall Creek Vineyards- Texas Hill Country Second Course: Poached Shrimp in Puttanesca Sauce Tempranillio 2008 "Salt Lick Vineyards", Texas Hill Country Third Course: Texas Bonsmara Filet with Gnocchi Gorgonzola Meritus 2006 (90%) Cabernet Sauvignon, (5%) Merlot, (5%) Malbec-Fall Creek Vineyards- Texas Hill Country Fourth Course: 90% Dark Chocolate Tear Drop, custard and seasonal berries Gotas de Oro (Moscato and Chardonnay) Certenberg Vineyard - Texas Hill Country