The event is called...

Nothing makes a wine tasting special like great atmosphere and good food. That's why we'll be meeting at DeSantos Restaurant, a beautiful space in the West Village!

And, best yet...

*The Admission is FREE!

*The Date: Thursday, March 11th

*The Time: 6-10PM

*The Location: DeSantos, 139 West 10th Street (Waverly Place and Greenwich Avenue)

*The Website: www.DeSantosNYC.com

*The Details: Four excellent Italian wines will be sold for the discounted price of $7 per glass. For those who would like to learn more about wine, Steve Warren of Panebianco Wines will be on hand to discuss them with you and answer any questions you might have.

*Complimentary Appetizers - Bruschetta, Fried Zucchini, Veal Meatballs 6-8PM!

Additional appetizers will be available at discounted prices and for those who would like to order dinner, a full menu will be available.

*For Non-Wine Drinkers: Happy Hour Special from 6-7:30PM buy one get one Free - Well Drinks and Beers

*Directions to DeSantos: A, B, C, D, E, F & V trains to West 4th Street then Walk north on 6th Avenue (about 3 blocks) and make a left on Greenwich Avenue and a left on West 10th Street.

OR the #1 train to Christopher Street.

OR The PATH train to 9th Street.

About DeSantos: Located in New York City artsy West Village area, DeSantos features an authentic and mostly traditional menu heavy on from-the-sea rich in the finest traditions of Europe's food cultures, ranging from the Mediterranean to Southern Europe using local, organic and seasonal ingredients.

DeSantos was designed to feel rustic and warm with exposed brick and light wooden tables paired up with a carrera marble top and walnut stools and chairs custom-made. There's also a spacious patio seating, and a private dining room where private parties usually are held. Following the concept that "food tastes better with music," DeSantos serves its dishes while eclectic tracks of bossa nova and lounge-ready electronica plays along... Open 7 days a week...

For more on DeSantos check out their website: www.DeSantosNYC.com

Specialty Drinks:

- Dark and Stormy - goslings dark rum, ginger beer $12
- The Carta - tequila, pomegranate molasses and lime $13
- XYZ - light rum, curacao, lemon juice. lemon twist $13
- American Trilogy - liards applejack brandy, rye whiskey, sugar cube, orange bitters with orange twist $14
- Hot Apple Cider - liards apple jack, hot apple cider and a cinnamon stick and clove $14
- Expresso 43 - shot of expresso and liquor 43 - $13
- Mon Cheri Cherry - Stoli Cherry with soda/tonic and Marciano cherries $12

Hope to see you there!

Cheers, Rob

ROB BARNETT
VinVillage.com