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A TASTE OF ITALY: “TAPAS STYLE" DINNER

Wouldn't you love to explore the diverse foods of Italy paired with great Ontario wines?
Then you should join us for a feast of Italian small plates from Bacio's Chef Will with wine pairings by Trent, Chief Wine Expert at Wine Journeys.

Savour the evening's 7 small plates:
ZUPPA DI PESCE
Tomato Broth Mixed Seafood Medley Soup
PROSCIUTTO & MELONE
Sweet Melon & Prosciutto Slices, Fig Balsamic Reduction
POLPETTE CON LA RICOTTA
Beef & Pork Meatballs with Ricotta in Milk
CANNELLONE
Ricotta Stuffed Pasta, Rose Sauce
CAPRESE DI BUFFALA
Tomato & Mozzarella di Buffala Salad
COZZE TENERE
Mussels in Light Tomato Sauce & Asparagus
POLLO ALLO ZAFFERANO
Chicken Thighs with Saffron, Green olives & Mint

These small plates will be matched with beautiful Ontario wines and you can choose your own wine package. If you only want to choose one wine, for the best pairing, we recommend the Sparkling or Rose. As usual Chef Will will talk about the food and Trent will discuss the wine choices for the evening over Zoom.

Options:
Dinner for 2 with 1 Bottle of Wine (Ontario Sparkling, White, Dry Rose, or Red) $159.95 plus HST
Dinner for 2 with our Recommended Pairing (1 Ontario Sparkling, 1 Dry Rose) $194.95 plus HST
Dinner for 2 with Your Choice of 2 Wines – you choose 2 Bottles of Wine (Ontario Sparkling, White, Dry Rose, or Red) $194.95 plus HST

We will contact you after you purchase your ticket to discuss you wine choices and look forward to seeing you.

https://winejourneys.ca/event/a-taste-of-italy-tapas-style-dinner/

Want to explore Spain and its wine and cuisine?

You need to join us for a virtual tour from Eleanor Dath of Vision Travel combined with Tapas from Chef Will (did you know he was in charge of Tapas at a Spanish restaurant when he was younger?), and pairings by Trent, Chief Wine Expert at Wine Journeys.

The evening's tapas (small plates) includes:
LEMON GARLIC GAMBAS (shrimp)
DATES WRAPPED WITH BACON & SPANISH SAUCE
TOAST WITH TOMATO & SCALLOPS & HERBED OIL
BEEF EMPANADAS
GARBANZO BEANS WITH HAM
CATALAN MUSHROOM SOUP
LAMB CHOPS WITH HONEY & ROSEMARY

All these will be matched with beautiful Spanish wines and you can choose your own wine package. If you only want to choose one wine, for the best pairing, we recommend the Sparkling or Rose. As usual Chef Will will talk about the food and Trent will discuss the wine choices for the evening over Zoom. The bonus for the evening is we are welcoming back Eleanor Dath from Vision Travel who will take you to Spain (virtually).

Dinner and wine options:
- Dinner for Two with 1 Bottle of Wine (Spanish Sparkling, White, Rose, or Red) $168.95 plus HST
- Wine Lover's Dinner for Two with 2 Bottles of Wine (we recommend 1 bottle of Spanish Sparkling or Rose with 1 bottle of Red or White) $204.95 plus HST

We will contact you after you purchase your ticket to discuss you wine choices and look forward to seeing you.
Tickets: https://winejourneys.ca/event/3442/

VIRTUAL VALENTINE'S DAY WINE DINNER

Celebrate your Valentine's Day with the joy of food, wine, and music! To quote Shakespeare, “If music be the food of love, play on." So, to set the mood for the evening, we will delight in live music from Kat Chabot. Book soon since tickets will go quickly!

For both nights, we are donating a portion of each ticket sold to help fund the care package that Barrie's Live Music Show is putting together for Long Term Care Homes in Barrie and Area to share your love with the community.

Our newly upgraded, premium Valentine's Day menu will be offered on 2 nights; so, you simply choose the best night for you, order, pick up dinner and wine at Bacio, and join us on Zoom to enjoy a restaurant quality meal at home.

www.winejourneys.ca/events/


Chef William will prepare some special menu items, featuring Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar from the Barrie Olive Oil Co., that he doesn't offer on his takeout menu and Trent from Wine Journeys will pair them with some amazing wines to make your Valentine sweetheart happy.

Plus, to celebrate your Valentine, each couple will receive one 200 mL bottle of Sparkling Dessert Wine compliments of Bacio Trattoria and Wine Journeys.

Your 3 courses are:

MIXED ANTIPASTI
STRIPLOIN STEAK “BACIO STYLE" WITH RED WINE REDUCTION, ROASTED GARLIC, AND ROSEMARY WITH SEASONAL VEGETABLES
or LOBSTER RAVIOLI IN A ROSE SAUCE
or WHOLE GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN SEA BASS WITH SEASONAL VEGETABLES
LEMON DROP WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM AND COOKIE CRUST

Dinner and wine options:

$149.95 Dinner for Two (plus HST) including one bottle of red or white wine
$199.95 Wine Lovers Dinner for Two (plus HST) including 2 bottles of wine – one full bottle of a special sparkling plus one bottle of white or red wine
After booking, we will contact you to confirm you dinner and wine choices.

On Zoom, Kat will start playing her guitar and singing at 6:30 PM to set the mood. Then at 7 PM, Chef Will will take you through some simple prep so that you can enjoy the freshest possible meal (as well as pick up some of his tips) and Trent will chat about the wine and food pairings. We look forward to seeing you!

Enjoy a great value 3 course menu paired with local wine to beat the winter blahs!

It will be held over 2 nights; so, you simply choose the best night for you, order, pick up dinner and wine at Bacio, and join us on Zoom to enjoy a restaurant quality meal at home.
Chef William will prepare some classic Italian comfort food favourites and Trent from Wine Journeys will pair them with some very good Ontario VQA wines to make your January better. This menu can accommodate requests for vegetarian and gluten free meals.
Please let us know if you need either option for your meal.

Your 3 courses are:
EMPEROR'S CAESAR SALAD
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA (or EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA vegetarian option) WITH SPAGHETTI
CHEF'S DESSERT SURPRISE

Dinner and wine options:
$54.95 Dinner for One (plus HST) including one bottle of red or white wine
$79.95 Dinner for Two (plus HST) including one bottle of red or white wine
$109.95 Dinner for Two for Wine Lovers (plus HST) including 2 bottles of wine – one white, one red

On Zoom, Chef Will will take you through some simple prep so that you can enjoy the freshest possible meal and Trent will chat about the wine and food pairings.
We look forward to seeing you!

https://winejourneys.ca/events/

A very different New Year's Eve is approaching. However, that doesn't mean that you can't observe the arrival of 2021 with a great wine and food experience.

For example, you could plan to join Wine Journeys and Bacio Trattoria for a New Year's Eve of delicious food and wine pairings. And with it being virtual over Zoom, you can invite some friends to dinner!

Making your plans to join us is easy – just order your ticket here. Then pick up your 3 course meal and wine at Bacio Trattoria and join us on New Year's Eve at 7:00 PM over Zoom. After some simple prep from Chef Will, Trent from Wine Journeys will take you through the wine and food pairings.

MENU for 2
Seafood Soup with a tomato base
10 oz. (minimum) Bone In Veal Chop with Marsala Reduction and seasonal vegetables
Chef's Dessert Surprise

Tickets
$176.95 per couple plus HST for Regular tickets (includes 3 courses and a single bottle of red or white wine)
$209.95 per couple plus HST for Recommended tickets (includes 3 courses and 2 wine pairings – 1 bottle white, 1 bottle red)
$259.95 per couple plus HST for Premium tickets (includes 3 courses and 2 wine pairings – 1 bottle white, 1 bottle red, plus 1 bottle of sparkling)

https://winejourneys.ca/event/new-years-eve-dining-out-at-home/

Sales end Wednesday, December 30 at 6:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you!