Geja's Cafe's Winemaker Dinners!

On Monday, August 6th, 2012 Geja’s Café, 340 West Armitage, invites guests to enjoy a fondue dinner paired with the best of Hahn Winery. The Hahn Winery Winemaker Dinner, part of Geja’s Café’s ongoing popular Winemaker Dinner series, will be a special and informative event featuring a representative on hand to provide commentary and answer questions on the wines.

With an inspiration to raise Monterey wines to the highest level, the wines of Hahn Winery are created with a philosophy that all great wines are special – akin to the region they were grown in. The Hahn wines celebrate everything that is Monterey – unique in thought, style and setting. Wines of Monterey Distinction.
Wines to be served:
Reception- 2010 Pinot Gris
Cheese Course- 2010 Hahn Red Blend
Entree Course- 2010 Pinot Noir
Chocolate Course- 2010 Smith and Hook Cabernet Sauvignon

The evening begins with a 6:30 reception followed by dinner at 7:00 with a lively discussion of the evening’s wines. The four-course dinner features Geja's house Salad, Cheese Fondue, Beef Tenderloin, Chicken & Jumbo Shrimp Entree, and Flaming Chocolate Fondue for dessert. Each course will be paired with the appropriate wine. Cost for each dinner is $55 per person, which includes the wines, dinner, tax, and gratuity. Reservations are required for the dinners, and interested parties are encouraged to act quickly as the popular Winemaker Dinners tend to sell out quickly. For more information and to reserve, please call 773-281-9101.

On Monday, September 10th, 2012 Geja’s Café, 340 West Armitage, invites guests to enjoy a fondue dinner paired with the best of Kim Crawford Wines from New Zealand. The Kim Crawford Winemaker Dinner, part of Geja’s Café’s ongoing popular Winemaker Dinner series, will be a special and informative event featuring a representative on hand to provide commentary and answer questions on the wines.
Kim Crawford’s story is very interesting but too long to get into (trust us, it is) so suffice it to say; he is renowned for consistent, exceptional quality wines, vintage after vintage. Pouring a glass of Kim Crawford promises great times with friends; it often heralds a spirited lunch or lively evening. It conveys confidence in a stylish, stimulating environment.
Wines to be served:

Reception: 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
Cheese Fondue Course: 2010 Unoaked Chardonnay
Entrée Course: 2010 Pinot Noir
Chocolate Fondue Course: 2005 Pinot Noir

The evening begins with a 6:30 reception followed by dinner at 7:00 with a lively discussion of the evening’s wines. The four-course dinner features Geja's house Salad, Cheese Fondue, Beef Tenderloin, Chicken & Jumbo Shrimp Entree, and Flaming Chocolate Fondue for dessert. Each course will be paired with the appropriate wine. Cost for each dinner is $55 per person, which includes the wines, dinner, tax, and gratuity. Reservations are required for the dinners, and interested parties are encouraged to act quickly as the popular Winemaker Dinners tend to sell out quickly. For more information and to reserve, please call 773-281-9101.

Geja’s Café is known for romantic fondue dining and an extensive list of fine but moderately-priced wines. A cozy wine cellar atmosphere, private booths and candlelight contribute to its intimate surroundings, with live flamenco and classical guitarists performing nightly to enhance the ambiance. Hours for Geja’s Café are: Monday through Thursday, 5 to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, 5 p.m. to 11:00; Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11:30; and Sunday, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Valet parking is available. For reservations, please call 773-281-9101 or visit www.gejascafe.com.