Don't forget to order Sides

Lucky’s Cafe and Vine and Bean Cafe are proud to present Chef Heather’s menu for Thanksgiving 2010.
All your perennial favorites are back along with some new surprises.

Order by Friday, November 19th at 5pm. Call or stop by Lucky’s Cafe or Vine and Bean Cafe.
216-622-7773

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Download the Thanksgiving 2010 Menu

Four courses with the finest Ohio wines paired for each course!

Saturday, August 7, 2010 seating at 6:00pm

$110 per couple or $60.00 per person (all inclusive)

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Aside from the great performances this weekend by Rachel Wearsch on Friday and Yonder Blue on Saturday, the festival is coming to town!

Do not miss the biggest festival of the year! Saturday, July 3 from 10 am to 5 pm, celebrate your Independent Spirit with dozens of local merchants and indie vendors of kitsch and collectibles. This is a street fair with flair!

ANTIQUES FAIR

The dozen or so antique dealers on Larchmere will be open for business. Plus, the Shaker Heights parking lot (12737 Larchmere) will be dedicated to antiques. Vendors include KLM Antiques, Swope Antiques, Ann Douglas Antiques, Lakewood Antiques Mall, Maria Antiques, Jaxdec

o and BoomModern and more.

GALLERIES GALORE

Nothing says summer festival quite like a collection of artists. Galleries Galore will be in the parking lot at the far east end (formerly American Crafts Gallery) at 13010 Larchmere.

FLEA MARKET

Everyone loves a flea market. Scads of used but useful stuff will be available for sale by friends, neighbors, and residents.

BAZAAR BIZARRE

After a successful debut at last year’s Holiday Stroll, The Bazaar Bizarre – “NOT your granny’s craft show” returns to Larchmere. Organizer Shannon Okey, owner of  fiber arts/craft paradise Knitgrrl Studio, and her crew of 50 irreverent and indie artists and crafters will be back in the former Sedlak’s headquarters at the intersection of Larchmere and East 127th Street. www.bazaarbizarre.org

AUTHOR ALLEY

45… count ‘em… 45 local authors from the famous and mainstream to grassroots to self-published will be in Loganberry Book’s driveway at 13015 Larchmere. Authors include J.T. Dutton, Sharon Gregor, Charles Mintz, Carolyn Nilson, Susan Petrone, James Renner, Les Roberts, Sarah Willis, Loung Ung and Carlo Wolff. The Lit, the non-profit center that supports writers and sponsors workshops, will also be on hand with their list of upcoming events. www.loganberrybooks.com

LARCHMERE UNCORKED

Larchmere Merchants Association and Summit Charitable Events Foundation present the first annual Larchmere Uncorked, a benefit for the Larchmere Beautification Fund. Larchmere Uncorcked kicks off at 12 noon in the courtyard in front of Shaker Quality Auto Body (12916 Larchmere).

A “Festival-within-the-Festival,” guests will be able to sip and sample over 100 wines from local, national and international producers. Delectable food will be featured, prepared by local restaurants. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door, and include 10 wine tastings and a souvenir wine glass. Designated Driver tickets and additional drink tickets are also available. www.LarchmereUncorked.com

FOOD COURT
In addition to the nine eateries on the street, there will be several sidewalk vendors, plentiful food at Larchmere Uncorked, and a Food Court at Community Housing Solutions at 12114 Larchmere. This is festival food: fudge puppies, PizzaBogo, Just Like Mom’s soul cooking, Belgian hot dogs, tacos, ice cream, gyros and fried dough.

CHALK DRAWING

Artists Robin VanLear and Jesse Rhinehart will create a three-dimensional chalk drawing on the sidewalk of the LifeSkills building (12201 Larchmere). Check back throughout the day to see their progress! Robin is a sculptor, costume designer and performance artist who has served as the Artistic Director of The Cleveland Museum of Art‘s Parade the Circle throughout its 20 year history. Jesse is a painter, muralist and educator.

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Smokey vocals over tasty piano. Yum

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Saturday, June 19th

2PM: PORCHFEST – Worried Men

Vine and Bean is home base for Porch Fest. Come by, pick-up a cool drink, listen to Worried Men on our porch and then pick up your Porch Fest Map and take the  tour!

8PM: Brad Walk

Brad is sporting a new record this summer and hitting wineries and places with fine wines on his tour.

Dennis Mastrangelo's photographs will be on display throughout March 2010

Join us as we take in the natural beauty of Dennis Mastrangelo’s photographs – getting us ready for spring! Mr. Mastrangelo will be on hand to answer questions about his photographs and techniques.

Dennis Mastrangelo attended Cooper School of Art and graduated in 1972 with a major in painting and printmaking. Dennis currently works as a full time gardener and finds inspiration for his photography in the flowers he grows and the natural world around him. He has displayed his photographs in juried shows at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Lake Metroparks, Gates Mills, and the Fairmount Center. He has had one man shows at High Peaks Coffee Shop in Chesterland, Geauga Lyric Theater, Donald Meyer Nature Center, Lucky’s Cafe in Tremont and Bellasano Cafe in Concord.

The walls of Vine and Bean Cafe look like a beautiful spring day already.

Friday, March 5th, 8PM: The Tumbleweed Trio

Following up the art show, we’re excited to present The Tumbleweed Trio, featuring local merry-maker James Kelley on fiddle and a few of his more notoriously fun and proficient friends.

Mr. Kelley has played at V&B before with our good friends Gene’s Jazz Hot. He promises that there will be “Sweet songs and Hot Licks. Western and Western Swing, some Swing standards too.”

We can’t wait!

Saturday, March 6th, 8PM: 2Men and a Campfire

Two men, two harmonizing voices, two guitars, and a metaphorical campfire make for a very fun evening. Last time these gents came by everyone was blown away by their talent and charm. We’re expecting no less this time.

We have the fireplace, so we're assuming they won't bring the campfire.

We’ve been getting a lot of calls asking if there is still room for the hungry and and/or loving, and the answer is yes. Both seatings tonight (2/12) have some room and the early seating tomorrow( 2/13, 6PM) has a few additional tables available.

See the menu and make reservations here or just call! 216-707-3333

Quinn Sands will provide warmth and song 2/5.

This is the most challenging part of the winter.  The holidays are over. The snow looks old. Everything outside (and sometimes inside) has that eerie salt dust on it, giving everything a kind of Mad Max somberness. Things are slippery. Things are chapped.

Luckily, we are all in this together and we can count on each other to keep our spirits up and focus on the good things in life. Here at Vine and Bean Cafe, we are working hard to keep our cozy going – fire in the fireplace, candles lit, warm soup, nice wine, winter warmer beers, hot tea, and amazing food worthy of slowing down for the full taste experience.

This week includes a great wine tasting event, and two amazing musicians.

Friday, February 5, 6:30PM: Wine Tasting for Lovers and Wine Lovers

Tenuta Il Corno Minna e Moro

Tracey English returns with a list of fantastic wine finds that inspire amorous thoughts for others… and for wine. We use these event to showcase unique wines and to help us find the wines we should add to our list. Come give us a hand determining the next stars of our wine list.  We will also be highlighting some new items on our menu paired with each of the wines. Five new wines and menu items will be presented. I don’t want to give all the surprises away but I’m particularly excited about:

• Sediento Red (Malbec/Bonadra) from Argentina
• Tenuta Il Corno Minna e Moro from Italty
• Curried Yukon Gold potato samosas with tamarind chutney (all housemade)
• Our new winter triple cream cheese board

Reservations are filling up. Please let us know if you plan to attend. Come early and stay late, because after the wine tasting we have….

Friday, February 5, 8PM: Quinn Sands plays songs for lovers or lovers of songs

Quinn Sands returns for another evening of delectable songcraft and performance. This is a duo show with bassist Adam Rich. It should be a beautiful night.

Saturday, February 6, 8PM:Mitch Reed

Mitch Reed is not a blues man, folk-singer, or the often over-used and meaningless term “singer/songwriter”. He’s just a guitar player, and particularly enjoys finger-picking in the styles of Leo Kottke, Bob Brozman, Merle Travis, and countless others. Come by and hear some ragtime, country blues, 12-string, and whatever else he is in the mood for.

Please join us for a wine tasting hosted by noted wine expert, Tracey English of Private Reserve, Friday, February 5^th from 6:30p until 8pm. Ms. English will be presenting a selection of wines and liquors that are particularly suited to celebrating love and romance. Chef Heather Haviland and Chef Ky-Wai Wong will be presenting a series Hors D’oeuvres paired with each of the wines.

Unlimited sampling and noshing is only $25. Wines will be available at the event at state minimums and with the 10% case discount.

Reservations, suggested but not mandatory, by calling Vine and Bean Cafe at 216-707-3333, by sending an email to parties@sweetmosaic.com, by completing the form on this page or in person.

Kestrel Lady In Red Holiday Edition

Please join us for a wine tasting hosted by noted wine expert, Tracey English of Private Reserve, this Friday from 6:30p until 8pm.

Ms. English will be presenting a selection of wines and Liquors that make excellent holiday gifts for friends or party hosts.

Chef Heather Haviland and Chef Ky-Wai Wong will be presenting a series Hors D’oeuvres paired with each of the wines.

Unlimited sampling and noshing is only $20.

Reservations, suggested but not mandatory, can be made by calling Vine and Bean Cafe at 216-707-3333 or by sending an email to parties@sweetmosaic.com or by completing the registration form here>