Yummy!

This weekend you should try Rogue Dead Guy Ale and Karma Red Blend, 2007, from Grand River Valley, Ohio.

They are both fantastic, and with it being Friday the 13th and all, they are particularly good at warding off bad luck and maniacs with implements of death.  I’m not kidding. These quaffs could save your life.  Please drink them.

Friday, August 13: Rachel Wearsch and the Beatnik Playboys

This will be your lucky day if you come on out and enjoy the tasty and tasteful ensemble of veterans wringing every last hope and tear out of every standard and original that they humbly and gracefully lay before you.  Not this is something artsy. It’s real, authentic songcraft that mixes well with a sizable quantity of food and drink – mostly drink. I’d call this a beer night -Rogue Dead Guy Ale.

Saturday, August 14: Hey Mavis!

Our New World Americana series continues with the return of the nearly-world-renown vocal trio from the bohemian hills of Nohio.

Cuyahoga Calico (audio track)

Hey Mavis was formed in 2008 by nationally-acclaimed fiddler Ed Caner as part of the Artist-In-Residence program in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Hey Mavis is Laurie Michelle Caner (lead songwriter, vocals, banjo), Sarah Benn (songwriter, vocals, bass), and Ed Caner (viola profunda, fiddle, mixmaster). Ed has performed as soloist and sideman with countless artists, including Luciano Pavarotti, Smokey Robinson, Wayne Newton, Michael Stanley and Page and Plant. Laurie and Sarah both have extensive experience as members of the all-women vocal harmony group The Rhondas.

In honor of their big hot, Red Wine, we’ll be imploring you to partake of Karma Red Blend, 2007, from Grand River Valley, Ohio. It hearkens of tobacco, blackberries and sturdy tannins and mixes well with cutting-edge blue grass.

Friday, August 20: Good Things!

Good Things Live, The Band, mixes Afro-Cuban, Brasilian,  and Jazz music and totally rocks the house.  Plan to dance, sway, tap, and/or bob your tired head uncontrollably and leave happier than you’ve been in a very long time.

Saturday, August 21: Black Gypsy, featuring Barnabas Crosby

Compared to the likes of Bill Withers and Anthony Hamilton, Barnabas blends his melodic voice and smooth jazz chords to take you to another place. A playwright by trade, Barnabas began performing spoken word in high school, before earning a scholarship to study theatre at Ohio University. As an undergrad Barnabas took advantage of every opportunity to be on stage, whether it was acting or spitting rhymes at a poetry slam, Barnabas was drawn to the spotlight. After college Barnabas headed straight for New York where his plays “Hands”, “After the Rain” and “23: Laces on Wire” earned him considerable recognition before returning to Ohio to study Theatre History and Criticism. While back in Ohio Barnaba’s play “Fox Hole” was performed at the Cleveland Playhouse for his Master’s thesis, and set him off like a rocket. “When I left Ohio and moved to Philly, the arts scene was boomin’ like crazy- I had to get involved”, Barnabas says. Ironically, it was in Philadelphia where Barnabas picked up the guitar and penned his first tunes. Despite the lack of experience as a vocal performer, Barnabas uses catchy lyrics, the chops of an experience stage performer and comic wit to keep audiences hanging on his every word. Since returning to New York in 2008 Barnabas has been writing songs for female vocalist and educational music for elementary children.

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/barnabascrosby1

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)

Click here for details and reservation information

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We are ever so happy that wine, good wine, is now available from natural and organic vintners. Without compromising any part of the wine experience, you can now enjoy rich, robust pours from organic grapes and natural processes.

This week we want you to know about Earth 3.o Red.

The winemakers of Earth 3.0 strive to live in harmony with the land. Producing wine made from organic grapes; they believe that keeping the planet healthy is just as important as making great wine.

Earth (or Tierra) 3.0 Red has a bouquet of tropical fruit with touches of nut and marzipan; fun pineapple and melon flavors  on the palate. Cocoa notes persist over a backdrop of dark cherry in this rich, medium body organic wine.

http://www.romeromiller.com/earth-wines/eng/index_eng.html

Snowmageddon has come to Cleveland.

However, at Vine & Bean we reward those who do not cower from the cold and blustery, do not wilt at sight of the white. We offer cozy community to all those willing to reach out for a Momma Mocha and a hot panini … or maybe a Cabernet by the fireplace.

It’s a special weekend here as we welcome some great music, some great new food and drink and say good bye to Andy, who is off the join the Peace Corps.

Friday, February 26, 8PM: Kerry Kean

Kerry Kean - Finger-style Guitarist

This Friday we welcome Kerry Kean to the Vine and Bean for the first time. Kerry is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and musical raconteur with a deep well of skills, stories, and showmanship to  warm up the evening.

He has been performing as a solo act for many years, opening for artists like John Fahey and John Hartford. In 1995 Kerry released “Guitarism”, a solo finger-style album which covers a wide range of musical territory. “Deer Tracks” from this album was selected for a Folknet compilation CD and is still in rotation on local radio stations.

Saturday, February 27, 8PM: Gene’s Jazz Hot

I’m not a big fan of consistency for it’s own sake, but I love that I can count on Gene and her merry band to bring a cornucopia of fun and beauty into the parlor.

Don’t miss out on the merriment this month.

Beer News:

We’ve added Denver Pale Ale from Great Divide Brewing to our menu.

DPA is a world-renowned, classic pale ale with a malty middle and an equally hearty complement of hop aroma, flavor and biterness. 5.4% ABV

Wine Special:

Tenuto Il Como Minna e Moro 2005 – Italian red for wine lovers, $4/glass

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.

We will be featuring some special music during the Valentine’s Dinners.

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>