Vidalia and Bistro Bis Newsletter Fall 2008 Updated 8-25-2008

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Vidalia's Wine Bar Happy Hour Half Price Specials
Come join us from 5 to 7 p.m. for special selections of premium liquors, specialty cocktails, wines and libations at half price.  All beers, bottles and drafts are $3.50.
Happy Hour Wine Tasting
Our popular Monday through Friday complimentary wine tasting is from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.    Each day of the week will feature a different theme and three wines. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres created by Chef R.J. Cooper will enhance the experience. For further information, call Mike Nevarez at 202.659.1990 or email him at mnevarez@vidaliadc.com
Sample Hors d'Oeuvres House Made Charcuterie, Patés, Rillettes and Sausages Paté of the South (Pimento Cheese) with Onion Crackers Vidalia Onion Dip with Sweet Potato Chips Miniature BLT's Stuffed Fingerling Potatoes Jeff's Pepper Jelly with Crackers
Happy Hour Tasting Menu (Join us for our Happy Hour  or the Wine Tasting and Stay for Dinner!)
Vidalia offers a three course happy hour dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for $39.90.  Guests will be offered a three course menu selection of an appetizer, entrée and dessert from our nightly specials.  Price does not include beverages, alcoholic beverages, sales tax or gratuity.  This special menu can also be ordered with the sommelier's wine tasting flight for $49.90.  See below for our Happy Hour Wine Tasting details.
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Catering by Vidalia and Bistro Bis
Did you know that we has a new catering division?    Our personal approach, planning and phenomenal custom built menus combined with exceptional service easily distinguishes us from the myriad of other catering companies in the area.   Breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, receptions, wine tastings, boxed meals or even group cooking classes can be designed with your specifications in mind and can be set up or delivered to your office, home or other venue.  Please contact Khoa Nguyen at  dining@vidaliadc.com or by calling 202.659.1990 to discuss the possibilities.
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Bis on the Go!
Bistro Bis now offers coffee, teas and pastries "to go! "   We open this take out service at 6:30 a.m. daily.  Savor our estate grown Bis blend coffee and a fresh baked selection from our pastry chef.
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The Perfect Gift! Vidalia and Bistro Bis have beautiful silver and black gift cards that can be bought in the restaurants or online. You may choose from a pre-determined amount or choose your own.  The card can be used at both restaurants!   Just go to www.vidaliadc.com or www.bistrobis.com and click on the gift certificate link in the corner.
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Vidalia - Fine Dining Hall of Fame 2008 Vidalia was inducted on May 18, 2008 into Nation's Restaurant News' Fine Dining Hall of Fame.  We are very honored to join the other distinguished restaurants...Galileo, Citronelle, Cashion's Eat Place, Kinkeads, i ricchi and Sam and Harry's.  The criteria for the award include long-standing excellence in food quality, service, ambiance and leadership in staff training and motivation.
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Please email us at info@vidaliadc.com or info@bistrobis.com with any comments or questions.