Greenery Events

Fall Wine Tasting

Greenery Restaurant and Market — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:15:23 -0600

Date: October 3, 2007

Join us Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 6:30 pm for our "Fall Wines" Tasting. We'll taste 8 great wines that you won't want to be without, as we head into the cooler weather that entertainment and enjoyment. Wonderfully, brilliant wines sure to conjure food pairings and Bobby will be creating fabulous "small bites" of items we'll be featuring on 2900's menu. $45 per person - 8 Wines and small bites.

Winemaker's Dinner with Hank Wetzel

Greenery Restaurant and Market — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:04:39 -0700

Date: November 12, 2007

We just found out (and I mean literally just found out) our good friend, Hank Wetzel, Owner of Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma, California, will be with us Monday evening at 6:30 pm and we've decided to do an impromptu WINEMAKER'S DINNER, because Hank's a great guy, and he's bringing some great wine! If you have ever had the pleasure to meet and get to know Hank, you'll agree he's one of the most congenial, down-to-earth, real people you'll ever meet. Add to that, the fact that he makes great, affordable wines - what better dinner guest could you possibly want? So join us this Monday evening at 6:30 pm in our GreenRoom, for a special Five Course Dinner paired with Hank's Alexander Valley Vineyard wines. Hat's off to Chef Bobby Griffing who is already working on a delicious menu (we actually didn't find out about Hank's Monday appearance until 5 pm, Friday) that you are certain to enjoy! We'll keep it fun, entertaining with couple of "intermezzo tastings" of Hank's other wines (Temptation ZIn and a "Top-of-the-Crop" Syrah) along with wine giveaways during each course and some great information for those interested in learning more about Alexander Valley Vineyards and Hank's wines. menu hawaiian hamachi, coconut-carrot puree, creme fraiche alexander valley vineyards, new gewurz, 2006 sonoma rich man - poor man - fresh pacific monkfish stuffed with new england lobster, creamy chive potatoes, sauteed carots, lobster buro fusso alexander valley vineyards, chardonnay, 2006 sonoma roasted chicken "love letters", madiera mushrooms, foie gras cream alexander valley vineyards, pinot noir, 2006, sonoma char-grilled bakka ranch new york plank, truffled flan, creamy pea puree, shaved winter truffle, demi glace alexander valley vineyards, cyrus, 2003 sonoma chocolate "trilogy" alexander valley vineyards, sin zin, 2005 sonoma price per person: $62.63 (includes tax and gratuity) DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND DINE WITH ONE OF SONOMA COUNTY'S PREMIER WINEMAKERS AND WINERY OWNERS

SOLD OUT! Five-Course, Wine Pairing Dinner with Master Sommelier and Executive Chef Steven Geddes

Greenery Restaurant and Market — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:37:24 -0700

Date: February 17, 2008

We are very excited to announce the opening of 2900 - our new-American, Seasonal Cuisine restaurant, in the coming week. Located at 2900 North Mesa, across the street from the Don Haskins, Special Events Center at UTEP, 2900 will serve seasonally-inspired, eclectic, regional cuisine prepared by native El Pasoan, Chef Bobby Griffing . Offering exquisite, hand crafted cocktails and an outstanding selection of over 900 wines to compliment Chef Griffing's cuisine, our service staff, headed by General Manager, Nick Mitchell and Wine and Spirits Director, Tom Dean, provide guests with an exceptional, contemporary dining experience - unmatched anywhere in the region. Two years in the making, 2900 represents a life-long endeavor by Mark Heins and the talented team of culinary and service professionals at Greenery Restaurant and Market, committed to bring exceptional food, service and memorable dining experiences to our guests. Helping us to inaugurate this milestone opening, and highlight the focus of 2900 (food and wine) - we are pleased and very proud to invite you to join us on Sunday, February 17, 2007 at 6:30 pm as we welcome Master Sommelier and Executive Chef Steven Geddes of Las Vegas, Nevada . Mr. Geddes has been invited to El Paso by our friend and El Paso winery owner, Vic Poulos, who will host a private reception for Steven at the Zin Valle Winery, prior to the dinner. Steven Geddes is credited with building the wine tower at “Auerole” at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada and has worked with celebrity chefs Charlie Trotter, Andre Rochat, Bradley Ogden and many other internationally, well known chefs. He is also a lecturer on Crystal Cruise Lines and is regarded as an expert in wine/food pairing. Mr. Geddes is the only Master Sommelier in the world, to also hold the title of Executive Chef. Mr. Geddes will also be accompanied by Mr. Mitchell Newberger, formerly of El Paso, who is now working as a sommelier at “Mix”, Alain Ducasse’s restaurant at The Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. The evening is certain to be fun, interesting and most delicious. Please make your reservation soon, as seating is limited. Five-Course, Wine Paired Dinner with Steven Geddes $100 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

Winemaker's Dinner with Hank Wetzel at 2900 - SOLD OUT!

Greenery Restaurant and Market — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:18:59 -0600

Date: April 6, 2008

Alexander Valley Vineyard's Proprietor's Dinner with Hank Wetzel Join us at 2900, as we welcome Hank Wetzel, owner of Alexander Valley Vineyards on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 6:30 pm. We're delighted to welcome Hank back to El Paso for his first Wine Dinner at 2900. In November 2008, Hank was kind enough to join us at Greenery for an impromptu dinner that was very well received on such short notice. Executive Chef Bobby Griffing and Executive Pastry Chef Karina Ramirez are very excited to pair Hank's wine with 5 new menu items that will be featured on our new Spring menu - officially launching the following Tuesday, April, 8, 2008. menu "sunday brunch" tasmanian salmon tartare, caper, red onion, chive and horseradish cream, salmon roe alexander valley vineyards, "new gewurtz" gewurztraminer, 2007, sonoma pan-seared red snapper, creamy turmeric potato, gingered carrots, braised cockle clams, clam butter-green olive glaze alexander valley vineyards, chardonnay, 2006 sonoma seared hudson valley foie gras, first of season fava beans, cippoline onion, balsamic foam alexander valley vineyards, “redemption” zinfandel, 2005 sonoma spring rack of lamb - (Bobby is still tweaking this dish in order to best compliment Hank’s Top of Crop Cabernet Sauvignon) alexander valley vineyards, “top of the crop” cabernet sauvignon, 2004 sonoma karina’s chocolate bombe, goji berry sauce and almond tuile alexander valley vineyards, cyrus, 2003 sonoma $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity of 25.25%)

Vega Sicilia Wine Tasting

Greenery Restaurant and Market — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:20:02 -0600

Date: May 1, 2008

Join us Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 5:30 pm as we welcome representatives of the famed Vega Sicila Winery of Spain to 2900! This exclusive tasting (the only one in West Texas!) is made possible as a result of the wonderful support our customers have shown, over the years, for the Vega brand. Joining us, for this special evening, will be Puri Mancebo, Export Director of Vega Sicilia; Paul Sharp, Europvin Export Director (our importer) and Dale Bronstein, President of First National Wine Company, our "go-to-guy" (and state-side Vega broker) responsible for the great allocations we receive on these highly sought-after and prized wines. Wines to be tasted: Pintia, 2005 Toro / Alion, 2001 Ribera del Duero / Valbuena 5, 2001, Ribera del Duero / Unico, 1994, Ribera del Duero (Dinner Only) / Oremus Tokaji Dry Furmint, 2005 Hungary / Oremus Tokaji Late Harvest, 2005 Hungary / Oremus Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos, 1995 Hungary Cost of Tasting: $45 per person

Mother's Day - Sunday, May 11, 2008

Greenery Restaurant and Market — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:45:00 -0600

Date: May 5, 2008

join us this Mother's Day, sunday, may 11, 2008 from 10:00 am until 7:000 pm! sunday blunch menu items - served 10 am until 4 pm include, omeletes, french toast, nova lox, eggs benedictos and complimentary mimosa for mom! our featured entrees - served noon until 7 pm will be southwestern salmon, kurobuta pork chop, bakka prime steaks, pan seared ahi, chipotle-balsamic chicken for more information or to place a reservation, please contact us at 915-584-4557 ext 34.

Dos Lunas Tequilla Dinner at 2900! - SOLD OUT!

Greenery Restaurant and Market — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:35:05 -0600

Date: May 15, 2008

Dos Lunas Tequilla Dinner - May 15, 2008 6:30 pm every month 2900 will present a unique, interesting and sumptuous 4-course fixed-price dinner. join us at 2900 on thursday, may 15, 2008 at 6:30 pm, as we welcome Richard Poe and Emily Thompson of Dos Lunas Tequilla for our innaugural dinner. chef Bobby Griffing and pastry chef Karina Ramirez' menu will be: baby greens, kaffir lime, dos lunas "martiniz" vinaigrette, lime-chile salt paried with dos lunas silver dos lunas cured blue agave salmon, roasted corn pancake, avocado relish paired with dos lunas reposado bakka ranch prime ribeye, creamy potato, chiles toreados demi-glace, crispy onions - paired with 2900 dos lunas "martiniz" polenta-vanilla bean torte, citrus semifreddo, dos lunas-orange gelee paired with dos lunas anejo prix fix $65 per person - includes dinner, one pour of each of the dos lunas tequilla pairings, tax and gratuity. THIS DINNER IS SOLD OUT - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU JOIN US NEXT MONTH FOR OUR MONTHLY 2900 DINNER!!

Rock'n WIne Dinner with Spencer Clark of Amizetta Winery - SOLD OUT!

Greenery Restaurant and Market — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:44:38 -0600

Date: June 9, 2008

Spencer Clark of Amizetta Winery will be at 2900 on Monday, June 9, 2008 when we will feature a four-course wine dinner, featuring spectacular cuisine by Chef Bobby Griffing paired with Amizetta's award winning wines. Doors open at 6 pm and dinner service will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. Spencer will talk about his wines during dinner - then the fun continues as he shares his passion for music by entertaining us with his Rock'n Wine Dinner Show! Spencer began playing guitar at age 8. Started composing music at age 16. Studied music theory, classical guitar, voice and vocal harmony at St. Thomas University in Houston, Texas. Played in Rock bands from the age of 18 thru the memorable age of 29 something and now writes and records his music on a continuous basis. His latest project is a new album Spencer Clark/Developments which will be commercially available Spring 2008. It is a compilation of his latest and best creative efforts to date. The album is being recorded at Robert George Studios and is in conjunction with music producer Robert George. It encompasses an array of guest artists who assist in the recording of Spencer's music for his new album. As the composer, lead singer and rhythm/lead guitar player, with the gift of sharing the art of music with all of us, Spencer continues to perform solo and in combination representing his wines and Amizetta Winery at Rock'n Wine Dinner Shows throughout the U.S. and also still finds time to play gigs with his band Noble Rott. Amizetta vineyards was established in 1979 when Amizetta and Spencer Clark moved from Texas to a magnificent property just outside the small town of Saint Helena in Northern California's Napa Valley. The winery and vineyards were developed at a 1,000 ft. elevation in the eastern hills overlooking Lake Hennessey on the southern tip of the Howell mountain range. The vineyards were planted in the early 1980s on an extremely steep, stony & porous terrain making for arduous grape growing with limited grape yields. Combined with intensive hillside water stress conditions and vast southern exposure, these vineyards have historically brought forth spectacular grapes. menu chargrilled gulf shrimp panzanella - heirloom tomatoes, onion, cucumber and basil cream Amizetta, Rockin White, First Take, NV lobster-stuffed, applewood-smoked bacon-wrapped, diver scallop - chive potatoes, lobster beurre blanc Amizetta, Rockin Red, Second Take, NV bakka ranch beef tenderloin "rondelez" - foie gras pillows, sauteed spinach, red wine glaze Amizetta, Estate Cabernet, 2004 Napa mocha panacotta "napoleon" with cherry confit ValleyAmizetta, Complexity, 2004 Napa Valley

Vega Sicilia Winery Tasting and Five Course Dinner

Greenery Restaurant and Market — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:24:52 -0600

Date: May 1, 2008

Join us Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 5:30 pm as we welcome representatives of the famed Vega Sicila Winery of Spain to 2900! This exclusive tasting and Five Couse Dinner featuring the regional cuisine of Spain paired with these exquisite wines (the only one in West Texas!) is made possible as a result of the wonderful support our customers have shown, over the years, for the Vega brand. Joining us, for this special evening, will be Puri Mancebo, Export Director of Vega Sicilia; Paul Sharp, Europvin Export Director (our importer) and Dale Bronstein, President of First National Wine Company, our "go-to-guy" (and state-side Vega broker) responsible for the great allocations we receive on these highly sought-after and prized wines. Wines to be tasted: Pintia, 2005 Toro / Alion, 2001 Ribera del Duero / Valbuena 5, 2001, Ribera del Duero / Unico, 1994, Ribera del Duero (Dinner Only) / Oremus Tokaji Dry Furmint, 2005 Hungary / Oremus Tokaji Late Harvest, 2005 Hungary / Oremus Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos, 1995 Hungary Cost of Tasting and Five Course Dinner is $250 per person - seating for dinner is limited so please make your reservations as soon as possible!