Hello Everyone:

Nothing makes a wine tasting special like great atmosphere and good food. That's why this time we'll be meeting at DeSantos Restaurant, a beautiful space in the West Village!

*The Date: Thursday, March 11th

*The Time: 6-10PM

*The Location: DeSantos, 139 West 10th Street (Waverly Place and Greenwich Avenue)

*The Admission: FREE!

*The Details: Four excellent Italian wines will be sold for the discounted price of $7 per glass. For those who would like to learn more about wine, Steve Warren of Panebianco will be on hand to discuss them with you and answer any questions you might have.

panebiancowines.com

*Complimentary Appetizers - Bruschetta, Fried Zucchini, Veal Meatballs 6-8PM!

Additional appetizers will be available at discounted prices and for those who would like to order dinner, a full menu will be available.

*For Non Wine Drinkers: Happy Hour Special from 6-7:30PM buy one get one Free - Well Drinks and Beers

*Directions to DeSantos: A, B, C, D, E, F & V trains to West 4th Street then Walk north on 6th Avenue (about 3 blocks) and make a left on Greenwich Avenue and a left on West 10th Street.


About DeSantos: Located in New York City artsy West Village area, DeSantos features an authentic and mostly traditional menu heavy on from-the-sea rich in the finest traditions of Europe's food cultures, ranging from the Mediterranean to Southern Europe using local, organic and seasonal ingredients.
DeSantos was designed to feel rustic and warm with exposed brick and light wooden tables paired up with a carrera marble top and walnut stools and chairs custom-made. There's also a spacious patio seating, and a private dining room where private parties usually are held.
Following the concept that "food tastes better with music," DeSantos serves its dishes while eclectic tracks of bossa nova and lounge-ready electronica plays along... Open 7 days a week...

For more on DeSantos check out their website:

OR the #1 train to Christopher Street.

OR The PATH train to 9th Street.

desantosnyc.com

Specialty Drinks:

- Dark and Stormy - goslings dark rum, ginger beer $12
- The Carta - tequila, pomegranate molasses and lime $13
- XYZ - light rum, curacao, lemon juice. lemon twist $13
- American Trilogy - liards applejack brandy, rye whiskey, sugar cube, orange bitters with orange twist $14
- Hot Apple Cider - liards apple jack, hot apple cider and a cinnamon stick and clove $14
- Expresso 43 - shot of expresso and liquor 43 - $13
- Mon Cheri Cherry - Stoli Cherry with soda/tonic and Marciano cherries $12

Hope to see you there!

Hello Everyone:

It's been a snowy Winter and I'm sure we're all looking forward to Spring so here's a chance to celebrate! Several of our recent events have featured our DVD gallery show, where the work of a talented artist is displayed on several screens. As many of you recall, back in July, we did so with the help of celebrity pet photographer Jim Dratfield:

Pics From July Event!

It was a hugh success so on Friday, March 26th, we'll be doing so again!

The Location: Taj, 48 West 21st Street Between 5th and 6th Avenues.

The Time: 6-10PM

Admission:FREE!

Jim Dratfield's Petography® specializes in fine art photography of pets and people with their pets. Jim has done photo commissions for the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Bebe Neuwirth, Henry Kissinger, Billy Joel and Elton John to name a few. Jim is the author of nine books and his tenth book Pugnation: The Bark is Back!, comes out in October. His work has been featured on ABC's 20/20, The View, Oprah's O. Magazine, Instyle and Town & Country.

www.petography.com

In addition, we will use this opportunity to raise money for a worthy cause, Animal Care & Control of New York City.

nycacc.org

Animal Care & Control rescues over 43,000 animals each year, making the organization the largest pet rescue and adoption agency in the North East. Since 1995, the not-for-profit organization has been responsible for New York City's municipal shelter system, caring for rescued animals and finding loving homes for homeless, injured, neglected, abused and abandoned animals in all five boroughs of New York City.

As you know, admission will be free. However, on hand to help with our fund raising efforts will be the elegant and glamorous ladies of TOW (Tall Outstanding Women) who will be present all night long selling raffle tickets. Minimum height requirement for group members: 6 feet!

www.talloutstandingwomen.org

Prizes include:

*A 3 day/2 night all-inclusive stay at Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts Value: $1031!
covepoconoresorts.com

*A gift certificate to Henri Bendel, New York's legendary Fifth Avenue boutique Value: $300!

*Two tickets to LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE, on Broadway courtesy of Bernadette Peters, renowned Broadway star and animal advocate. Value $250!

*A book autographed by Jim Dratfield, (Not sure what it's worth but it's a great book!)

*Time spent with other group members...PRICELESS!

AndyfTroy@aol.com or 917-754-4329

See you there!

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