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FRIDAY, November 18, 2011

11:00 AM Black Hawk Wine Tour
Iowa Wine Tours, Inc.
427 Shinoak Ct, Dubuque, Ia 52003

Black Hawk Wine Tour ! $65 per person Discover the breathtaking beauty on this tour with rolling hills, scenic valleys and steep limestone bluffs. Just the ride to the vineyards through Jo Daviess County is worth the trip. We'll take you to three excellent wineries for facility tours, tastings, on-site shopping, lunch at Procento`s Pizzeria, bottled water on board the bus and a relaxing, care-free day. Learn the history behind the Black Hawk War as your professional driver takes you into the past. Price includes transportation from your B&B, Hotel, or remote location, tasting fees, facility tours, lunch and bottled water on board the Iowa Wine Tours bus. Wineries on this tour are Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery, Rocky Waters Winery and Massbach Ridge Winery. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations: 563-582-4076
Cost: $65

11:00 AM Nouveau Lunch Special
One Eleven Main
111 Main St., Galena, IL 61036

Nouveau lunch special includes Nouveau Vegetable and Beef Stew, Fried Chicken with Sausage Gravy, Homemade Coleslaw & Biscuit and Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet
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11:00 AM Nouveau-Inspired Lunch
Vinny Vanucchi's
201 South Main St, Galena, IL 61036

Celebrate Nouveau with Chef Roberto's Baked Sausage Ragu. Complete meal includes our classic salad and garlic bread and Limoncello Mascarpone Cake.
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11:30 AM Nouveau Bistro Luncheon
Benjamin's
103 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Featuring Onion Gratinee Soup, Breast of Chicken with Carrots & Spiced Broth or Macaroni Gratin with Wild Mushrooms.
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12:00 PM Lawlor Family Nouveau Toast & Luncheon at the Winery
Galena Cellars Winery
515 S. Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Join the Lawlor Family above the winery (2nd floor) as they officially unveil their 2011 Nouveau wine. French peasant stew served in a bread bowl catered by Fried Green Tomatoes. Reservations required: 815-777-3330
Cost: $19.95

1:00 PM Traditional Nouveau Luncheon
DeSoto House Hotel
230 South Main Street, Galena, IL 6036

Traditional Nouveau Luncheon serving Beef Stew in a French Bowl garnished with Brie Cheese & Grapes and a glass of Nouveau Wine $11.95
Cost: $11.95

1:00 PM Nouveau Lunch
Fried Green Tomatoes
213 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Cocktails at Noon - Lunch at 1 p.m. Mixed greens with a sherry vinaigrette, bread bowl with peasant stew & fruit and chocolates for dessert. $34.99 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Cost: 34.99

2:30 PM Horse-drawn wagon parade celebrating the release of Galena Cellars' 2011 Nouveau Wine
Galena Cellars Winery
515 South Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Join us as Galena Cellars' releases our locally produced 2011 Nouveau Wine with our traditional horse-drawn wagon and a parade of revelers down Galena's historic Main Street, launching the celebration of Nouveau Wine weekend!
Cost: FREE

3:00 PM 19th Annual Wine & Cheese Party
Benjamin's
103 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Join us for our "20 Foot" complimentary imported cheese & bistro appetizer buffet and live music.
Cost: Complimentary

3:00 PM Live music with Hard Salami
Paradise Bar
205 N. Main, Galena, IL 61036

Great Rock and Roll in the afternoon!
Cost: no cover charge

4:00 PM Nouveau-Inspired Dinner
Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill
9853 US HWY 20, Galena, Il 61036

Dinner special featuring New York Strip stuffed and finished in a Nouveau Demi Glaze served with Baby Yukon Potatoes, dinner salad and homemade Red Velvet Basil-infused Cupcake
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4:00 PM BBQ Ribs
Fried Green Tomatoes
213 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Finish Nouveau Friday off with a bang! Enjoy our slowly baked BBQ ribs with cheesy mashed potatoes Friday, November 18, 2011. Call for your reservation 815-777-3938.
Cost: 19.99

4:00 PM Nouveau "Recession Special" for Two
Galena Brewing Company
227 N. Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Selection of five Tapas and a flight of four homemade Sangias for just $25.
Cost: $25

5:00 PM Nouveau Dinner Specials
Fritz & Frites
317 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Featuring Pork Medallions drizzled with Wild Mushroom Demi and Beef Bourguignon Coq Au Vin.
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5:00 PM Nouveau Weekend Special
Galena Brewing Company
227 N. Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

1/2 Rack of Ribs--BBQ or Memphis-style dry rub--with side of sweet potatoes, beer bread & butter and choice of one of our craft beers or a glass of wine.
Cost: $18

5:00 PM Nouveau-Inspired Dinner
Green Street Tavern at the DeSoto House Hotel
230 South Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Visit us to review our special Nouveau menu in our Green Street Tavern & Restaurant.
Cost: $10-$20

5:00 PM Galena Tasting Room featuring Massbach Wine
Massbach Ridge Winery
117 S. Main St, Galena, IL 61036

Enjoy and fall in love with Massbach wine while strolling through downtown. Grown and produced in Jo Daviess County, 2011's Massbach Nouveau and St. Pepin will be making their debut.
Cost: $5

5:00 PM Nouveau in Massbach
Massbach Ridge Winery
8837 S. Massbach Rd, Elizabeth, Il 61028

Sample newly released Massbach Nouveau and St. Pepin. Relish the beauty of Jo Daviess county while falling in love our estate-grown wine.
Cost: $3

7:00 PM Live Music at Galena Brewing Company
Galena Brewing Company
227 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Frankie Lee and Richard Wiegel - R&B/Rock N' Roll Trio - You can't help but get up and dance as Frankie and Richard rock away the evening. A fantastic trio that deliver the ole rock n' roll songs like you remember them.
Cost: FREE

9:00 PM Okham's Razor
The Grape Escape
242 N. Main St., Galena, IL 61036

Duo acoustic guitar sets all night playing your favorite hits and uniquely classic originals. A tri-state favorite.
Cost: FREE

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