Thank the tariff sheriffs

Dan Matheny
May 29
5 min read

I'm not sure any of us knew the Court of International Trade existed, but no 50% tariff on the EU for now...

Hours of Operation

Monday - Tuesday, 10am to 6pm

Wednesday - Saturday, 10am to 8pm

Calendar 🗓

June 3 (Tuesday ) - Bar closing early at 5pm.

June 14 (Saturday) - Second Saturday is Huhn in June, our annual chicken dinner event, served all day 10-8 while supplies last. No reservations required.

June 15 (Sunday) - We're not open on Sundays, obviously, but it's Father's Day... don't forget!

June 20 (Friday) - First day of Summer ☀️

July 4 (Friday) - Closed for Independence Day.

News 🗞

It's crazy to think that it will be June in just a few days... that means Pride Month and Father's Day are coming up soon. Watch our social media for Pride specials, and start thinking about what that gift for Dad should be. We do have a couple of special items coming into the store which we will talk more about next week. But with the end of May, it looks like the weather is finally going to become a bit more palateable again. And with good weather comes more good food. Tennessee tomatoes are starting to pop up in town which means... Caprese Salads are back! Sliced fresh Tennessee Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella layered and topped with Fresh Basil, Balsamic Glaze, Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper. So fresh and so delicious, a good appetizer to share or a light meal for one. They'll be available in the bar as long as we have tomatoes in stock... I just bought a bunch this morning, so we're ready to go anytime you want to come in. First Burrata and now Caprese Salads... what more could you want?

Wine Feature ⭐️

I think many of you will be pleased with this one... Baca 2022 Double Dutch Zinfandel from Paso Robles, California. I know many of you are fans of Zinfandels, and Baca is a winery created exclusively to produce California Zinfandels, each of them highlighting a different wine region throughout the state. This one is obviously fan favorite and trendy Paso Robles, specifically the Dusi Vineyard on the west side of region, planted by the Dusi family in 1945 and tended by the family to this day using traditional methods. "This wine is stunningly vivid and expressive. Intense flavors of ripe plum and dark cherry are enhanced by notes of licorice, coriander spice and black pepper. The rich, velvety texture is supported by a supple structure with a lively acidity that lingers on the finish." It is a full-bodied, well-balanced, and "delightfully deep and effusive" but still fresh Zinfandel. I see this wine posted elsewhere online for $30-40, and we have it for you at $23.99.

Wine Pick 🥂

Rinomata Cantina Tombacco 2024 Terre di Chiete Pecorino. No, it's not a cheese, though it would taste nice with one. This is a crisp white wine from Italy, one you probably haven't tried before. Pecorino is a white grape from the Abruzzo region on the eastern coast of Italy (where the Montepulciano grape also primarily grows). Pecorino itself is a small, delicate, expressive grape that can be quite finnicky, requiring a lot of patience and very specific conditions to grow well. Abruzzo is one of the few places that meets those conditions, and the Tombacco family has been producing wine there since 1919. This is "a complex and flavourful wine, with good acidity and mineral notes, perfect to accompany fish dishes and white meats," with notes of exotic and stone fruits and a soft herbal spice. But do be careful... because of the grape's high sugar content, the alcohol can creep up in Pecorinos when compared to other whites (this one is a cool 13.5%). You can grab a bottle for just $13.99 to give it a try.

Oyster(s) of the Week 🦪

This week, we have a fresh delivery of Summer Loves from Rustico, PEI. As you know, a house favorite. "Buttery, creamy meat that finishes with a perfect balance of salt and mineral notes." A little on the smaller side, we recommend these on the half shell, but we have other varieties in house for baking, or if you just want to try a sampler with a couple of options.

Market Items 🛒

*Fresh North Atlantic Salmon - $18.99/lb

*Fresh Short Rib Burgers, 4pk - $13.99

*Fresh Oysters - $24/dozen

*Fresh Medusa White Anchovies - $12.99

*Fresh Block & Barrel Applewood Smoked Ham - $8.99/lb Sea Wings Canned Crab Claw Meat, 1lb - $26.99

Chicken of the Sea Canned Lump Crab, 1lb - $26.99

Frozen Wagyu Baseball Steaks, 6oz - $10.99

Frozen 6oz Filet Mignon, 2pk - $18.99

Frozen Center Cut Beef Tenderloin Filets, 8oz - $16.99

Frozen Whole Beef Tenderloin, Single or Double - $18.99/lb

Frozen Chuck Prime Burgers, 5pk - $14.99

Frozen Dearborn Spiral Honey Glazed Ham - $5.99/lb

Frozen Pre-Cooked St. Louis Ribs - $29.99

Frozen Skin-Off Pork Belly - $3.99/lb

Frozen Berkshire Pork Tenderloins, ~1lb - $12.99

Frozen Duroc Dry Aged Bone-In Pork Chops, 14oz - $16.99

Frozen Cooked Heritage Pork Osso Bucco, 16oz - $9.99

Frozen Weisswurst Veal Sausage - $8.99/lb

Frozen Greco Italian Sausage, 4pk - $9.99

Frozen Wagyu Hot Dogs, 5pk - $13.99

Frozen Rack of Lamb - $23.99/lb

Frozen Saku Block Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna, 8-10oz - $14.99

Frozen U-13/15 Raw Jumbo Shrimp Deveined (2lb package) - $39.99

Frozen U-10 Scallops - $31.99/lb

Frozen Lobster Tails (4oz), 2pk - $25.99

Frozen Massa Sicilian Style Pizza (Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, or Roasted Vegetable) - $14.99

Frozen Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges - $8.99

Frozen Au Gratin Potatoes, 4pk - $9.99

Fresh/Frozen Cheese Ravioli, 1lb - $9.99

Fresh/Frozen Spinach & Cheese Ravioli, 1lb - $10.99

Fresh/Frozen Drake’s Pasta Ravioli (Butternut Squash or Veal) - $12.99/lb (serving for 2)

Frozen Tribeca Oven Bread (Rosemary) - $5.99

Frozen Bake House Artisan Multi-Grain Bread - $4.99

Frozen Brioche Hot Dog Buns - $3.99

Frozen Miner's Demi Glace - $9.99

Frozen French Macarons, 12pk - $9.99

New Wine🍷

Grand Napa Vineyards 2024 Master Red, Napa Valley - $41.99

Escudo Rojo 2022 Syrah, Chile - $25.99

Zeni 2024 Chiaretto Bardolino Classico Rosé, Italy - $19.99

Rugiada NV Vino Rosso, Italy - $9.99

Provolo 2024 Soave, Italy - $10.99

Weingut Bründlmayer 2024 L&T Grüner Veltliner, Austria - $17.99

New Beer & More 🍺

Toppling Goliath Mind Your Unwind DIPA, 4pk cans - $18.99

Wyndridge Red White & Blueberry Hard Cider, 6pk cans - $12.99

3 Floyds Oceans of Time Saison, 6pk bottles - $12.99

Jackie O's Porch Session Lemon Pale Ale, 6pk cans - $12.99

Unibroue La Fin du Monde, 4pk bottles - $12.99

Kegs - 1/6 Barrel 🛢

Juniper Du Hast Helles Lager - $119.99

Coronado Weekend Vibes IPA - $128.99

Masthead IPA - $109.99

New Holland Full Circle Kölsch - $109.99

Heart State Break Hazy IPA - $121.99

Final Thoughts 💬

Hope you all had a pleasant holiday this week and are surviving the 4-day workweek, which somehow always seem longer than a normal week. A special thank you to everyone who attended our Rosé in May tasting event. Anytime we get to plan new and interesting things for you all to try and enjoy, we have a good time and hone our skills even more. I hope you learned something new, found a new favorite, or at the very least continue to come back for more. Until next time.