Whom You Know: TASTY TIDBITS: Sopranos Wine

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

TASTY TIDBITS: Sopranos Wine

Sopranos wine tasting dinner introduced at New York’s famous PATSY’S Italian Restaurant

Fine Italian Wines Inspired By Hit HBO Series Paired with Traditional Neapolitan Cuisine for One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience

New York, March 3, 2009 – Beginning on Monday, March 9th and running through Monday, April 6th, The Sopranos Wines, the line of fine Italian wines inspired by the hit HBO series is partnering with New York’s legendary Patsy’s restaurant, the original, family owned and operated Italian restaurant at 236 West 56th Street on Manhattan’s West Side, to offer a special Sopranos Wine Tasting Menu. The menu will feature a five course dinner expertly paired with The Sopranos Wines for $75 per person plus tax and tip.

The menu will feature a choice of Calamari Salad or Shrimp Cocktail paired with The Sopranos Pinot Grigio; The Sopranos Pinot Noir served alongside Mesculan Salad with Balsamic Vinegar; Rigatoni Fra Diavolo paired with The Sopranos Chianti; and choice of Rack of Lamb, Chicken “a la Patsy’s,” Sausages Pizzaiola with Peppers, or Salmon with Mustard Sauce paired with The Sopranos Chianti Classico. For dessert, Patsy’s will offer a choice of their homemade Tiramisu, Ricotta Cheesecake, or Canoli and Biscotti.

“We were big fans of the TV series and are very excited to be collaborating with The Sopranos Wines to create a unique Italian dining experience,” commented Sal Scognamillo, chef and owner of Patsy’s. “Many of our customers who have a fondness for the program will want to sample this special wine tasting menu.”

Mark Gonsalves, Managing Partner for Vesuvio Import Company remarked, “Patsy’s is among the most illustrious restaurants in the history of New York and I can’t think of a better place to kick off The Sopranos Wines dinner than with chef Sal and his team at Patsy’s.”

About Patsy’s Italian Restaurant
Founded in 1944 by Pasquale “Patsy” Scognamillo, Patsy’s has been in its current theater district location since 1954. In 65 years of existence, Patsy’s has had only three chefs, the late Patsy himself, his son Joe Scognamillo, and Joe’s son Sal Scognamillo, who has been manning the kitchen for the past 20 years.

Patsy’s, the original family owned and operated Italian restaurant at its only Manhattan location, 236 West 56th Street on Manhattan’s West Side, has been a legendary dining destination in New York for 65 years. In June 2008 Patsy’s opened their second and only other location in The Atlantic City Hilton Casino. The restaurant’s hours of operation are 12 PM to 9:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, closing at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. For further information about Patsy’s, call 212-247-3491 or www.patsys.com.

About The Sopranos Wines

Introduced in the New York City metro area and select markets around the country in late 2008, The Sopranos Wines is expanding its reach throughout the U.S. during 2009. The Sopranos Wines are under a licensing agreement between HBO and Vesuvio Import Company (named after the fictional restaurant from the TV show), and distributed by Duggan’s Distillers Products Corporation.

The Vesuvio Import Company, named after the famed fictional restaurant depicted in the series, was created to develop and import this brand of fine Italian wine. Duggan’s Distillers, the distributor for The Sopranos Wines has been importing and distributing fine wines and spirits since 1946.

For further information about The Sopranos Wines Dinner at Pasty’s Restaurant please call (212) 843-8073 or (212) 843-9341

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