By Guest Blogger, Katie SmithPURPLE ONION WINE DINNER: Old California 20 April 2010It seemed like I had floated home following my first Purple Onion wine dinner, which I attended in January, in a state of food and wine-induced euphoria, so I leapt at the chance to experience another when I received the email invite. After all, how else would I know if my first wine dinner, a sensory lesson on the gustatory offerings of Argentina, was just a fluke or the SOP of the Purple Onion? Owner Susan Casey … [Read more...]
Must Read Guest Review – Purple Onion Wine Dinner
Guest Blogger Katie Smith reviews the Argentinean Wine Dinner held at The Purple Onion on Tuesday, January 26th.There is no question that the folks at the Purple Onion get excited about food and wine, and there is no question why the locals with whom I sat at an Argentinean wine dinner last month want to keep Saluda a secret—they know a good thing when they taste it! The event, spurred by a tip-off from the Hendersonville Epicurean, inspired my friend and fellow bon vivant Cheyenne and me … [Read more...]
Tuscany Tasting @ The Purple Onion 11/17
Tuesday, November 17th, The Purple Onion will be hosting a tasting of wines from Tuscany. They'll start with two whites, Orvieto and Vernaccia. Then move on to some Chiantis with great ratings and prices, a Rosso d’ Montipulciano and Viticcio vin Santo to finish up.There'll be nine wines in all. Richard Mckinney of Tryon Distributing will be returning to “enlighten†tasters on the selections he's chosen. Seating is limited to 32 so reserve your space soon.The price for the … [Read more...]
Abbey of St. Hilaire Wine Tasting @ The Purple Onion 10/6
Susan Casey, from The Purple Onion in Saluda says,"Join us Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 to taste eight wines with Jean Yves from Abbey of St. Hilaire and Les Tours wines. The St. Hilaire vineyards of Limoux are located in Languedoc, in Southern France at the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. St. Hilaire is best known for its Blanquette de Limoux, produced by the Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of St. Hilaire one hundred years before Dom Perignon’s first successes with Champagne. We will … [Read more...]
SLOW – (BBQ) Curve Ahead
From Hendersonville it's a downhill, curvy drive on Hwy 176 to Saluda. Just before you come into town, there'll be a curve (MAP), right after a sign like this: It should be like this: No wait, it REALLY should look like this: You've found Green River Bar-B-Que Both dining areas are in the left side of the building. Enter the porch through the screen door and you'll see homey seating for 20 or so that feels "cabinesque". Ceiling fans keep the air moving when it's hot … [Read more...]
St Patrick's Day Menus – Tuesday 3/17
The Back Room at Flat Rock Wine Shoppe is serving up an old fashion Guiness Stew, Bangers and Blankets, (which are pastrys stuffed with sausage, onions, and tomatoes). They also have Bangers and Mash (sausage, mashed potatoes, and Cabbage). Of course you cannot eat Irish fare without Smithwick's Irish Ale and good old Irish whiskey! They will also offer their regular menu, and have live jazz during the dinner hour (5:00PM to 9:00PM).St Patrick's Day Special - Irish Stew, Irish Soda Bread and … [Read more...]
Changes @ The Purple Onion
Susan Casey and Robert Seiler of The Purple Onion Cafe (Saluda) recently sent this message in an email:When The Purple Onion was conceived we envisioned a gathering place which would reflect the gracious casual pace which has characterized Saluda for years; a third place, a neutral place away from home or work for friends and family to come together for good food, good conversation and live music. We feel very blessed to have made so many new friends since The Purple Onion first opened its doors … [Read more...]
