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Here are The Carlton’s Quick Picks for the week of November 9.  Remember, you can always find more events on the Post-Gazette’s Event Calendar as well as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Calendar.

These are just a few of our favorites!

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1. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Anaheim Ducks. Th defending Stanly Cup Champions take on the Anaheim Ducks Monday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mellon Arena.  Stop by The Carlton for some pre-game drinks or watch the entire game with us at our spacious bar!
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2. Fall Wine Tasting at The Priory Hotel. Join the Priory Hospitality Group on Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. for a fall wine tasting in Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall.  The evening’s theme is “Let Us Thank the California Wine Pioneers!”  Email Gene Lucente for tickets.
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3. Classical Mystery Tour – Music of the Beatles. Visit Heinz Hall of the Performing Arts on Thursday, November 19 for this exciting show featuring the music of the Beatles! “The Long and Winding Road,” “Hey Jude,” “All You Need is Love,” “Imagine” are just some of the songs you’ll hear when Classical Mystery Tour brings the Fab Four to Heinz Hall. Call 412.392.4819 for tickets.  Make it an evening and receive complimentary Limo service to the event from the Carlton Restaurant when you have dinner with us!
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4. Holiday Kick-Off at Station Square. Bring the entire family to kick-off the Holiday Season in Station Square on Friday, November 20! This year, kids – and parents – will be enchanted by “A Fairytale Christmas,” that will include two magical stage shows Cinderella, Peter Pan, Aladdin, and Snow White, as well as time to meet and greet with the kids. Also, you won’t want to miss the annual Holdiay Fountain Shows, Bessemer Court Tree Lighting, as well as the grand arrival of you-know-who….SANTA CLAUS! CLICK HERE to enter to WIN a ride on the Station Square Holiday Express train with Santa Claus for Holiday Kick-Off at Station Square!
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5. Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night. Light up night is one of the best nights to be in Pittsburgh!  This year it takes place on Friday, November 20 and there are plenty of things going on around the city for the whole family to get into some holiday fun!  Visit the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership for a detailed list of events or stop by The Carlton Restaurant that night for dinner and we can direct you to some fun places and activities going on!  See you there!

There’s nothing like hockey season in Pittsburgh.  The Penguins are off to a great start and the glimmer of another Stanley Cup run is quite strong!  The Carlton staff and I love seeing all of the fans come in before, during and after every Pittsburgh Penguins home game to help cheer on our team, and that’s why I want to personally invite all of you to come down for tomorrow’s game vs. the Boston Bruins!

Even if you are fortunate enough to have tickets, stop in for for some pre-game drinks.  Remember, our happy hour prices are all day, every day in the lounge!  And we are only a few blocks from the arena so you there’s no driving necessary!  We hope to see you here!

How do you say, Wine?

The English word “wine” may be rooted in the Semitic yayin (lamentation and wailing).

In Arabic, the word is wain, in Greek it is oinos.

In the Romance languages it is vin, vino, vina, vinho

Source: http://facts.randomhistory.com/2009/08/21_wine.html

Here are The Carlton’s Quick Picks for the week of November 9.  Remember, you can always find more events on the Post-Gazette’s Event Calendar as well as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Calendar.

These are just a few of our favorites!

1. Marvels of Modernism. This exhibit at the Andy Warhol Museum began last Friday and is a MUST SEE! This fascinating photographic exhibition explores gardens, landscapes and subdued transitions between indoors and outdoors. The project is as much about photography as it is about its landscape subjects: Kidney-shaped pools, boomerang curves, floating cantilevered decks, adventure playgrounds, sculptural Japanese maples and revolutionary new materials all melding modern forms with classic sensibilities.
2. Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes. This holiday favorite’s opening night is Wednesday, November 11 at the Benedum Center.  It runs through December 6.  It have yet to see these show, please GO, you will not be disappointed. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is the perfect holiday gift for the whole family!  Make it an evening out and visit us for dinner or a drink before the show.  We offer complimentary limo service right to the Benedum, so you don’t even have to worry about parking!
3. Pittsburgh Hires Job Fair. This is a great, FREE event presented by LocalHires on Friday, November 13 at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh.  Meet face-to-face with top employers at this job fair, which includes free resume reviews by two local career experts. The event begins at 11:00 a.m., so stop over for lunch to reward yourself for being so motivated!
4. A Night at the Museum. Inspired by the 2006 film “Night At The Museum,” this fundraiser on Friday, November 13 at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is a grown-up adventure where guests can visit the museum’s newly renovated Dinosaur Hall, the North American Wildlife Hall and a special viewing of The Hillman Hall Of Minerals & Gems. Tickets are $75 per person and proceeds benefit ACHIEVA/The Arc Of Greater Pittsburgh.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals. Make sure to check out the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 p.m.  Even if you don’t have tickets, head on over to the parking lot for a great tailgate with the some of the best fans in the country!

Don’t forget that tonight’s Wine Dinner wraps up our Fall Wine Dinner Series!  Tonight we are grateful and excited to have the Freeman Winery at The Carlton!

Ken Freeman will introduce his prestigious small production Russian River Valley Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs to a Pittsburgh audience!  Ken has enjoyed a super successful career in business, but was able to realize a dream when he and his wife purchased a small Russian River Valley winery in 2001.  Today, his exclusive and highly rated wines are found at the finest restaurants and he has been heralded as one of the top Pinot Noir producers in the world!

Here’s the menu:

“FREEMAN WINERY” WINE DINNER
Friday, November 6, 2009 – 6:30 p.m.

With Ken Freeman
Culinary selections by Executive Chef Mark Swomley
$109 per person excluding gratuity

FREEMAN RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY RYO-FU CHARDONNAY’06

HONEY GLAZED SALMON
With creamy Leeks, whipped Carrots, Apple Butter & fresh Thyme

FREEMAN SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR’06

ROAST GAME HEN
With Butternut Squash Ravioli, sautéed Pearl Onions, Veloute and crisp Arugula

FREEMAN RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY PINOT NOIR’06

CHILLED PEPPER CRUSTED TUNA
Seared rare and served with Basmati, Pickled Ginger and Mango Vinaigrette

FREEMAN RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY “KEEFER RANCH”‘07

PLUM & WASABI ROAST DUCK
With Scallion Pancake, dark Soy Glaze & Lemon Daikon Salad

ROYAL TOKAJI “FIVE PETUNAS”‘03

BANANA CASHEW WONTON

Create Your Own Wine Cellar!  Wine is a great thing to have on hand year round.  If you have the time, drive and funds, you can create your own wine cellar that will not only impress guests, but keep you from running to the store every time you run out.  Here are a few tips from Wine Country Gateway to help get you started.  Remember, this is not for everyone, but if you really, really love wine, this will be fun and worth while!

• Find a good storage place in your house. It must meet the requirements for storing and aging wine.

• Stock your wine cellar with an initial investment of at least 24 or more bottles of wine.  Begin with a budget and initially buy the major varietals. For whites: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Gewürztraminer. For reds: Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. Don’t forget about the dry rosé or some sparkling wine.

• Within that budget, buy wines over a price range that includes everyday wine, weekend wine, special occasion wine, and a great bottle wine for that very special occasion.

• Later, consider a few wines from France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand and lesser-known California varietals.

• If you have a good wine merchant near you, he or she will be very helpful in selecting wines. There are also numerous online wine merchants that offer advice. Check our Wine Related page for some of these merchants.

• Adopt a strategy for replacing and/or expanding your wine collection. Many wine retailers such as K&L Wines offer a variety of wine clubs. If you want to increase the number of bottles, buy an amount each month that exceeds your intake.

And, for something a little extra, here’s a nice way to give your Wine Cellar a personal touch!

Source: http://www.winecountrygetaways.com/wine-collection.html

Here are The Carlton’s Quick Picks for the week of November 2.  Remember, you can always find more events on the Post-Gazette’s Event Calendar as well as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Calendar.

These are just a few of our favorites!

1. Wednesday Wine Flight: Passport to Portugal. On Wednesday, November 4, Chef Toni Pais, Cafe Zao, takes you to his homeland for a celebration of Portuguese wine (sampling of four wines), plus light appetizers and panel presentation. Dessert, coffee and full bar available after the show (not included in ticket price).  The event takes place at the Cabaret at Theater Square and Backstage Bar.  Click here for more information.
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2. Holiday Lunch Cruise. Get on the Gateway Clipper Fleet for a Holiday Lunch Cruise starting on Wednesday, November 4 and running through Friday, December 18.  Come aboard for a festive afternoon of holiday cheer featuring our delicious holiday buffet, festive city sights and joyous songs of the season. Come aboard for a festive afternoon of holiday cheer featuring a delicious holiday buffet, festive city sights and joyous songs of the season.
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3. Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn. “Unblurred” is a monthly event that opens the Penn Avenue Arts District for exploration by adults and children. This month’s “Unblurred” boasts a jam packed schedule and showcases events at Dance Alloy Theater and the new the Irma Freeman Center For Imagination.
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4. Titanic. This weekend visit the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall for a local staging of the Tony winning musical featuring a moving story and powerful score about the people enduring one of the world’s most famous tragedies. Presented by Stage 62. For show times and tickets, call 412.429.6262.
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5. Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Syracuse Orange. Of course, we have to have a sport for you fanatics out there.  Get out and support our local college football team the Panthers as they take on the Syracuse Orange at Heinz Field on Saturday, November 7.  Get your tickets here or stop by the Carlton and watch it with us!