The Carlton Restaurant

This week, try a wine you can feel good about!

That is, try a tasty organic wine, like this one from Frey Vineyards, America’s first organic winery.

Frey Vinyard’s innovative techniques for wine production focus on revealing the best natural flavors in wine without the addition of unhealthy chemicals, and without leaving a carbon footprint. The result? A delicious, eco-friendly, organic, guilt-free wine! Enjoy!

Here are The Carlton’s Quick Picks for the week of August 30th.

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!

Reading Room in Market Square
Relax with a good book on Tuesday, August 31st 2010 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Market Square.
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business brings the books to you. Your day is hectic enough, why not sit back and relax with a book while sipping an iced coffee from one of Market Square’s unique shops? Browse the used book sale and pick up a great read!

Pittsburgh Pirates Vs. Washington Nationals
Enjoy a ball game this week, on Friday, September 3rd 2010 – Saturday, September 4th 2010 at 7:05 p.m. at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park at North Shore
The Pirates are taking on the Nationals this weekend, and you won’t want to miss it!

Lady Gaga is Coming to Pittsburgh!
Lady Gaga, the outrageous pop-star herself, is coming to Pittsburgh this Sunday, September 5th, 2010. Her show will be at 8 p.m. at the Consol Energy Center.
Tickets cost $183.75, $89.25, $59.50, and are hard to come by for this extremely popular show!

This Wednesday August 25th, 2010 – Sunday, September 19th, 2010 at the Benedum Center, The Phantom of the Opera, one of the best musicals of all time, has come to Pittsburgh!

The Phantom Of The Opera returns to the Benedum Center to take your breath away once again. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s international award-winning phenomenon directed by Harold Prince is now the longest running show in Broadway history.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the one show that The London Sunday Times called “God’s gift to the musical theatre.”

Visit the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for details on admission and times.

Cool down this summer with a wine spritzer.
Bukisa.com shows you how simple it is to make this effervescent treat!

What you’ll need:
Wine of your choice
Soda of your choice
Fruit of your choice

Step 1
Frost some glasses by putting them in the freezer for a little while.

Step 2
Take your frosted glass and add your wine about 2/3 full. Now take your soda of choice and add it until you are about a 1/2 inch from the top of the glass.

Step 3
Slice up a little of your fruit and add to the drink for a little extra flavor.

Here are The Carlton’s Quick Picks for the week of August 23rd.

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!

The Phantom of the Opera comes to Pittsburgh
Wednesday August 25th 2010 – Sunday, September 19th 2010 at the Benedum Center
See website for details on admission and times.

For his final overture in Pittsburgh THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA returns to the Benedum Center to take your breath away. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s international award-winning phenomenon directed by Harold Prince has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide and is now the longest running show in Broadway history.
Don’t miss your last chance to experience this timeless story of seduction and despair and the one show The London Sunday Times called “God’s gift to the musical theatre.”

WSBA The Network Lunch
August 25th 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at The Rivers Club
An excellent networking oportunity for just $2.00.
Get Heard! Get Noticed! Get Leads! (TM) This is an informal networking event, open to any business woman who would like to increase her business contacts or clients. Please bring 10-20 of your business cards, cash for your lunch check, and be prepared to do a 60 second commercial about yourself.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend this lunch. If your schedule becomes free the day of the lunch, you may attend without an RSVP, but RSVP is still appreciated. If you are not a WSBA member and would like to attend as a guest, please contact WSBA Networking Event Director, Monica Ramanathan: greetingsfrommonica@gmail.com

Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires
This Thursday, August 26th 2010 at 12:15 p.m. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is hosting this free workshop.
Brian Tracy, best-selling author and motivational speaker, explains what several millionaires have done to make their fortunes, how to motivate yourself to take action, how to take control of your financial future, and the 16 qualities and learnable skills that will virtually guarantee your success. (DVD-45 minutes)

Moms and Dads, don’t miss this free event, Friday, August 20th 2010 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Market Square.

All Pre-School-aged children are welcome at Fridays KidsPlay in Market Square. Kids will enjoy fun and educational programs like book readings and arts and crafts. They may even meet a local celebrity or two!

After KidsPlay, you can explore Downtown Pittsburgh’s urban playground or see the fountain at PPG Place and Plaza. Lunch at any of Market Square’s  cafes, a visit to Point State Park, or a walk in the riverfront will complete a funfilled day for your kids!

I’m happy to announce that the Carlton Restaurant is reopen today after a few months of being closed for summer renovations.  We are open just in time for the Paul McCartney concert at the Consol Energy tonight – August 18 – and tomorrow – August 19!  We’ve already booked BOTH nights, but we look forward to seeing you this weekend or on your next trip to Downtown Pittsburgh!  Stop in and check out our new improvements including our fabulous Wine Library in the heart of our dining room, new carpet, lights and much more!

And if you’re ordering wine for the evening, test our our NEW iPad Wine Lists!

Hope to see you here soon!

This week is national friendship week, and what better way to let your favorite friends know how much you appreciate them than with a bottle of their favorite wine?

Or better yet, get together with friends and share a bottle!

Celebrate your friendships with a special wine, like Melia Wine’s “47 Friends.”
This delightful California wine comes in just about every varietal, so it is sure to satisfy all of your friends unique tastes. Plus, its attractive label makes it a great gift, and it’s affordable at just $8.50/Bottle.

Learn more about 47 Wines, and how to purchase at the manufactures website.

This Friday, August 13th 2010 from Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation wants to take you on a free one-hour guided walking tour of Fourth Avenue & PPG Place.
Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation give a tour every month from May through September, so join them this month and explore Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation works throughout Pittsburgh to:
Identify and Save historically significant places.
Revitalize historic neighborhoods, towns, and urban areas.
Preserve historic farms and historic designed landscapes; and
Educate people about the Pittsburgh region’s rich architectural heritage.

August is Romance Awareness Month!

You won’t want to let it pass you by with these fabulous romantic wines.

Celebrate this month with the special someone in your life, by trying out one of the top ten most romantic wines, rated by novusvinum.com

Find a wine that works for you, whatever your taste or budget!

Champagne Deutz – 1999 Amour de Deutz Blanc de Blancs; $150
Champagne Piper-Heidsieck – Cuvée Sublime; $49
DeRose Vineyards- 2007 Viognier; $27
Little Black Dress Wines – 2007 Pinot Grigio; $9
Contessa Wine Cellars- Rosa d’Amore; $17
O’Brien Estate- 2006 Seduction; $45
Two Hands Wines- 2007 Aphrodite Cabernet Sauvignon; $165
Watts Winery- 2003 Dos Amores; $24
Peju Province Winery- 2006 Zinfandel Port Delicias; $50
Osborne Ports & Sherries- Osborne Pedro Ximénez 1827 Sherry; $18