When pairing wine with food, the rules used
to be simple: red with meat, white with fish and
poultry. But with the limitless options of wine, as
well as modern cuisine's complex flavors and
exotic ingredients, pairing wine with food is now
about experimentation.
The first rule to pairing wine with a meal is
to...throw out the rules. Pick a combination that
you enjoy. Still, traditionalists won't want to
arbitrarily choose a bottle. There are some basic
guidelines that will help you select an appropri-
ate wine for your meal.
When pairing a wine with a meal, the goal
is balance. A wine's flavor should complement the
food being served. If you're planning a formal
gathering, it's common to pair one type of wine
with the salad and appetizer, and another for the
entrée. But for casual, simple meals, stick to
matching the wine to the entrée. Avoid a wine
that will overpower your dish. Foods with subtle
flavors such as red snapper are not a good match
for a strong red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon.
Likewise, a wine shouldn't be dominated by your
main dish. A good way to determine whether a
food and wine are complementary is to take a
bite of the food you'll be serving, take a sip of
the wine, and repeat. Ask yourself what stood
out to you more -- the food or the wine? If you
have trouble deciding, but thought it was a deli-
cious experiment, you may have found a good
match.
You also want to find a healthy balance.
There are four main components to taste: sweet,
sour, bitter and salty. Wine shouldn't be salty,
so that leaves sweetness, sourness and bitterness.
A wine's sweetness is affected by its sugar content.
Sourness is affected by a wine's acidity, and bit-
terness is measured by its amount of "tannins." A
good wine possesses a structured balance of these
three flavors, and can almost magically evoke
the flavor of an array of foods from a spicy pep-
per to a sweet chocolate. Wines may offer a
description of their flavors on the label but, more
often than not, you'll have to taste the wine to
discover its taste. Whether it be sweet, sour, or
bitter, if you determine the fundamental flavor of
a dish, and match the wine to that flavor, you'll
be in good shape.
Be selective when choosing wines to accom-
pany sweet dishes. Avoid serving dry, acidic or bit-
ter wines with sweet dishes. If you're serving a
sweet dish like honey-glazed ham, select a sweet
wine, such as a Riesling. Sour or acidic foods
with lemon or tomatoes command a more acidic
wine. Try a Pinot Noir, Chianti or Sauvignon
Blanc. Bitter dishes, grilled steak for example,
demand a wine high in tannins, such as a Caber-
net Sauvignon. Merlot is also a great choice with
grilled food, despite that you may have heard to
shun Merlot in the 2004 movie "Sideways." But
don't be afraid to contrast flavors; spicy
foods found in Asian or Mexican cuisine
go well with sweeter, fruitier wines, such as
a white Zinfandel.
Matching wine with food is all about
trial and error. To get started, find a good wine
shop with knowledgeable employees. Thanks
to wine's growing popularity, a good shop
might be just around the corner. Ask employ-
ees and shop owners to recommend wines
that will go well with the meal you're plan-
ning to serve. If money is an issue, ask for one
of the many affordable wines on the market
today.
Many shops have regular wine tastings
where you can try a variety of wines with food
and discover what works and what doesn't.
Wine tasting classes are also available in a
variety of forms in many communities.
Check out www.localwineevents.com to
search for tastings and classes in your area.
Many restaurants now offer wine pairing
menus, where the restaurant's sommelier,
or wine expert, will recommend a specific wine
for each dish.
As you expand your wine knowledge,
you'll begin to notice that the selection
process becomes easier and more pleasur-
able. Matching wine with food can be an
entertaining, educational and lifelong hobby.
Learn How to Pair Wine With Food
The right wine can complement most any meal.
The Citizen, Auburn, New York
Go&Do Wine & Dine 2006
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Sunday, June 25, 2006
Go&Do Wine & Dine 2006
The Citizen, Auburn, New York
"more than just a deli"
Custom catering
for all occasions
Fax us your orders
141 State St. Auburn
(315) 255-0419
Fax: 255-0919
SOUPS AND SALADS
Soup of the Day ..................................Cup $2.35 Bowl $2.95
Texas Red Hot Chili. ..........................Cup $2.75 Bowl $3.25
Soup & Garden Salad ..........................................................$5.25
Garden Salad......................................Small $2.75 Large $4.25
Fajita Salad
Choice of Chicken, Beef or Shrimp
..............................$6.25
Cajun Chicken Salad
New Orleans Tradition
..............................$6.25
Grilled Raspberry Chicken Salad ........................................$6.25
Jerk Chicken Salad
Jamaican Favorite
......................................$6.25
Blackened Chicken
Served with Fresh Pineapple
..........................$6.25
Antipasto ..............................................................................$6.25
SIDE ORDERS
Gucamole ................................................Sm. $1.75 Lg. $2.75
Tostadas and Salsa ................................................................$2.25
Tostadas and Queso..............................................................$3.25
Sour Cream ............................................................................75¢
Pico de Galio ..........................................................................75¢
Refried Black or Ranch Beans..............................................$1.95
Seasoned Fries ......................................................................$2.25
Onion Rings ........................................................................$2.25
Potato Salad..........................................................................$1.95
Spanish Rice or Lime Rice ..................................................$1.95
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
Fajita Tacos ..................................................(1)$2.95 (3)$6.25
Choice of Chicken, Veggie, Beef, and Shrimp
Burritos Grande....................................................................$6.25
Choice of Chicken, Veggie, Beef, and Shrimp
Chicken Flautas Con Mole ..................................................$7.25
Served with Lime Rice and Black Beans
Steak Ranchero ....................................................................$7.25
Served with Spanish Rice and Beans
Tamale's ................................................................................$7.25
Choice of Beef or Chicken, Served with Spanish Rice and Beans
Smoked Chicken Chalupas Con Mole ................................$6.75
Served with Lime Rice and Black Beans
Plato Rolando ......................................................................$6.75
Grilled Chicken Served with Lime Rice and Black Beans
Enchillada's Solamente ................................(2)$5.75 (3)$6.75
Enchillada Supreme......................................(2)$6.75 (3)$7.75
Served with Spanish Rice and Beans
Choice of Chicken, Cheese, Shrimp, or Beef
Topped by Ranchero, Verde, Texana, or Mole Sauce
Enchillada Supreme..............................................................$7.25
Served with Spanish Rice and black beans
TEX MEX ESPECIALES
Quesadillas ..........................................................................$4.50
With Smoked Chicken, Shrimp, or Beef
............................................$5.75
Jalapeno Poppers ..................................................................$5.75
Nachos Simple......................................................................$5.25
Nachos Compuestos ............................................................$6.50
With Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp
Plato Mexicanna
Beef Tamale Texana, Chicken Taco
......................$6.75
LaMejor
Chicken Chalupa Verde, Cheese Enchillada Ranchero
............$6.75
El Norteno
Shrimp Enchillada Tampico, Chicken Taco
....................$7.25
TexMex Combo
Beef Taco, Cheese Enchillada
..............................$6.75
Conchas Chica
Shrimp Chalupa Verde, Chicken Enchillada Ranchero
....$7.25
Rio Grande
Beef Taco, Cheese Enchillada Texana
............................$7.25
LaFavorita
Chicken Enchil/ada Ranchero, Beef Burrito
......................$6.75
El Tipicos
Beef Taco, Chicken Tamale Ranchero, Nachos Simple
..........$7.25
All of the Above Served with Spanish Rice & Beans
Ninos....................................................................................$2.25
Taco Chica, Grilled Cheese, Hot Dog, Chicken Tenders
All Served with French Fries
FLAME GRILLED BURGERS
BODACIOUS B-B-Q
Old Fashioned ................................$3.75 with Cheese $4.00
Mexicana
Topped with Chile, Cheese, Jalapenos
............................$4.25
SantaFe
Topped with Chile, Cheddar Cheese, Guacamole
..................$4.50
Tall Texan
with Bacon, Jalapeno, Cheese, and BBQ Sauce
................$4.75
Texas Hot............................................................................$4.25
Grilled Hot Dog with Chile con Carne, Cheese, and Onions
Pork BBQ
Smoked low and slow served on a roll
............................$4.75
With 2 Sides
......................................................................$6.25
Mo Jo Pollo
Pulled, chopped, served on a roll
..............................$4.75
With 2 Sides
......................................................................$6.25
Mesquite Beef
Slow smoke sliced nice on a roll
..............................$4.75
With 2 Sides
......................................................................$6.25
Hickory Spare Ribs
Basted to Perfection
....................................$6.25
With 2 Sides
......................................................................$7.75
Blackened Steak Sandwich..................................................$6.25
With 2 Sides
......................................................................$7.75
COLD SUBS & SANDWICHES
12 in
8in
Deli 1/2Deli
Veggie........................................$5.25 $4.25 $6.25 $5.25
International Combo................$5.25 $4.25 $6.25 $5.25
Roast Sirloin of Beef ................$5.25 $4.25 $6.25 $5.25
Texas Tuna ................................$5.25 $4.25 $6.25 $5.25
Smoked Ham & Swiss..............$5.25 $4.25 $6.25 $5.25
Domestic Combo ....................$5.25 $4.25 $6.25 $5.25
Roast Turkey & Cheddar..........$5.25 $4.25 $6.25 $5.25
HOT SUBS
12in
8in
Philly Cheesesteak............................................$6.25
$4.25
Turkey Breast Cordon Bleu..............................$6.25
$4.25
Baked Ham & Swiss ........................................$6.25
$4.25
Chicken Monterey ..........................................$6.25
$4.25
Blackened Turkey & Cheddar..........................$6.25
$4.25
Grilled Reuben on Deli Rye ............................$6.25
$4.25
Open
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
Free Delivery
Mon-Fri 11am-2pm
Call Early $15 Minimum
Kitchen closes 30 minutes
before closing time.
Brenda's Diner
Brenda's Diner
#l TWO EGGS W/BACON OR SAUSAGE HOMEFRIES & TOAST $4.25
W/HAM . . . . . . . . . .$4.49 W/CANADIAN BACON . . . .$4.75
#2 TWO SCRAMBLED EGGS W/MINCED HAM HOMEFRIES
& TOAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.99
#3 HOMEMADE CORN BEEF HASH TWO EGGS HOMEFRIES
& TOAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95
#4 FASTBREAK SANDWICH: one egg, cheese, choice of
meat on a grilled hard roll w/homefries . . . . . . . . . . .$4.75
#5 ONE EGG W/BACON OR SAUSAGE HOMEFRIES & TOAST $3.75
#6 TWO EGGS HOMEFRIES & TOAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.99
#7 STEAK & EGGS HOMEFRIES & TOAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.49
A
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P
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F
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$3.99 - $6.49
P
ANCAKES
· F
RENCH
T
OAST
P
RICED
F
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$1.75 - $4.75
BREAKF
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DINNER
DINNER
LUNCHES
LUNCHES
D
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H
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S
PECIALS
& D
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ENTREES INCLUDE: CHOICE OF STARCH, VEGETABLE, SOUP OR SALAD & WARM DINNER ROLLS
BREADED DEEP FRIED VEAL CUTLET W/GRAVY . . . . . . . . . .$7.95
BABY BEEF LIVER W/BACON & ONIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.45
GRILLED HAM STEAK W/PINEAPPLE RING . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.49
DEEP FRIED HONEY DIPPED CHICKEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.49
GRILLED PORK STEAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99
CHOPPED SIRLOIN W/GRILLED ONIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.45
DELMONICO STEAK DINNER 12oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.99
GRILLED MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.49
DEEP FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.49
SEAFOOD
FRIED FANTAIL SHRIMP DINNER w/tartar & cocktail sauce $9.49
HADDOCK DINNER . . . . . . . . .FRIED $9.49 .BROILED $10.49
SEA SCALLOP DINNER . . . . . . .FRIED $12.99 .BROILED $13.99
DEEP FRIED, BREADED CLAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.49
ITALIAN MENU
ANGEL HAIR PASTA w/homemade sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99
W/MEATBALLS or SAUSAGE . .$7.99 W/MUSHROOMS ADD . . . . . .$1.50
VEAL PARMESAN w/angel hair pasta & homemade sauce .$8.49
CHICKEN PARMESAN w/angel hair pasta FRIED $9.25 . .BROILED $10.95
MEATBALL SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.50
DESSERTS
HOMEMADE PIES: APPLE, CHERRY, CHOCOLATE,
COCONUT, LEMON, BANANA CREAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.95
RED RASPBERRY & BLUEBERRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.25
HOMEMADE RICE PUDDING (SOMETIMES BREAD) . . . . . . .$2.75
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE OVER HOMEMADE BISCUIT . . . .$3.95
ICE CREAM - PER SCOOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.25
ASSORTED CAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.95
BURGER CORNER
Hamburg · Burger Blue · Burger Deluxe · Burger Melt · Big Burger
Prices Range from
$
2.75 -
$
6.75
CLUB SANDWICHES
Roast Beef · Turkey · Ham · Tuna · BLT · Hamburger · Chicken Breast
$
6.75
PETITE MENU AVAILABLE
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LOW CALORIE
Low Calorie Burger · Marinated Chicken Breast Sandwich · Tuna
Salad Bowl · Peaches & Cottage Cheese · Assorted Salads
Prices Range from
$
4.50 -
$
9.49
HOT & COLD SANDWICHES
French Dip · Hot Roast Beef · Hot Turkey · Grilled Reuben · Sirloin
Steak or Sweet Italian Sausage Sub · B.L.T. · Hofmann Hot Dog ·
Cold Roast Beef · Tuna Salad · Baked Ham · Grilled Cheese Plain or
with Bacon or Ham · Grilled Swiss on Rye · Western Egg · Cold
Turkey · Chicken Patty · Corn Beef on Rye · Fried Haddock
Prices Range from
$
2.50 -
$
6.49
We have a full selection
of Hot & Cold BEVERAGES
Please Stop By Today & Enjoy Our Full Menu
Rt.31 · Port Byron · 776-5070 · Fully Air Conditioned
Breakfast Served
Open to Close
Open 7 Days A Week
Sun-Thurs 7am-8pm
Fri-Sat 7am-9pm
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