Gonuls garden

Gonul

Gonul

Gonuls garden

Out With the Old, in with The Vanilla Bean Bistro

After 9 years, it is time to make a change. Gonul's J Street Cafe will close on May 29, 2011 to make way for our friends at Formoli's (and they are making way for us). Gonul will open her new bistro down the street at 3260 J Street on Monday June 6. There will be a new name, the Vanilla Bean Bistro, but Gonul is still the chef and although there will be some changes in the menu, much will still be the same. Herbs and vegetables from her garden, locally grown produce, top quality meats and fish, and Gonul's inventive tastes will still rule. Same phone (916-457-1155), same catering line (916-508-0159), new web site (www.vanillabeanbistro.com). You will be able to make reservations on line from that web site. See you at the Bean.

Wine Maker's Dinner -- A Taste of Portugal

Our next wine maker's dinner is in just 2 weeks and will be both delicious and interesting. This one is for the adventuresome. We will be featuring varietals of Portuguese origins and Gonul will pair this 5 course meal with Portuguese inspired recipes. Valentine's Day will be on a Monday this year -- make your plans soon. We will be posting that menu on our website, http://www.jstreetcafe.com/

Sunday, January 30 at 6 PM

A Taste of Portugal
Featuring the Wines of the Fenestra Winery of Livermore
Presented by the wine maker, Lanny Replogle

Frango Na Pucara

Chicken Sautéed with peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic and wine

2009 Verdelho, Silvaspoons Vineyards, Lodi

Portuguese Paella
Rice with a variety of shell fish, chicken and vegetables
2008 Graciano, Markus Bokisch Vineyard, Lodi


Pork Tenderloin
With bacon wrapped dates and an apple and pomegranate sauce
2008 Malbec, Silvaspoons Vineyards, Lodi


Boneless Short Rib
With polenta and a red wine & dark chocolate sauce
2006 Tourvanillo, Silavaspoons Vineyards, Lodi

Chocolate Bread Pudding
2004 Port, Livermore Valley

Silver Medal 2009 Riverside Competition
Silver Medal 2009 El Dorado County Wine Competition.

$49.50 per person

Vino Noceto Wine Maker's Dinner

WINE MAKER’S DINNER

Sunday, December 12 at 6 PM

Featuring the Vino Noceto Winery of Amador County
Presented by the vintners, Suzy and Jim Gullett

Portuguese Seafood Paella
Rice with lobster tail, prawns, mussels, chicken, chorizo sausage, tomatoes, sweet peas, and saffron
2009 Pinot Grigio

House Made Gnocchi
With an Heirloom tomato sauce
2008 Sangiovese

Roasted Sonoma Duck
with a blood orange compote, ginger & star anise
2007 Sangiovese Riserva

Slow Roasted Rack of Sonoma Lamb Rogout
With a puree of beans, haricots verts, shallots, black olives & natural jus
2007 OGP Zinfandel

Baklava
2010 Frivolo Moscato

$49.50per person

Go to OpenTable.com to RSVP