beaujolais nouveau

There are those who think the annual November beaujolais party is all hype and no substance. I say, I think that's what it's supposed to be. However, whether you think it's fun or silly, here's a way to make a really good party out of it: add French country food by de Cavel and have some charcuterie and celeri remoulade with your new wine.

The French-American Chamber of Commerce will throw a party to welcome the new vintage tomorrow at Currents Ballroom in the Newport Aquarium. Jean-Robert de Cavel is doing the food, which will feature traditional French charcuterie, crudité salads, duck cassoulet and other French country dishes. It will be served buffet style so the crowd can mingle. After you try the new vintage, they’ll have other French wines to serve. It’s $75 at the door. ( less ahead of time.) Call for reservations: 513-852-6510.
Another way to try the Beaujolais nouveau is with a tasting at Piazza Discepoli in College Hill. They’ll be pouring at least 5 in a festive tasting at 7:30. $15. Reservations at 513-68-8466