EVENTS

DECEMBER WINE DINNER

EVERYDAY PEOPLE CAFE

THURSDAY, 15TH 6:30 P.M.

FIRST COURSE

Crestwick Farm deviled eggs, crispy cornmeal dusted fried oyster, 

lobster hollandaise

Iconic Wines, Sidekick Chardonnay, California

SECOND COURSE

Pan seared diver scallop, alpha morning sun cheese grits, jalapeño-lemon beurre blanc, fried shallot & capers

Domaine Grange, Tiphaine Sauvignon, France

THIRD COURSE

Grilled duck breast, heirloom Johnny cake, dried fruit & mustard seed conserve, Crane’s cider gastrique

Domaine Les Genestas, Cotes du Rhone

FOURTH COURSE

Roasted bison tenderloin, exotic mushroom-truffle risotto,wilted winter greens w/ house bacon & onion, 

red wine glace de viande

Fableist, Tempranillo, Santa Barbara

FIFTH COURSE

Red wine poach pear, spiced local organic goat cheese w/ raw Michigan honey, praline & vanilla tuile

Portell, Cava Brut Rosé, Spain

Reservation only.

$60.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.

Reservations can be made in person, at

[email protected], or by calling

269-857-4240 after 5:00 p.m.

 

Wine Tasting with
Jim Lester of Wyncroft/Marland Winery this Saturday, November 26 from
1-4 pm at Wine Sellers

We are honored to have Jim Lester of Wyncroft/Marland Winery at Wine Sellers this Saturday, November 29 from 1-4 pm.  Jim is located here in Allegan County and makes some of the best wines that Michigan has to offer.

Wyncroft is a family-owned estate winery founded in 1998, located in the glacial moraine hills of southwest Michigan. Our proximity to Lake Michigan provides a unique micro-climate, perfect for growing many of the noble vinifera grape varieties from which the world’s greatest wines are made.

Jim patterns his premium wines in this classical tradition, operating in the style of a tiny French garagiste winery. Wyncroft wines are single-vineyard designated, from  low-yield estate vineyards in the Lake Michigan Shore and Fennville appellations. Jim Lester,  winemaker and co-owner, has been growing vines and making wine in Michigan for more than 30 years.

We will be hosting a tasting several of Jim’s Wines, so please stop by between 1-4 to meet Jim and taste his terrific wines!

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November 9, 2016
7:00PM – 8:30PM
$35 ( limited space available)
Holiday sips and tastes

Get ready to enjoy your holiday parties this year! Mike Gustaitis of Wine Sellars of Saugatuck and Chef Doug Rempel help you gear up with delicious time saving recipes and the perfect wine pairings.

Sample tastes from four holiday inspired small plates that can be prepared in advance of a dinner party so you can spend time with your guests instead of in the kitchen!

Mike pairs each small plate with the perfect red or white for a fool-proof combination you’ll love this season!

Mike Gustaitis  is an accomplished Advanced Sommelier with extensive knowledge of wine from all wine producing regions including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain and the USA.

Doug Rempel has been cooking for more than 30 years, entertaining clients, family, and friends with his unique recipes and inspired flavors.

– See more at: http://www.sc4a.org/Happenings/Adult-Cooking-Class.aspx#sthash.cNoZ2r43.dpuf

SPANISH

WINE DINNER 

Everyday People Cafe

Wednesday, May 18th – 6:30 p.m. 

first course

Potato crisp, white anchovy, sea salt, sherry vinegar, idiazabel cheese, almond

2013, Orleans Borbon, Manzanilla sherry

second course

Baked Wianno oysters, Serrano chip, aioli, charred green

2014, Txakoli de Berroia

third course

Seared marinated duck breast, tortilla Espanola, saffron-tomato & onion coulis

2013, La Cartuja, Priorat

fourth course

Cedar planked salmon, Spanish olive oil & herb, lemon-garlic sea salt, lemon confit,

roast garlic & oil cured olives

2014, Portal Blanco, Terra Alta 

fifth course

Grilled smoked paprika-sherry marinated lamb chops, cauliflower-spring onion gratin,

sauteed spinach & raisin

2013, JC Vizcarra, Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero

sixth course

Peach-almond sponge cake, grilled vanilla liqueur poached peaches, spun sugar

2012, Naveran Dama, estate bottled Cava

$65.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.

 Reservation only, Reserve at

in person with our hostess, or by calling EPC 269-857-4240

everydaypeoplecafe.com.

Wine Tasting: Allegan County vs. the World

Saugatuck Center for the Arts
May 3, 2016
7PM – 8:30
$25 | Guests must be at least 21 years

Get ready for an evening of fine wines from around the world … and Allegan County! Join award winning wine maker Jim Lester of Wyncroft and Marland Wines and Sommelier Michael Gustaitis from Wine Sellers of Saugatuck for a tasting of spectacular wines from your own backyard.
Allegan County sits in the middle of Michigan’s lush “fruit belt” which boasts rich, complex soil and temperate growing conditions (thanks to Lake Michigan’s moderating forces). The result is a special blend of environmental forces that make Allegan County the #1 agricultural producing county in the state and Michigan the nation’s third largest fruit producer.

Does this “perfect storm” of environmental factors extend to area vineyards? Jim and Mike say “absolutely!” and will let you taste for yourself. They’ll pour samples of Wyncroft and Marland wines made from grapes grown in vineyards in Allegan County compare them to samples from the best wines of the world.  The result? You may be surprised to learn that wines of this caliber are being grown and vinified so close to Saugatuck/Douglas!

Jim Lester, winemaker and co-owner at Wyncroft Wines, has been growing vines and making wine in Michigan for more than 30 years. He patterns Wyncroft’s super-premium wines in a classical tradition, operating in the style of a tiny French garagiste winery. Wyncroft wines are single-vineyard designated, from our low-yield estate vineyards in the Lake Michigan Shore and Fennville appellations.

Mike Gustatis is an accomplished Advanced Sommelier with extensive knowledge of wine from all wine producing regions. As Sommelier/Wine Director at Les Nomades, Chicago’s world renowned French cuisine restaurant, Mike was in charge of their award-winning wine program which received the Best Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator every year during his term as Sommelier. – See more at: http://www.sc4a.org/Happenings/Wine-Tasting-Allegan-County-vs-the-World.aspx#sthash.s5B7eVs6.dpuf

 

 Join Wine Sellers and Every Day People Cafe

‘TIS THE SEASON
CHAMPAGNE HOLIDAY DINNER

Wednesday, December 16th

6:30 p.m

FIRST COURSE
DEVILED EGG DUO
Smoked egg, cider braised pork belly, pickled jalapeno.
&
Lobster stuffed, Hollandaise, black truffle
Scarpetta Timido Supmante Brut

SECOND COURSE
Seared sea scallop, little neck clams, pancetta, Champagne froth, fried capers
Voirin-Jumel Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc

THIRD COURSE
Herb pheasant breast, crispy skin, hedgehog mushroom, fingerling-leek saute,  lemon confit, pan sauce
Vorin-Jumel Rose` Saignee

FOURTH COURSE
Snake River Wagyu beef, bone marrow whipped “duchess” potato, broccoli puree, garlicy crab finger,
black truffle demi glace
Vorin-Jumel Premiere Cru Blanc de Noir

EXIT COURSE
“fruit cake”

RESERVATION ONLY

$65.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity.
Reservations can be made in person, at [email protected], or by calling 269-857-4240

WINE TASTING EVENT at WINE SELLERS
With Winemaker Extraordinaire
Jim Lester Wyncroft/Marland Winery
Taste same fabulous wine and chat with Jim
Saturday November 14, 2015
1:00-3:00 pm

PLEASE JOIN WINE SELLERS AND

 ARTIST CORTNEY RUTKAUSKAS

JUNE 27TH FROM 6-9PM

FOR AN OPEN HOUSE DEMONSTRATING

WORKS BY CORTNEY

AT WINE SELLERS 247 BUTLER STREET

Everyday

People
Cafe

Wine Tasting
Sunday, May 17th
5:00-7:00

A Walk-Around Tasting
w/ Finger Foods

25-35 WINES
TO TASTE

Meet the distributors of these fine wines and have an opportunity to purchase at special show pricing.

James Van Der Kolk & Beth Noel-Bernier of i-lixir beverage, Callie Christiansen-Bush of AHD Vintners & Stuart Allen of Imperial Beverage will be on hand as well as Mike Gustaitis of Wine Sellers of Saugatuck to steer you through this tasting.

Stock up on fine and difficult to find wines for the summer season.
$30.00 if prepaid
$35.00 if purchased the day of the event

Call Everyday People to prepay and save your spot for this event.
(269)-857-4240

Stay for Dinner : Get 20% Off your entree
See the top of this page for our current Wine Dinner listing

Join Wine Sellers of Saugatuck and Every Day People Cafe

On April 15th, 2015

DUAL WINEMAKER DINNER
Herman Story & Desparada Wines

Two of Paso Robles finest will be here to showcase their amazing wines.
Wine Maker/Owner Russell P From of Herman Story Wines & Winemaker/Owner Vailia Esh of Desparada Wines
are making the trip to Everyday People Cafe so we can create an incredible wine & food experience for you to enjoy.

First Course
Dancing Goat Creamery Effie Mills ash ripened cheese, lemon thyme tuile, rhubarb candied blood orange jam, micro greens
Desparada, Fragment: Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Second Course
Pan seared wild caught diver scallop, parsnip cream, wonton-micro amaranth salad, pine nut, coconut-tamarind vinaigrette
Demure, white blend: Riesling-Chardonnay 2014

Third Course
Aji chili-sherry rubbed lamb chop, crispy saffron risotto cake-Grassfield’s Gouda charred ramp almond pesto filling
Herman Story, Milk and Honey: Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah & Garnacha 2012

Fourth Course
Grilled flank steak & local organic goat cheese house made semolina cannelloni, tomato “gravy” fried spring urban mushroom
Desparada, Sackcloth & Ashes: Bordeaux blend and Sangiovese 2013

Fifth Course
Breckenridge Birkshire “Black Hog” cheek, soy-chili glaze, mustard sauce, garlic chive whipped potatoes, savoy green onion & leek saute
Herman Story, Casual Encounters: Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre 2012

Exit Course
“Yuzu-cello” & mint sorbet, candied yuzu cup

$80.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Wednesday, April 15th 6:30
Reservations Only (make reservations by going to our contact us page)

Intriguing Conversations – Wine Tasting

Wednesday, December 3
6:30 – 8:30PM
$20 per person (Space is limited)

Join us for this Intriguing Conversation focused on wine! Experience the excitement of a blind-tasting with two expert sommeliers: Jim Lester, owner of Wyncroft and Marland Estate Wines and myself,  Mike Gustaitis, owner of Wine Sellers of Saugatuck.

Jim and I will present a robust grouping of white and reds, featuring Michigan labels and labels from around the world. Via a blind tasting, you’ll have the opportunity to compare and contrast varieties as you learn from these two masters. How do Michigan whites stack up against labels from France, Germany, or Italy? Can our reds compare to varietals Spain, Australia or Argentina?

Don’t miss this wonderful evening of delicious learning — timed perfectly to help you select wines for the holidays!

To purchase tickets, click Here

Saugatuck Center for the Arts Real to Reel: Somm

Thursday, March 20, 2014
6:00 – 7:00 PM  Wine Tasting with Mike Gustaitis owner of Wine Sellers of Saugatuck
Limit 30 people.
$15 for Wine Tasting + Film 

7:00 PM  Somm Screening
$5 Members & Students/ $7 Non-Members

Join us from 6:00 – 7:00 PM as Mike Gustaitis, owner of Wine Sellers of Saugatuck, presents a tasting event that will set the stage for the film.

Gustaitis, who is a Level III Sommelier, will present a series of wines that guests will be able to “blind judge” and sample – just as sommelier candidates do.  Once the blind folds come off, Gustaitis will share information on the wines, pairing suggestions, and how to become a more discerning wine lover. “Mike is looking forward to having fun with guests, doing some blind samplings and sharing his expertise,” said SCA Executive Director Kristin Armstrong. “We thought it would be great to pair up a “tasting” opportunity with the film for a really special experience at the Art Center.”