Enjoy the robust wines of Spain paired with tapas-style offerings prepared by Executive Chef Mark Payne during a "Viva España" Spanish Tapas Wine Celebration on May 12, 2009.

Winemakers from mor ethan 20 of Spain's finest vineyards will showcase over 25 varietals from the rich North-East regions outside of Barcelona and the famous North-Central regions of Rioja.

Executive Chef Payne and his team present a stunning menu of tapas-style dishes showcased at stations that weave from The Dining Room kitchen through The Glass Room.

Rich D.O.Ca. Rioja red wines from legendary winemaker, Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza; crisp D.O Rias Baixas Albariño white wines from Bodegas La Canal; and sparkling D.O Cava-Penedes from Vins El Cep, are just a few varietals that will be matched with:

• Confit of Gunthrop Farm pork belly with fabada(Spanish bean stew).
• Pan seared sweetbreads with fennel pollen.
• Fried white anchovies, salsa verde.
• Salad of Manchego, Arbequina olive.
• Dessert finale of such items as apple empanadas and creme Catalana.

The "Viva España" Spanish Tapas Wine Celebration is $95 per person excluding tax and gratuity and begins at 6 p.m.

For reservations, kindly phone 1 (312) 573-5003 and for dining information, kindly visit our web site.