Yes, Halloween came and went in the Treehouse (as can be seen on our website, www.treehousebistrocb.com), and we had a fair number of interesting costumes. We even had a gypsy fortune teller on our front porch, and what she told me was pretty spot on…although, I can divulge it here, due to pending litigation.

Anyway, it was a good weekend for wine and food, especially Sunday. We have had a great response to the brunch, and John and Rhonda sounded great AND drew a crowd. Omelets, tomato pie and a southwestern frittata stole the show, though, and $4 mimosas helped wash the whole thing down.

Ah, mimosas. I don’t know if the same person who discovered orange juice also invented champagne, but it sure would make sense to me. Mimosas are the perfect food. Vitamin rich, and full of bubbles. I believe that covers two of the food groups, fruit and bubbles. Your are left with a nice, warm glow, and you are less likely to catch a cold.

Sorry, got on a little tangent, there. I just feel strongly about champagne as a breakfast food, and brunch helps other people appreciate that line of reasoning. I mean, sure, eggs are good, too. And tomatoes (I can’t remember, are they fruits or vegetables?). But bubbles…well, they just make you feel all kinds of good.

OK, back to the action.

Today feels like Fall may actually be here, which means we will begin thinking about soups and fall specials, like butternut squash ravioli with walnuts and apples in a brown butter with sage. Huh? Huh? Sounds pretty good, right? Maybe chili made with smoked brisket? We’ve got a few ideas to help heat up those cool days to come.

Of course, we are still at the beach, and you don’t have to shovel sunshine, so I don’t expect it to be the hard winter others might be used to. Plus, of course, we have all this wine. And, although alcohol only gives you a false sense of warmth, I will revel in it versus no warmth at all…

Plus, it will be 70s and sunny later this week, so this overcast gloom is only temporary anyway. But that doesn’t mean I can’t still have the wine.

Speaking of wine, the Domaine de la Solitude Cotes du Rhone is finally back in stock. If you haven’t had this one, it is delicious. I am not typically a big fan of Rhone wines, because they tend to be earthy and dirty (what is often referred to as “barnyard”…go ahead, use your imagination). But this one is from the Chateauneuf du Pape A.V.A., where rocky soil traps heat so the vine roots stay warm on those cool southern French nights, allowing the fruit to really shine.

We also have the Petite Petit back in, as well as a number of old favorites and new selections.
This weekend, Choice Spice will be doing our tasting, we will have music, and John and Rhonda will be back for Sunday’s brunch.

So, what are you waiting for? The air is cool, the food is hot, and the wine is, well, at whatever temperature is appropriate for the desired varietal. That being said, come on down to The Treehouse Bistro, and let the 2 Wine Guys @ The Grind pour you a glass and fix you a plate!

Shawn