Several dinners WITH WINE to enjoy this month and if you have yet to experience a KoffeeKlatsch, then shame on you.

Please join us for another dinner evening at Perk Up on Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m.

I have been talking about this dinner for a while because it will be a cooking collaboration between my Dad and I - German & African inspired cuisine. This is a dish that was and still is a family favorite when we get together as a family.Most people here probably don't know it as a main dish, but as a soup.

Appetizer: Fried plantain

Entree: Oxtail with mixed vegetables & fried potato dumplings

Dessert: Cinderella Torte & coffee

We will also have a special guest.

Please call 714-7838 to reserve your seat as seating is limited 20.

Chateau Thomas Winery - July 31, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

This 5-course meal will begin with a wine reception in the winery before moving up stairs to the wonderful banquet facilities. Chef Thom England and the students of Ivy Community College will prepare a 5 course meal featuring meat and produce from the Central Indiana region. Each course will be masterfully paired with Chateau Thomas wines. All proceeds from the event will to support Slow Food Indy and development of local food in Indiana. Advance tickets required. The price is $65.00 per person (price includes tax and service charge) Tickets are available at Chateau Thomas Winery during regular hours or by phone at 317-837-9463.

Amuse: Seafood Sausage and Molasses Cured Bacon / La Ina, Fino Sherry, Jerez Spain, Domecq

Soup: Pinot Noir and Cherry Soup with Indiana Goat Cheese Stuffed Squash / 2003 Pomona Pinot Noir, Carneros, Sonoma, CA Chateau Thomas Winery

Salad: Tomato Salad with Local Cheeses / 2006 Zinfandel, Lodi, CA,Chateau Thomas Winery

Entree: Seared Duck Breast and Apricot Duck Sausage with sautéed Red Cabbage and Apples, Quinoa Corn Fritter / 2007 Dry Riesling, Yakima Valley, WA, Chateau Thomas Winery

Dessert: Peach Tartlettes and house-made Ice Cream / 2007 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Lake Erie North Shore, Canada

Alsace One, France-Fresh soft balanced blend of 5 grapes makes One refreshing bottle.

Huber Hugo Gruner Veltliner, Austria-Crisp, ripe citrus, melon, soft hint of sweetness finishes softly dry. Delish!

Caligiore Reserve Malbec, Argentina- WOW-BIG BOLD LUSH RICH amazing expression of Argentina's signature grape. Bring on the beef and enjoy!