For the Love of Wine and Food: A Bistro 5 Perfect Pairing

Since Dan and I were off at various external trade tastings last Tuesday, this week we can bring to you a preview of something we've been drumming up the last couple of months instead!

Bottom Line? I've been wanting to put together a Ball Square Fine Wines wine dinner for customers for some time. But I didn't want to just partner with "anyone" around town. First, I wanted to work with a fine dining locale equally committed to out-of-the-box thinking, that may be a bit more off the everyday radar from some other establishments that get a lot of well-deserved attention.  Second, though perhaps naturally, said partner would be committed to working with boutique wine selections - wines that aren't mass produced, that may be a bit more off the beaten trail, that inspire curiosity and (we hope) immense pleasure. Last but not least, we also liked the idea of working with some one kinda like us, too, in a non-mainstream locale like Ball Square.

Bistro 5 in West Medford rose to the top of the mental list. They are not too far from us here in Ball Square, they are a huge contributor to the spirit of West Medford, and they are, no doubt, incredibly inspired and passionate about their craft.

Serendipitously (there is absolutely no other word for it), Bistro 5's GM Meghan Cormier (pictured below to Dan's left) and I happened to randomly strike up a conversation at a trade event back in March. When I found out where she worked, the wheels started turning and soon thereafter a "date" to meet and begin planning was set. There was no time like the present to kick things off!

Now the wheels are well in motion. As you can see from the photo, we've met several times now. Our theme is agreed upon (Spring Sipping on the Italian Coast) and the wines have officially been chosen! We've now handed the reigns over to well-regarded Chef/Owner Vittorio Ettore (right of Rebecca) to mastermind a menu to best feature the finer elements soon to be in your glass, too.

This event will be ticketed in advance as space will be limited. Stay tuned for more details about how to snag a spot at the table! We're thrilled to be working with this crew - and Dan and I can't wait to walk you through the wines alongside Chef Ettore's mouthwateringly delicious 5-courses.

Whaddayou think? Do you hope to attend this first-ever Ball Square Fine Wines event?