Goner Fest, Charles Krug Wine Dinner, Big Football Weekend

Fresh off its #8 ranking in Rolling Stone's top 25 record stores in America, Goner Records is hosting Goner Fest 7 this weekend. The music festival kicked off last night and continues through Sunday at the Hi Tone and other venues in Midtown.

Fans of Charles Krug wines should enjoy the Krug-themed wine dinner at The Grove Grill on Wednesday, September 27 at 7pm. The menu looks pretty good.

Charles Krug Wine Dinner Menu



Sampling of Tapas and Bruschettas

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Tuna and Avocado Ceviche
With Mike Taylor's Scotch Bonnet Dressing

2008 Sauvignon Blanc

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Sautéed Mahi Mahi Piccatta
With grilled polenta and honey-saffron preserved onions

2008 Chardonnay

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Wood Grilled Carolina Quail
With lentil salsa and bell pepper glace de vallie

2006 Zinfandel

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Roast Center Cut Rib Eye and Seared Rib Eye Cap Steak
With gorgonzola gnocchi and pickled cherry tomatoes

2005 Generations

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Tennessee Peach Short Cake and Caramel Ice Cream

The wine dinner will cost you $55 plus tax and tip. Contact the Grove Grill for more information.

There is tons of great football on the tube this weekend. Arkansas vs Alabama, Auburn vs South Carolina, LSU vs West Virginia and Boise State vs Oregon State are just a few the notable games to watch on Saturday. If you want to get an early start on your football weekend, get out tonight at watch Miami take on Pitt or tomorrow night for the Battle for the Iron Skillet between SMU and #4 TCU.


Congratulations also need to go out to Larry Porter for getting his first win as a head coach against Middle Tennessee State last weekend. It wasn't pretty, but a win is a win. 


Here's the picks for this week.

Last Week: 3-3
Season: 14-4 (77%)

Alabama over Arkansas
UTEP over Memphis
Fresno State over Mississippi

Boise State over Oregon State
Tennessee Titans over New York Giants
New Orleans Saints over Atlanta Falcons

I'm hearing good things about the Three Angels Diner. I might have to check it out today for lunch.