*17 Restaurant Hosts Greek Wine Dinner

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep 08, 2008 -
Houston –  Alden-Houston hotel’s award-winning *17 restaurant is bringing the ultimate Greek food and wine experience from the Parthenon to downtown’s Prairie Street.  Set for Wednesday, October 1, 2008, it’s a dining and wine tasting event like Houston has never before seen.

"This is, simply put, a tasting that has never been done here in Houston,” says *17 Sommelier Evan Turner. “The scope of the wines presented, the refinement of the dishes served, nobody has been crazy enough to try this, until now!"

Turner hand-selected nine Greek wines that pair perfectly with *17 Executive Chef Wes Morton’s specially created seven course prix fixe menu, which includes Greek classics such as spanakopita, shellfish yiouvetsi, roasted lamb, Greek cheeses and revani for dessert.

"This is not just a chef and sommelier being ‘edgy’,” says Turner. “We have been stunned by the new vanguard of Greek food and wines. We want Houstonians to fall in love with them just as we have."

While Greek wines have been around for ages, most wine drinkers are more familiar with French, Italian or California vintages.  Turner and Morton hope to open diners’ palates to unique, little-known wines and creative variations of traditional Greek tastes.

The event is scheduled for October 1, 2008 at 7pm on the Alden-Houston’s stunning second-story veranda.  Seating is limited, reservations are required.  The cost is $150 per person, with gratuity and tax included.  The hotel invites diners to extend their memorable evening with a special $169 room rate.  Call 832-200-8843 or email seville.gonsoulin@aldenhotels.com for reservations or log on to www.aldenhotels.com for more information.

As a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its’ five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining.  Located in the heart of downtown Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design.  Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the stylish lounge, a+.  *17’s New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com.