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DINNER AND A MOVIE Here’s an odd couple. (Not the film with Walter 4.25.2020 Matthau and Jack Lemmon; but, one day, we may!) When Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was released in 1988, I “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” remember thinking, really? Two of my favorite Food and wine inspired by the unparalleled stars of diametrically varied talents, Sir South of France Michael Caine, the Academy Award winning British 85 film icon, and comedic (and banjo) virtuoso Steve We do all but the baking Martin teamed together? As it turns out it was one of those inspired pairings, rather like Champagne and fried chicken, which not only worked, but soared. A Tribute to Grace Rose, Santa Barbara 2019 Angela Osborne’s wines are love letters to the Directed by Frank Oz, who got his show biz start as a Grenache grape. Her wines are light and expressive puppeteer with Jim Henson on Sesame Street before and instantly memorable. The first taste of this rosé going on to direct such films as The Indian in the transports you to the southern French countryside Cupboard and Death at a Funeral (with Peter that inspired it: warm breezes, sun-kissed Dinklage), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a comedy that strawberries, and an aroma reminiscent of that evokes an earlier, more innocent time in movies. In famous French garigue. So take a sip, close your eyes, fact, it’s a remake of Bedtime Story (1964) that starred and transport yourself to Provence. David Niven and Marlon Brando. (Talk about your odd couples!)

Goat Cheese Dip* Set in a wealthy Riviera resort town, Caine and Martin caramelized onions, chives, herbs de provence, play con artists who wager who will be the first to ½ baguette scam a wealthy American woman played by the late Glenne Headly. Headly, with her signature voice, was Provençal Potato Salad an accomplished stage actress as well as presence on fingerlings, green beans, nicoise olives, basil, screen (Lonesome Dove and Mr. Holland’s Opus). capers, red wine vinaigrette The story seesaws from one outrageous shenanigan to another in a brilliant comic turn by all three stars. Bake at Home Alaskan Halibut marinated in dijon & extra virgin olive oil Careful eating during this movie: Spit-take alert!

Lemon Pots de Creme honey almond cookies

*can be served warm or cold

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Synopsis provided by James Selby, former professional actor, lifelong movie buff, wine rep extraordinaire, and all-around super star human.

Wine notes provided by Arroyo Vino Team