December Newsletter

December 2011

We have extended our gift card special at both restaurants through Decmber 23rd. Buy $100 worth of gift cards in any denominations and receive a $25 gift card for yourself. Great for last minute holiday gifts and employee rewards.

It is NO-PEEK time again at both restaurants throughout the month of December.  Each time you dine with us in December you will receive TWO 15-50% off discount envelopes – one for each restaurant – to use in January, 2012.

There is still time to book a holiday party at either restaurant.  For Pizzeria Rustica call 719-632-8121.  For TAPAteria call 719-471-TAPA (8272).  You may either order off the menu or we can work with you on a custom menu with wine pairings.

PIZZERIA RUSTICA NEWS:

WINE DINNERS.  This month we feature our most popular wine dinner of the year on Tuesday, December 6th.  We will have Drew Robinson from Grand Vin and Small Vineyards in the house for our annual All Red Small Family Vineyard Dinner (menu and pairings below).  Reserve with Coaltrain Wine & Spirits at 719-475-9700.   Planning ahead, Tuesday, Jan 17th we will have a sensational single vineyard dinner with our friends from Oasis wines.

LEARN ABOUT OUR SPECIALS AND FOOD STORIES. Check out what will be on special on our Facebook page and Tweets. To become a Facebook fan click here. To follow us on Twitter click here.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Pizzeria Rustica and TAPAteria will both be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to be with our families.  Both restaurants will be open New Years Eve until 9pm and closed on New Years Day.

WINTER CLOSURE:  Pizzeria Rustica will be closed for winter break from Jan 23, 2012 through Feb 7, 2012 – reopening Weds, Feb 8th for Wine Wednesday.

AND THE WINNER IS: This month we have picked from our business card fishbowl for a free lunch for two at Pizzeria Rustica. The winner is Bob Cleary. You get a shared appetizer, two pizzas, and two mini-desserts. Thank you for supporting Pizzeria Rustica.

TAPAteria NEWS:

SPANISH DELI.  Let us put together a holiday charcuterie and Spanish cheese platter for your special event from among our 25 Spanish cheeses and deli items.  Also, every night is Wine & Cheese night all winter long as we feature three Spanish cheeses paired with two Spanish wines from our chalkboard list.   Remember all deli items are the same price to enjoy in the restaurant or to take home.  Learn about the cheeses as we describe them on Facebook.

WINTER CLOSURE:  TAPAteria’s winter break will be from Sunday, Jan 8th through Thursday, Jan 12, 2012 – reopening Friday, Jan 13th.

AND THE WINNER IS: This month we have picked from your comment cards for a dinner for two at TAPAteria.  The winner of up to six tapas to share is Allison Swickard.  Thanks for filling out our comment cards.

BRUNCH – Sunday, Nov 27, 11:30 am- 2pm.   Don’t forget our post-Thanksgiving Barcelona Brunch Bunch next Sunday. After the turkey & stuffing, enjoy our relaxing Sunday ambiance with light brunch dishes like Spanish tortillas, bison carpaccio and eggs, and GF french toast with orange chutney syrup — plus bellinis, cava mimosas, and San Marzano tomato bloodys. Reservations recommended.

Passport to Molise
Small Vineyards Red Wine Dinner
Benefiting
Pikes Peak Urban Gardens via Indy GIVE!

Tuesday, Dec 6^th, 6pm
$39 plus tax & tip

Reserve with Coaltrain Wine & Spirits at 719-475-9700

Pheasant Nuggets in Garlic Butter

2009 Eugenio Bocchino Tom
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Crespone Salami Antipasto

2009 La Quercia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
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Crab and 3-Pepper Bisque
with
Queen Margherita Pizza

2007 Rigoloccio Maremma Super Tuscan
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Spanish Artisanal Cheese Course

2009 Arcangelo Salice Salentino

Dave, Laura, Mark, Doug, and the Pizzeria Rustica and TAPAteria families