The boys at Duende are at it again!!

This week at DUENDE     September 23, 2013
	From the Kitchen   Roncal   Roncal is a sheep's milk cheese from Navarra, specifically Valle de Roncal. It's made from the milk of Latxa sheep, a breed that grazes high in the Pyrenees, known for their rich and flavorful milk. Roncal has a nutty piquant flavor and firm texture which makes it perfect for this pintxo. We place slices of this cheese into piquillo peppers and grill them on the plancha. As the cheese is melting, it caramelizes along with the pepper, resulting in a dish as interesting texturally as it is exciting and flavorful. The richness of the cheese is juxtaposed with briny and tangy Manzanilla olives, sweet currants soaked with sherry, and pinenuts that echo the natural nuttiness of the the cheese.   For dinner reservations, please visit our online reservation system here  or call us at (510) 893 0174 On Stage Motoko Honda Group- Simple Excesses Sunday, September 29 | 9pm | $10   Motoko Honda, a native of Japan, is a concert pianist, composer, and sound artist who has created a distinctive sound through her holistic approach to music, and her exceptional sensitivity in relating to other art forms and technologies.  Employing a "virtuoso technique paired with her intensely imaginative mind" (Susan Dirende, L.A. Splash Magazine), and with stylistic influences ranging from jazz to Indonesian music to contemporary prepared piano, Motoko's structured improvisations are intended to affect the skin, organs and minds of the listener rather than simple recitations of rhythmic and harmonic themes.  Called both a "keyboard alchemist" (Chris Barton, L.A. Times), and the "embodiment of a muse" (Greg Burk, Metaljazz), Motoko's performances transport audiences on sonic adventures that transcend the boundaries and conventions of contemporary music.  Equally at home in classical, jazz, or electronic music, Motoko is a musical force of nature, bringing a unique creative sound to her wide-ranging collaborations. In this concert, Honda focus on acoustic piano and all new contemporary jazz and chamber compositions, featuring some of the best Bay Area musicians working today.    Special offer for newsletter subscribers: enter code "duendefan" when pre-purchasing tickets to this show and receive 30% off.   Monday, September 23 | 9pm | $15 Mike Clark | Michael Zilber | Peter Horvath | Jeff Chambers   MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE Wednesday, September 25 | 9pm | $10 Rent Romus' Life's Blood CD Release perfomance of "Truth Teller" MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE Thursday, September 26 | 9pm | $10  Alex Conde Piano Flamenco Quartet MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE Friday, September 27 | 9:30pm |  $10   Oakland Active Orchestra MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE Saturday, September 28 | 9:30pm |  $15   Caminos Flamencos MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE Sunday, September 29 | 9pm |  $10 Motoko Honda Group Simple Excesses MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE Monday, September 30 | 9pm |  $10 Oakland Freedom Jazz Society tickets available at the door only MORE INFO HERE Full Schedule here From the Tap   Zwick'l Kellerbier  Originating from the small artisan home breweries of Franconia, this unfiltered casked brew has a creamy crisp effervescence. For most of it's history it has been unavailable outside of Germany, but has enjoyed great popularity in this age of beer globalization. The Zwickel refers to the apparatus attached to the cask to sample the beer throughout the fermentation process. Lightly hopped with a relatively lower gravity, this brew is refreshing while offering a complexity that doesn't overwhelm your palate. Wine  Fernando de Castilla Fernando de Castilla, the legendary sherry brand, just got distribution in California and now you can buy their wines at Duende! This is a small producer with a history that goes back to 1837, and his present owner, the Norwegian Jan Pettersen, has managed to bring his wines to the very top of the line among boutique producers.  Their "Antique" line is precious, and extremely affordable for the quality it delivers. The Fino spent between 8 and 12 years in the solera (that would be more than any other  Fino), where it developed a very rare balance between complexity and freshness, nuttiness and youth. Their Palo Cortado, supposedly 35 year old average, shows a beautiful profile of citrus, white chocolate and orange marmalade, with great intensity and acidity in the palate. Olé! Fernando de Castilla Fino "Antique": $90 Restaurant / $45 Retail Fernando de Castilla Palo Cortado "Antique": $120 Restaurant / $60 Retail Gramona "Imperial"    16 glass | 57 bottle | 28.5 retail Gramona "Celler Batlle" 195 bottle | 97.5 retail Bodega   In the bodega this week we are offering a stellar new bean: Chorongi. Bursting at the seams with tropical fruit notes, Chorongi sings with coconut and guava. The florality and juiciness of pomelo lead this cup into a balanced and lengthy finish. We highly recommend stopping by the bodega to experience this great find.    Clicking on the picture will link you to a fun and informative video about Kenyan coffee from Verve Coffee Roasters.   Chorongi   12oz. Beans | $19      Drip Cup | $4                    Bodega Hours- MON/WEDS/THURS/FRI 8AM SAT/SUN 9AM   Duende  | duendeoakland.com | info@duendeoakland.com Share:

 

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