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Bonjour... Voting has begun for The Monterey County Weekly's Best of Monterey County Reader's Poll. Now that the nomination round is completed, we hope that you'll now vote for us to win, for the tenth time in twelve years - Best French Restaurant in Monterey County. Merci! FINAL ROUND VOTING February 4th - 24th Vote from your phone or tablet! Please click to vote: http://montereycountyweekly.wehaa-server4.com/survey-preview-6-best-of-monterey-county%25C2%25AE-readers-poll-2016-nominations.html

Fifi's Special Pre-Valentine Tasting Thursday, Feb. 11 from 4pm-5:45pm Tasting fee $20 We will be offering lower than (lowest on the peninsula) pricing on: Dom Pérignon Cristal Veuve Roederer l'Ermitage Rombauer Chardonnay Kistler Chardonnay Far Niente Chardonnay Miura Matador Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Belle Glos Pinot Cherry Pie Pinot Pisoni Pinot Joseph Phelps Insignia Stags Leap Cask 23 Silver Oak Le Cigare Volant Justin Etc. Not all of these wines will be poured but all will be specifically priced for the evening. Cheers! Calvin & Michèle

Join us for our next Guest Chef Wine Dinner with Italian Wine Expert Jon Bates! Sunday, April 19 at 6pm. Reservations required: 831-372-5325

Hi Friends...For those of you who don't already know, we have new hours here at Fifi's --- Dinner from 5pm Nightly --- --- Luncheon Monday and Friday ONLY 11:30am-2:30pm --- --- Sunday Brunch 11am-2:30pm ---

Join us for our next Guest Chef Wine Dinner with Italian Wine Expert Jon Bates! Sunday, April 19 at 6pm. Reservations required: 831-372-5325

Much thanks to everyone who voted Fifi's for Best French Restaurant in Monterey County in the Monterey County Weekly's Best Of poll...Merci!!! http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/best/2015/_intro/best-french-restaurant/article_a1abf800-d7d3-11e4-a45b-33d46163e6e6.html

Fifi's will now be closed on Saturdays for lunch (we open at 5pm for dinner). We apologize for any inconvenience. Regards, Calvin & Michele

Fifi's Wine Tasting this Saturday, Oct. 25 Please note we've changed the time to 3pm until 4:30pm! Tasting fee is $35 per person ($20 refundable with a minimum $20 purchase per person). No splits please. Reservations are not required, but you're welcome to give us a call and let us know that you're coming. Reservations: 831-372-5325 * * * We'll be featuring the following wines: Josmeyer Pinot Blanc Alsace 2011 89 points - Robert Parker A generic Josmeyer 2011 Pinot Blanc being sold in the U.S. features subtle garlanding of flowers and mouthwateringly sweet-saline infusion of shrimp shell reduction to its juicy primary apple and orange fruit. It serves as a delicious reminder of this estate's venerable history of striking success with Auxerrois, which makes up 85% of the present cuvee. "Two days before optimum picking is way too early and two days after way too late," notes Ehrhart of the narrowing window for harvesting Auxerrois, which is usually brought in at Josmeyer 7-10 days ahead of true Pinot Blanc. He suggests that maximizing the sites and soils helps build a completely satisfying Pinot Blanc blend (a pattern long- established by Jean Meyer before ripeness and acid-retention began to so drastically diverge) and this one is certainly a case in point, playing well above its league and finishing with saliva- and next-sip-inducing length. Plan to enjoy this fine value through 2015. Domaine de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2012. 89 points - Robert Parker Starting with the whites, and a blend of 52% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette and the rest Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Picpoul, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a fresh, lively and medium-bodied white that has clean minerality, citrus rind and hints of almonds on the nose. Showing excellent purity, with an easy-drinking feel, it should be consumed over the coming year or three. Drink now-2016. Domaine Fichet Mâcon Villages Terroir de Burgy 2012 Winemaker's notes: This Cuvee is composed by several Climats (grape varietals related to Burgundy localities) that have been blended after the wine- making. This cuvee is very representative of the white wines of Mâcon. Aromas of mature fruits, round, highly mineral and well balanced make of it a wine for appetizers,as well as for fish and cooked starters. Vincent & Sophie Morey Santenay Les Hâtes 2010 Winemaker's notes: Grape variety: Pinot Noir. Character: Good keeping potential (5-10 years). Great delicacy and fine, long finish in the mouth. Elevage: 100% in barrel (45% new wood). Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico Riserva di Fizzano 2005. 88 points - Wine Spectator A soft, medium- to full-bodied red, with plum and a pleasant chocolaty oak note that coats the tannins and provides a clean, minerally finish. A very ripe style. Chewy. Best after 2009. Château Ducasse Rouge 2010. 88 points - Wine Enthusiast Rich and structured, it is full of ripe berry fruits and dense tannins. It is solid and balanced, with concentration and a very ripe feel. It needs to age a few years, so drink from 2017. Sartori di Verona Amarone della Valpolicella 2010. 90 points - Wine Spectator An accessible Amarone, fresh and balanced, with well-meshed tannins and flavors of damson plum, mulberry, sous-bois and cocoa powder. Drink now through 2020. D66 Orin Swift Grenache Vin de Pays Languedoc-Roussillon 2012 Winemaker's notes: Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan. A deep, ruby complexion envelops the glass suggesting a mighty wine. It is perfumed with a tempting fusion of red and black fruits, mountain flowers, kirsch, herbes de Provence, and a wreath of new French oak. Silky and intensely rich, the palate is lead down a path of exotic flavors including blackberry, maraschino cherry, mocha, and raspberry puree. A fine mineral component augments a persistent finish that is wrapped in sleek and satiny tannins. * * * Hope to see you Saturday! Warmest regards, Calvin & Michèle

Join us this Saturday, March 15 for our next Drop-By Wine Tasting. 11:30am-1:30pm. Tasting fee $8/person. Reservations welcome: 831-372-5325

Fifi's Sunday-Thursday Dinner Specials, March 2-6 http://conta.cc/1fAQAit

Bonjour... Below please find this week's dinner specials, which are served in addition to our regular dinner menu. To make reservations, phone us at 831-372-5325 or use the convenient online reservation tool on our website (click here). We hope to see you soon! Calvin & Michèle * * * * * Monday-Thursday Dinner Specials (Feb. 17-20) Served in addition to our regular dinner menu. Prepared by Chef Fernando Rodriguez Appetizer Crab Cakes House-made Blue Crab Cakes with Saffron Aïoli and Balsamic Reduction $11.95 Entrées Sweetbreads à la Bordelaise Grilled Veal Sweetbreads with Bordelaise Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Baby Spinach $27.95 Prawn Scampi Pasta Sautéed Prawns with Garlic, Shallots, Leeks, Capers and Sundried Tomato and White Wine-Butter Sauce over Linguine Pasta $25.95 Prix Fixe Dinner Specials 3-courses for $25/person (tax and gratuity not included) 1. Your choice of a Small Dinner Salad, Cup of Soup du Jour, Cup of French Onion Soup (add $1) or Country Pâté (add $1). 2. Choose to have Dessert or a Half-bottle of House Wine. 3. Select one of the following dishes: *** Grilled Boneless Idaho Trout with Amandine Sauce, Potato au Gratin and Sautéed Garlic French Green Beans *** Chicken Piccata: Pan-seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Picatta Sauce, Saffron Rice and Sautéed Garlic French Green Beans Merci & Bon Appétit! Prices do not include tax or gratuity. All menu items subject to availability.

Fifi's Sunday-Thursday Dinner Specials, February 9-13 http://conta.cc/MCSpVl

Fifi's Wine Tasting Schedule Has Changed Due to a scheduling conflict, we have had to cancel our March 7 tasting - however, we will be featuring those wines, as well as the March 16 wines, at our Saturday, March 16th tasting. Reservations highly recommended: 831-372-5325 Tasting fee is $35 per person ($20 refundable on 12 or more bottles purchased per person) Featuring: - Domaine Carneros Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs 2006 (Napa-Sonoma). 95pts-WE. $48 net - Gonet-Médeville Brut Tradition Premier Cru NV (Champagne). 91pts-WS. $35/$36/$37 - Domaine de Nizas Rosé 2011 (Languedoc). $13/$14/$15 - Domaine Eugene Carrel Vin de Savoie-Jongieux Blanc 2012. $13/$14/$15 - Lincourt Chardonnay Courtney's 2009 (Santa Rita Hills). 90pts-WE. $17/$18/$19 - Tolosa Chardonnay 2010 (Edna Valley). $18/$19/$20 - Evening Land Vineyards Chardonnay 2010 (Edna Valley). $22/$23/$24 - Walt Chardonnay La Brisa 2010 (Sonoma). 89pts-WS. $35/$36/$37 - Louis Latour Gevrey-Chambertin 2009 (Burgundy). 89pts-WS. $58 net - Domaine Paul Autard Cotes du Rhone 2011. $15/$16/$17 - André Andrieux Côtes du Rhône Villages 2010. $16/$17/$18 - Château de Paraza Minervois Rouge 2010 (Languedoc-Roussillon). $14/$15/$16 - Domaine du Gros-Noré Bandol 2009. 94pts-WS. $37/$38/$39 - Bodegas Volver Tarima Hill Monastrell Alicante 2009 (Spain). 92pts-RP. $14/$15/$16 - Château Puynormond Montagne Saint-Émilion Les Vielles Vignes 2009. $20/$21/$22 - Château Saint-André Corbin St. Georges-St.-Émilion 2010. 90pts-WS. $20/$21/$22 - Tolaini Valdisanti Super-Tuscan 2008 (Italy). 90pts-RP. $27/$28/$29 - Merryvale Pinot Noir Carneros 2010 (Napa-Sonoma). $30/$31/$32 - Luli Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2011 (Central Coast). 88pts-WS. $20/$21/$22 - Morgan Pinot Noir Twelve Clones 2011 (Santa Lucia Highlands). $22/$23/$24 - Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2008 (Sonoma). $32/$33/$34 - Château Tanunda Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Barossa 2009 (Australia). 89pts-RP. $18/$19/$20

Upcoming Wine Tastings at Fifi's. Join us on Thursday, March 7 and Saturday, March 16. Reservations required; phone us at 831-372-5325. * * * Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Tasting (plus the finest domestic sparkler) Thursday, March 7 from 4:30-6:30pm $35 ($15 refundable on $100 purchase per person, $25 refundable on 12 or more bottles) - Domaine Carneros Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs 2006 (Napa-Sonoma). 95pts-WE. $48 net - Lincourt Chardonnay Courtney's 2009 (Santa Rita Hills). 90pts-WE. $17/$18/$19 - Tolosa Chardonnay 2010 (Edna Valley). $18/$19/$20 - Evening Land Vineyards Chardonnay 2010 (Edna Valley). $22/$23/$24 - Walt Chardonnay La Brisa 2010 (Sonoma). 89pts-WS. $35/$36/$37 - Merryvale Pinot Noir Carneros 2010 (Napa-Sonoma). $30/$31/$32 - Luli Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2011 (Central Coast). 88pts-WS. $20/$21/$22 - Morgan Pinot Noir Twelve Clones 2011 (Santa Lucia Highlands). $22/$23/$24 - Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2008 (Sonoma). $32/$33/$34 * * * Thirteen High-Quality Imported Wines Saturday, March 16th from 2:30-4:30pm $35 ($20 refundable on 12 or more bottles purchased per person) - Gonet-Médeville Brut Tradition Premier Cru NV (Champagne). 91pts-WS. $35/$36/$37 - Domaine de Nizas Rosé 2011 (Languedoc). $13/$14/$15 - Domaine Eugene Carrel Vin de Savoie-Jongieux Blanc 2012. $13/$14/$15 - Louis Latour Gevrey-Chambertin 2009 (Burgundy). 89pts-WS. $58 net - Domaine Paul Autard Cotes du Rhone 2011. $15/$16/$17 - André Andrieux Côtes du Rhône Villages 2010. $16/$17/$18 - Château de Paraza Minervois Rouge 2010 (Languedoc-Roussillon). $14/$15/$16 - Domaine du Gros-Noré Bandol 2009. 94pts-WS. $37/$38/$39 - Bodegas Volver Tarima Hill Monastrell Alicante 2009 (Spain). 92pts-RP. $14/$15/$16 - Château Tanunda Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Barossa 2009 (Australia). 89pts-RP. $18/$19/$20 - Château Puynormond Montagne Saint-Émilion Les Vielles Vignes 2009. $20/$21/$22 - Château Saint-André Corbin St. Georges-St.-Émilion 2010. 90pts-WS. $20/$21/$22 - Tolaini Valdisanti Super-Tuscan 2008 (Italy). 90pts-RP. $27/$28/$29