DISH: A new vintage "pearing"

by Nikki M. Mascali
Weekender Editor

A NEW VINTAGE ‘PEARING’

Subarashii Kudamono, grower of gourmet Asian pears in Pennsylvania, will release its newest vintage of Asian Pear Wine this summer. To celebrate its arrival, there will be a kickoff gala Sunday, June 20 from 2-4 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Wine & Spirits Premium Collection Store (222 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit).

Visitors will be able to sample and purchase the new wine, which will also be available in any of the 70 Premium Collection Wine & Spirits Stores in the state.

In addition to the wine samples, there will be a unique summertime gourmet food pairing to enjoy and a chance to sample Subarashii Kudamono’s delicious dried Asian pears. For more info, visit www.wonderfulfruit.com or www.winesofsubarashii.com.

DRESS TO IMPRESS

Starting Friday, June 18, Rodano’s (53 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) will institute a dress code. Patrons will not be able to wear hats, oversized clothing, baggy pants, bandanas and men’s sleeveless shirts or undershirts.

“I wear a hat all the time,” Manager Joe Rodano told the Times Leader Monday, “but you can’t say, ‘no hats on sideways,’ you have to say, ‘no hats.’”

A notice listing the dress code is posted in the entryway with a notice that it will be “strictly enforced,” and Rodano said that those patrons who refuse to comply will be asked to leave.

“We have good people that come here,” he said. “They feel safe here. I don’t want any reasons for them not to.”

A ROAST FOR DAD

Cooper’s Seafood House (701 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) will celebrate Father’s Day with a Pig Roast Beer Dinner Sunday, June 20 at 2 p.m. The dinner features seven beers, giveaways and live music from The Wanabees. Cost is $54.59. Call 570.346.7049 for reservations.

HELLO, YELLOW

The Yellow House Caf� and Creamery (202 Main St., Luzerne) is now open, serving breakfast, lunch and Blue Ribbon Ice Cream. The caf�, which is owned by Rose Ann Wrobleski, will also feature live entertainment on Saturday nights during the summer.

“I will stay open for the after-hour bar crowd and serve high-end desserts,” Wrobleski told the Times Leader last week.

The Yellow House’s hours are Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 6 a.m.-midnight, Saturday 6 a.m.-2 a.m., and Sunday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. For more info, call 570.718.4848.

SIPPING AT PIKE’S CREEK

NEPA Wine Country’s next event will be held Saturday, June 19 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Pikes Creek Raceway Park (Route 118 in Hunlock Creek).

In addition to the 10 wineries — Antler Ridge Winery, Bartolai Winery, Capra Collina Vineyard, Eagle Rock Winery, Ferrone Family Winery, Maiolatesi Wine Cellars, Pavlick Hill Vineyard, Pocono Limited Winery, Sorrenti Cherry Valley Vineyard and Winterland Winery — there will be food, live entertainment from High Falls and Jeneric and a variety of vendors featuring local specialty foods and handcrafted items.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $25 at the gate on Saturday, which include a complimentary festival wine glass. Tickets for designated drivers or attendees under 21 are $5. For more info, visit nepawinecountry.com or call 570.836.7222. I’ll be in attendance to take pictures and, naturally, sample some tasty NEPA wine. Will I see you there?

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