La Chasse is hosting a Capriole Farms Goat Cheese Dinner on November 14, and you need to go.

I seldom promote events occurring across the wide expanse of water, over yonder in the big city, but this one's special for numerous Hoosier reasons.

La Chasse is a restaurant located at 1359 Bardstown Road in Louisville, in the space where Palermo Viejo operated for many years.

Rustic wood-fired European cuisine, located in the heart of the heart of the Highlands, with boutique wines and craft cocktails.

On Monday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m., La Chasse is hosting a Capriole Farms Goat Cheese Dinner.

Most readers already know about Capriole Farms in Greenville, Indiana, and its legendary Capriole Farmstead Goat Cheeses, as crafted by the equally renowned Judy Schad.

But there's more: The acclaimed La Chasse is Isaac Fox's restaurant. Old-timers will remember Isaac from Bistro New Albany and Speakeasy.

Finally, the evening's wine is from Vintner Select, employer of my longtime friend Kevin Lowber, who'll be on hand, too. Because there seem to be few images of Kevin on the Interwebz, let's embarrass him with a shot from 2001, aboard a speeding train in Belgium -- with beers and salami.

As for the dinner, the Confidentials have reserved, and you can, too. The La Chasse phone number is 502.822.3963

Feb. 23: "Local Brews and Local Foods - Beer Dinner at the Windsor" in New Albany.

The Windsor, which occupies the space formerly housing the late, lamented Bistro New Albany, has been quietly collecting kudos. The crew at the Windsor is doing great work, with a couple of savvy young chefs, including Justin McMillen, who made the news recently when he topped other, more experienced and renowned area chefs in the "shrimp 'n' grits throwdown" sponsored by Louisville Hot Bytes.

Of course, Isaac Fox (NA's consummate restaurant survivor?) is manning the bar and building a unique classic/contemporary cocktail program with top shelf liquors. There are also ten quality draft handles. Here's a preview of the Windsor's inaugural beer dinner, courtesy of Tisha "World Class Beverages" Dean. The senior editor will be serving as emcee. Click on the image above for details about the courses and beer pairings.

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Local Brews and Local Foods - Beer Dinner at the Windsor

A combined effort with The Windsor, World Class Beverages & New Albanian Brewing, featuring locally grown foods and brewed beers.

Monday, February 23, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The Windsor
148 E Market Street
New Albany, IN
Price: $55 per person, service not included

Featuring 5 courses and 8 beer pairings, with an aperitif and "parting glass" beers. Reservations are required, so please call 812-944-9688 for more information.