Movie Madness: May Specials at Madrones

MAY SPECIALS

Is there anything people bond over more than their love of movies? (Probably food, but we may be biased.) Here at Madrones, we’re combining the best of both worlds for our May specials. Pop in a classic flick, ditch the popcorn, and go for one of our Bond-inspired drinks or something sweet enough for a star-crossed lover.

Entrée Special:

Cajun Blackened Beef Tenderloin Tips: Goodfellas’ prison feast steak has nothing on us. Dive into our cajun blackened beef tenderloin tips served over penne pasta that’s drizzled with a garlic cream sauce and accented with wild mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, and Romano and Asiago cheeses. This dish is served with our house-made garlic bread that’s so devilishly good, it should be put behind bars. Try it for 21.2.

Featured Wines:

Skyfall, Pinot Gris: Walla Walla, Washington  This light white wine is James Bond-approved. Though it may not be on the rocks, this wine has pleasing notes of mango, citrus and banana with a finish so smooth, you’ll be taking home a bottle for M. Try a glass for 9, or purchase that bottle for 31.

Tuffo, Valpolicella: Verona, Italy – What happens in Verona gets written in a love letter, or at least that’s what Letters to Juliet says. Instead of writing to a secret admirer, she should’ve written about this ruby-red wine. It has a juicy and soft nose with a cherry-like perfume while hints of plum and tea play into the lively fresh finish. Now that’s something to write about. Try a glass for 7, or buy a bottle for 24.

No movie night is complete without a bottle of wine. Before you go to the theater, stop by Madrones for a half-priced bottle of special wine on Wednesdays.

Featured Cocktails:

To continue this movie marathon, we’re giving you the classic good versus evil storyline with two drinks that’ll define you as a hero or a villain. Are you more of a charming superspy, or is taking down the Jedi Order more your speed?

The “Retro Classic”: Grey Goose Dirty Martini – Shaken, not stirred – just the way 007 likes it. This traditional blend of Grey Goose vodka and olive brine will make you feel as cool as Bond himself. Topped with an olive, try this spy favorite for 8.5.

The “Hipster”: Darth Vader – Bet you didn’t know that the Sith Lord has his own drink. This devious concoction will take you to another galaxy far, far away. With rum, coconut rum, amaretto, Smirnoff Orange, Blue Curaçao, black raspberry syrup, and cranberry juice or sour, you’ll be seeing lightsabers in no time. Try it for 7.5.

It’s time to pop in a few DVDs and cuddle up with Madrones because we have tons of movie-themed goodies for you this month. From drinks that you can share with James Bond, Juliet, and Darth Vader to a dish that’s made for mob royalty, we’ve got it all.

From all of us at Madrones, see you soon.