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		<title>Beer Versus Wine Dinner</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:39:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: Beer Versus Wine Dinner Location: The Blind Monk Link out: Click here Description: Please join us on Saturday, January 21, 2012 for a beer versus<a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/2012/01/beer-versus-wine-dinner/">...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/images-2.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-549" title="images-2" src="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/images-2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Title: </strong>Beer Versus Wine Dinner<br />
<strong>Location: </strong>The Blind Monk<br />
<strong>Link out: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/245537945518340/" target="_blanck">Click here</a><br />
<strong>Description: </strong>Please join us on Saturday, January 21, 2012 for a beer versus wine showdown. Carol and Jeremy have designed a five course meal based on the theme North, South, East, West. Each course will represent the flavors of a region and will be paired with a wine and a craft beer. Guests will rate each pairing, and votes will be tallied at the end to determine a champ. Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Price is $60.</p>
<p>Course One &#8211; Southern France<br />
Pissaladière<br />
Caramalized Onions | Nicoise Olives | Anchovies</p>
<p>Course Two &#8211; Northern United States<br />
Oyster Chowder</p>
<p>Course Four &#8211; East Asia<br />
Chicken Satay<br />
Seaweed Salad | Sobe Noodles</p>
<p>Course Three &#8211; Western United States<br />
IPA Braised Beef<br />
Served Over Grits</p>
<p>Course Five &#8211; Central United States<br />
Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Pie<br />
<strong>Start Time: </strong>19:00<br />
<strong>Date: </strong>2012-01-21</p>
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		<title>Kegs &amp; Eggs Beer Brunch</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:36:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: Kegs &#38; Eggs Beer Brunch Location: The Blind Monk Link out: Click here Description: Roll out of bed and join us for our new year&#8217;s<a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/12/kegs-eggs-beer-brunch/">...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Title: </strong>Kegs &amp; Eggs Beer Brunch<br />
<strong>Location: </strong>The Blind Monk<br />
<strong>Link out: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/286031188116452/" target="_blanck">Click here</a><br />
<strong>Description: </strong>Roll out of bed and join us for our new year&#8217;s beer brunch. Chef Jeremy will be manning the omelet and pancake bar and white ale and mimosas will be flowing.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/images-1.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-539" title="beer_brunch" src="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/images-1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>Omelete, Pancake Bar, and Fresh Fruit Bar | $12<br />
White Ale | $3<br />
Bottomless Beer | $12<br />
Mimosa $5<br />
Many, many, many mimosas | $15</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&#8211;Menu&#8211;</p>
<p>-Omelete Bar-<br />
Spanish Chorizo<br />
Prosciutto<br />
Bacon<br />
Assorted Cheeses<br />
Green Peppers<br />
Onion<br />
Tomato<br />
Mushrooms</p>
<p>-Pancake Bar-<br />
Nutella<br />
Fresh bananas<br />
Fresh Strawberries<br />
Spiced Apple<br />
Maple Syrup</p>
<p>-Fresh Fruit Bar-<br />
Pineapple<br />
Melon<br />
Berries<br />
Grapes<br />
Apple</p>
<p><strong>Start Date: </strong>2012-01-01<br />
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<p><strong>Start Time: </strong>11:00<br />
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<p><strong>End Date: </strong>2012-01-01</p>
<p><strong>End Time: </strong>15:00</p>
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		<title>A Christmas Show with Vin Chaud</title>
		<link>http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/11/a-christmas-show-with-vin-chaud/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: A Christmas Show with Vin ChaudLocation: The Blind MonkLink out: Click hereDescription: Description Come join us as we celebrate the Holiday in a traditional way,<a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/11/a-christmas-show-with-vin-chaud/">...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Title: </strong>A Christmas Show with Vin Chaud<br /><strong>Location: </strong>The Blind Monk<br /><strong>Link out: </strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/295521010488558/" target="_blanck">Click here</a><br /><strong>Description: </strong>Description</p>
<p>Come join us as we celebrate the Holiday in a traditional way, and a &#8220;not so traditional&#8221; way. We will be showing the Christmas classic, &#8220;Scrooge&#8221;, and the Christmas cult classic, Tim Burton&#8217;s &#8220;The Nightmare Before Christmas&#8221; on the big screen. And what could be better while watching holiday movies than enjoying a holiday favorite, Vin Chaud. A classic French, holiday beverage, Vin Chaud is red wine with mulling spices served warm. So come in your pajamas, or bring your favorite blankie! We&#8217;re going to keep it chill and warm your hearts- Blind Monk style&#8230;Show times 8 pm and 10 pm. Space is limited!<br /><strong>Start Time: </strong>08:00<br /><strong>Date: </strong>2011-12-04</p>
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		<title>Ho Ho Host Your Holiday Party at The Blind Monk!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a place to host your holiday party this year? Consider The Blind Monk. Celebrate the holidays with family, friends, and colleagues this year at<a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/11/httpswww-facebook-comtheblindmonk/">...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/holiday.party_.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-511 alignleft" title="holiday.party" src="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/holiday.party_.jpg" alt="" width="307" height="212" /></a>Looking for a place to host your holiday party this year? Consider The Blind Monk.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Celebrate the holidays with family, friends, and colleagues this year at The Blind Monk. Enjoy The Blind Monk’s sleek yet homey ambiance, and let our friendly and attentive service do all the work! Our sommelier will work with you to select the perfect wines and craft beer for your party, and in addition to our regular fare, we have teamed up with Pistache French Bistro to offer a full catering menu. Special requests—like live Christmas music—can be accommodated, too.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Our space is available seven days a week with accommodations indoors and out. During normal business hours, a section of the wine bar can be designated for your party. For parties interested in an exclusive use of The Blind Monk, reservations during nonbusiness hours are available.<a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC01700.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-513" title="DSC01700" src="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC01700.jpg" alt="" width="303" height="203" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Contact Reese for more information or to book your party.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> 561.833.3605</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="mailto:reese@theblindmonk.com">reese@theblindmonk.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Happy Holidays!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bmlogo1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-519" title="bmlogo" src="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bmlogo1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="115" height="116" /></a></p>
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		<title>Italian Wine Tasting</title>
		<link>http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/10/italian-wine-tasting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: Italian Wine Tasting Location: The Blind Monk Link out: Click here Description: A new date has been set for the Italian Wine Tasting! Please join<a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/10/italian-wine-tasting/">...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Title: </strong>Italian Wine Tasting<br />
<strong>Location: </strong>The Blind Monk<br />
<strong>Link out: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/event.php%3feid%3d168450666576951" target="_blanck">Click here</a><br />
<strong>Description: </strong>A new date has been set for the Italian Wine Tasting! Please join us as winemakers Luca Scotto, from Santa Lucia, and Francesca Ciacci, from Tenuta de Sesta, tell the tales of their wine making craft and how it is expressed through the wines they create. Four wines will be featured, each paired with light tapas. The price is $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Space is limited; please RSVP.<br />
<strong>Start Time: </strong>07:00<br />
<strong>Date: </strong>2011-10-24<br />
<strong>End Time: </strong>09:00</p>
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		<title>The Blind MonkThe Blind Monk&#8217;s 1st Birthday Celebration!</title>
		<link>http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/08/httpswww-facebook-comevent-phpeid147051755380172/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:41:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Blind Monk&#8217;s 1st Birthday Celebration! Saturday, August 20 6pm &#8211; 12am Please, join us as we celebrate our doors being open for ONE YEAR! It&#8217;s<a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/08/httpswww-facebook-comevent-phpeid147051755380172/">...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong></strong><a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1st_BDay2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-448" title="1st_BDay" src="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/1st_BDay2-300x216.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="216" /></a>The Blind Monk&#8217;s 1st Birthday Celebration!<br />
Saturday, August 20 6pm &#8211; 12am<br />
Please, join us as we celebrate our doors being open for ONE YEAR! It&#8217;s our first birthday and we are treating it as such ~ &#8220;Grown&#8221; PB&amp;J&#8217;s, Adult Mac n&#8217;Cheese, Sangria Snowcones and Cupcakes, of course! So put on a party hat (we will provide them) and help us sing Happy Birthday to ourselves!</p>
<p>We will have beer &amp; wine specials, games, raffles &amp; prizes! Thank you all for supporting The Blind Monk for the last 365 days! Here&#8217;s to many more!</p>
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		<title>International Surfing Day Party</title>
		<link>http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/06/international-surfing-day-party/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: International Surfing Day Party Location: The Blind Monk Link out: Click here Description: Surfrider Foundation &#8211; Palm Beach County, Enoch Surfboards, and IWS &#8211; Lake<a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/06/international-surfing-day-party/">...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Title: </strong>International Surfing Day Party<br />
<strong>Location: </strong>The Blind Monk<br />
<strong>Link out: </strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=217124304985071" target="_blanck">Click here</a><br />
<strong>Description: </strong>Surfrider Foundation &#8211; Palm Beach County, Enoch Surfboards, and IWS &#8211; Lake Worth are throwing a party for International Surfing Day!</p>
<p>There will be free Swag, Surf movies on the big screen, as well as Drink and Food Specials.<br />
<strong>Start Time: </strong>18:00<br />
<strong>Date: </strong>2011-06-20<br />
<strong>End Time: </strong>20:30</p>
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		<title>Wine and Cheese Reception</title>
		<link>http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/05/wine-and-cheese-reception/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2011 12:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: Wine and Cheese Reception to Support the Uniform School Initiative Location: The Blind Monk Link out: Click here Did you know that most public schools<a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/05/wine-and-cheese-reception/">...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Title: </strong>Wine and Cheese Reception to Support the Uniform School Initiative<br />
<strong>Location: </strong>The Blind Monk<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/su.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-398" title="School Uniform Initiative" src="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/su.jpg" alt="" width="248" height="207" /></a>Link out: </strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=227850620564183" target="_blanck">Click here</a></p>
<p>Did you know that most public schools in Palm Beach County require students to wear a uniform? This is usually a solid color polo shirt and khaki or navy pants or shorts. But many families cannot afford to buy these clothes for their children. YOU CAN HELP!</p>
<p>Join us at The Blind Monk on Tuesday, May 24 from 5 &#8211; 7 pm for a Wine and Cheese Reception to support the School Uniform Initiative of Palm Beach County. This is a terrific cause and we hope you will agree and will come raise a glass of wine to support it!</p>
<p>For more about the project, visit www.prezi.com and run a word search for &#8220;uniform initiative&#8221; and a beautiful presentation created by Katharine will pop up to tell you more.</p>
<p>RSVP now on facebook!</p>
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		<title>Afternoon of Flights</title>
		<link>http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/05/afternoon-of-flights/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 13:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Title: Afternoon of Flights Location: The Blind Monk Link out: Click here Description: The City Place Wine Club is meeting at The Blind Monk for an<a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/05/afternoon-of-flights/">...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Title: </strong>Afternoon of Flights<br />
<strong>Location: </strong>The Blind Monk<br />
<strong>Link out: </strong><a href="http://www.cityplacewineclub.com" target="_blanck">Click here</a><br />
<strong>Description: </strong>The City Place Wine Club is meeting at The Blind Monk for an afternoon of traveling around the world with wine from 3pm- 5pm.  Flights will be $15 per person and will include an accompaniment assortment of cheese and fruit.  For more info please go to www.cityplacewineclub.com</p>
<p><strong>Start Time: </strong>15:00<br />
<strong>Date: </strong>2011-05-15<br />
<strong>End Time: </strong>17:00</p>
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		<title>Opening Celebration</title>
		<link>http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/03/unofficial-press-release-the-blind-monk-opening-celebration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Lubin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Block party to feature “blind tasting” and appearance by “HGTV Design Star” Nate Galui WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Mar. 9, 2011)  Downtown West Palm Beach will<a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/2011/03/unofficial-press-release-the-blind-monk-opening-celebration/">...</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Block party to feature “blind tasting” and appearance by “HGTV Design Star” Nate Galui</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG_5135.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-248" title="IMG_5135" src="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG_5135-e1299731949116-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="299" height="225" /></a>WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Mar. 9, 2011)  Downtown West Palm Beach will officially welcome <strong>The Blind Monk</strong> beer and wine bar with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and block party on Saturday, Mar. 12 from 6 – 9pm. Sponsored by the <strong>West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority</strong> (DDA), The Blind Monk Opening Celebration will feature a “blind” tasting competition, wine education opportunities, raffle, live music, and an appearance by local design celebrity Nate Galui. This event is free and open to the public, and to say thank you to the community, owner Ben Lubin is buying guests their first drink. The opening also marks Mayor Lois Frankel’s final ribbon-cutting as mayor of West Palm Beach.<span id="more-246"></span></p>
<p>Located at 410 Evernia Street in an intimate 900-sq.-ft. space at The Whitney Building,<strong> </strong>The Blind Monk is a neighborhood beer and wine bar pouring 100 wines and 25 craft beers by the glass and offering another 300 wines on their bottle list. The name is a tribute to the winemaking legend Dom Perignon, and the interior—designed by former HGTV Design Star and current design producer for Extreme Makeover Home Edition Nate Galui—is inspired by its namesake. A chandelier of 25 “champagne bubbles” hangs over a white quartz bar faced with splintered wine crates. Tabletops are fabricated from old wine barrels, and the lounge area features acrylic coffee tables that are slowing filling with wine corks. At opposite ends of the bar are two 25-foot columns upholstered with burlap and stenciled with grape varietals, and old black and white movies play on an ornamental screen.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG_6477.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-253" title="IMG_6477" src="http://www.theblindmonk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG_6477-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>The Opening Celebration includes live music by singer/songwriter Lauren Echo, a cigar roller, and a chance to win blind monk merchandise, gift certificates, and a bottle of Dom Perignon.  To enter the raffle, guests are asked to “check-in” on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/theblindmonk">facebook</a>; prizes will be announced every half-hour. For more information about The Blind Monk and the Opening Celebration, check out The Blind Monk facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theblindmonk">www.facebook.com/theblindmonk</a> or call (561) 833-3605. For more information about Downtown West Palm Beach, please call the Downtown Development Authority at (561) 833-8873 or visit <a href="http://www.wpbgo.com/">http://www.wpbgo.com/</a><a href="http://wpbgo.com/">WPBGO.com</a>.</p>
<p>Schedule of Events:<br />
6:00 Show up and receive a glass of wine on us<br />
6:30 First Annual Blind Tasting Contest<br />
7:30 Remarks by owner Ben Lubin and introduction of design celebrity Nathan Galui<br />
7:45 Ribbon cutting and remarks by Mayor Lois Frankel<br />
9:00 Final raffle draw; win a bottle of Dom Perignon!</p>
<p>Raffle Fine Print<br />
*  To enter the raffle, you must check-in to The Blind Monk on facebook  and show the coupon to one of us (We recommend you do this when getting  your free glass of wine).<br />
* A prize will be awarded every half-hour beginning at 6:30; winners will be announced on facebook and twitter.<br />
* Winners must be present to claim their prize.</p>
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