- Charles E. Fromage
The Slice - 1.18
The Slice
The Celeb Sighting Edition
Bonjour, Charles here…
The film festival has our tiny little bistro a-hopping and film celebs dropping in for a lovely beverage or tasty snack. Film people are so colorful, gregarious and surprisingly interested in wine and beer. Who da thunk? Be sure to make plans to see a film at the Times and drop in yourself, you old celebrity, you. Until then, enjoy this edition of The Slice.
Wine and Chocolate Pairing This Sunday!
What is better than these two treats perfectly paired? Our incredible crowdsourced wines paired with local favorite Tabal Chocolate! Owner Dan Beiser makes chocolate that is not only incredibly delicious but sustainably produced. We welcome Dan on Sunday, October 27th at 2:45 for a very special wine and chocolate pairing. We will be serving 5 wines perfectly paired with 5 delectable chocolates while Dan fills us in on his craft and answers questions you may have after screening the film Setting the Bar: A Craft Chocolate Origin Story. Watch the film and join us, or attend just the pairing. Either way, tickets are available at charlesefromage.bpt.me Join us!
Currently on Tap - October 23rd
Enjoy a flight of these outstanding, local beers for $10.00
Black Husky - OIHF - Robust Milk Stout - 8% ABV
1840 Damsel - Sour Fruited Gose - 4.5% ABV
Third Space Upward Spiral American IPA - 6.5% ABV
Gathering Place Brewery - Little Bjorn Table Beer - 4.7% ABV
Friday, Nov. 1st
Day of the Dead Card Readings
On Friday, November 1st we will welcome Ms. Valerie to Charles E. Fromage to do your card readings on the very night that the veil between the spiritual world and humans is at its thinnest. (Ooooooo!). The readings will begin at 6:00 and end at 10:00. Sign up will be on a first-come first-served basis. Hope to see you in good spirits at Charles E Fromage: Where an Adult Can Spend Their Money Any Way They Like.
Thursday, November 14th
WINE CROWD SOURCED TASTING AND SNACK PREMIER PARTY
On Thursday, November 14th we will host our quarterly wine tasting to identify the wines we will be adding to our ever-growing wine list. The evening will begin at 7:00 and include wines selected for the upcoming holidays. The wines will also be available for purchase that evening for your Thanksgiving table. Reserve your tickets today!
Friday, November 15th and Saturday. November 16th
VLIET STREET HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
The tres chic Vliet Street will be alive with the holiday spirit this weekend. Come and ride a horse and carriage, drop the kids off at FitPOWER for a special holiday drop and shop, and spend some time enjoying the kick-off to the holiday season on the west side. Join us for specially priced wine flights and beer flights while you shop our gift certificates and swag. Visit our neighbors to purchase your holiday gifts and treasures, and then reward yourself and your fellow shoppers with a lovely beverage or two. Won’t you join us?
Thursday, November 21st
BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU DAY 2019
Ah, I remember lovely times in Beaujeu celebrating the first wine of the season. Well, we can’t take you all to France, but we welcome you to join us in our tiny little bistro to mark this November tradition. We will be offering wines from the region and traditional snacks to go along with your beverage! We will be open our regular winter hours from 4:00 - 10:00. We will have a 7:00 toast and chat about the holiday.
Bottles will be on sale, so plan on ordering a bottle or two to take home for an extended celebration!
November 29th
BLACK FRIDAY WINE FLIGHTS
What fun is shopping if you can’t stop for a little refreshment and more shopping? On Friday, November 29th, we will be open for wine flights, local beers, and snacks. Gift certificates, t-shirts, private wine or beer tastings and assorted snacks will be available for gift giving. Plan on making a day of it and visit all of our friends on West Vliet Street!
Milwaukee Film Festival: October 17th-31st
West Vliet Street is alive with film lovers visiting the The Times Cinema. Our entire staff at Charles E. Fromage wants you to know that we will be open extended hours for your snack and beverage needs. We will also be hosting the following conversations, so get your tickets for these films and plan on coming across the street afterward to hydrate, satiate and talk film.
October 23rd 8:45 after Mister America
October 24th 6 PM after 1 Angry Black Man
October 25th 5:45 after 17 Blocks
October 26th 12:10 after Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
October 26th 5:30 after Cooked: Survival By Zip Code
October 27th 11:55 after A Colony (Une Colonie)
October 27th 2:45 after Raising the Bar: A Craft Chocolate Origin Story
Grab a catalog from CEF and plan your fest!
We’re Nuts For Our Neighbors in Olde Hillcrest
Come on in Oct. 28th and enjoy a complimentary serving of Moroccan Spiced Cashews or Rosemary Marcona Almonds per party with purchase. What? Free nuts? Yep.
Oct. 28th - Olde Hillcrest
Nov. 4th - Concordia
Nov. 11th - Enderis Park
Nov.18th - Lowell Damon
Nov. 25th - Ravenswood
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