Tastings on the Terrace: Provenance at the Cleveland Museum of Art Presents New Summertime Series

Posted July 10, 2014 in Press Releases

CLEVELAND (July, 2014) – Provenance at the Cleveland Museum of Art will debut a new summertime series, Tastings on the Terrace, on Friday, July 11. Each Friday evening, from 5pm to 8pm, Provenance will feature a select beverage “tasting” menu and pair it with complimentary small bites from the chef served outside on the open-air rooftop terrace located above the restaurant.

Along with dazzling views of the museum gardens and Wade Lagoon, guests can enjoy great music, the inventive palate pairings listed below and specially priced fine wines and craft beers.

· July 11: American craft beers with complimentary cheese and charcuterie
· July 18: Summertime wines featuring Italian Pinot Grigio with complimentary Mediterranean flatbread
· July 25: Herb-infused cocktails with complimentary array of dips, spreads and breads
· Aug. 1: Premium Tequilas with complimentary smoked chicken-manchego quesadilla
· Aug. 15: International sparkling wines with complimentary fruits and imported cheeses
· Aug. 22: Single barrel bourbons with complimentary roasted pork and shaved beef sliders
· Aug. 29: Subtleties of premium vodkas with complimentary house-pickled vegetables and cured meats

No reservations are necessary for the rooftop events and beverage tasting flights cost will range from $8-$10. Should inclement weather occur, Tastings on the Terrace will be held on the interior upper allee that overlooks the atrium.

Provence also launches its new prix fixe menu this week. The menu features health consciouscuisine, such as carrot-ginger soup, socca crêpes and Bhutanese red rice pudding, and is inspired by Yoga: The Art in Transformation, the museum’s exhibition that opened on June 22 and runs through September 7.

Reservations can be made for Provenance online by visiting www.ProvenanceCleveland.com or by calling (216) 707-2600.

About Provenance
Provenance, Provenance Café and Catering by Provenance is a family of hospitality services formed through a partnership with the Cleveland Museum of Art, Bon Appétit Management Company and Chef Douglas Katz. Provenance is a restaurant and bar, adjacent to the museum’s majestic atrium, offering locally sourced, globally inspired cuisine. Provenance Café offers casual menu selections for lunch, dinner and snacks. Catering by Provenance is a full-scale catering service providing entertainment and special event opportunities at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s unique venues, with custom menus designed by Chef Douglas Katz.

The Cleveland Museum of Art is renowned for the quality and breadth of its collection, which includes almost 45,000 objects and spans 6,000 years of achievement in the arts. The museum is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. Additional support comes from the Ohio Arts Council, which helps fund the museum with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. For more information about the museum, its holdings, programs and events, call (888) CMA-0033 or visit www.ClevelandArt.org.
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