Featured article in the PNJ... Melissa Temsook, Bar Manager

A special 'thank you' to all those who attended our second wine social on February 9th.  We had a great time mingling with the co-owner of the J.Lohr Estates and Chef Martelle as he 'wowed' guests with his creative ingredients.  He is definitely creating a loyal group who appreciates his intercontinental flair.  The great thing is that there is no cap on creating great food and recipes.  Check out our facebook fan page for pictures!

Thanks to Chris Tipton and Ben Spraggins at the WindCreek Casino for hosting our chef in their brand new demonstrating kitchen.  They opened in October as a source of entertainment for their players and has played host to Three Top Chef contenders.  Chef Martelle was the first Pensacola chef chosen because of his positive energy and his innovative ideas.  They treated us like V.I.P., we were grateful for the advertisement and happy to help them sell out their show.   

Chef Martelle submitted a receipe for Pumpkin Bisque in the PNJ.  Definitely something to try!  Article archived on pnj.com.

Thank you to Lizzy Ragland, Community Director of the March of Dimes Gateway Division for asking us to be a part of their first ever 'Dining Out 2009' benefit dinner.  Companies in Pensacola purchased a table at  many of our premier local restaurants in order to raise monies for the March of Dimes mission.  The Angus had the pleasure of hosting Covent Hospice and treated them to a wonderful five course dinner paired with the most exquisite wines.  It was truly a memorable event and look forward to many more events in 2010.  Photos of our courses and wine pairings are available on our facebook fan page.

We hosted along with some very great ladies a Pink Ribbon Tea as over 100 ladies celebrated life after cancer.  It was an exciting time as the ladies sipped tea and ate wonderful desserts donated by local bakeries.  Each lady also left with a gift from many of our local businesses.  Thank you for allowing the Angus to be part of something so special.  Pictures of this event are posted on our facebook fan page.

Thank you to all who attended our first ever Wine and Tappas Social in October.  Chef Martelle and our Bar Manager, Melissa worked closely together to create a delightful pairing of tapas and wines. The menu took on the intercontinental flair that our customers are currently experiencing and our guests sipped wines from the Trinchero Estates.  It was a very relaxed atmosphere as our guests took in artwork also featured by Melissa.  Our staff is truly talented and amazing in all aspects of the cultural scene.  Look to see press releases in 2010 as we will definitely do more of these social events in the future.

(Photos are available on our facebook fan page, http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/West-Pensacola-FL/The-Angus-in-Pensacola-Florida/169310145527?ref=ts)

The Angus introduces our new Bar Manager, Melissa Temsook.  She comes to us from Baltimore after slinging drinks in the Manhattan scene in NYC.  We are thrilled to have her as she loves to make creative drinks and assist with wine pairings.  Melissa is truly an asset to the Angus team.  She was featured in the Food and Wine Section in October of the Pensacola News Journal, showing off her creative skills with a drink creation made specifically for Pensacolians.  And we all know we are truly 'one of a kind' sort of community.  Visit our bar and try the Pensacola Afternoon as this is a 'sipping' cocktail... made for taking your time and drinking in our atmosphere.  Archive available at pnj.com.

Chef Martelle published a recipe for Grilled Caribbean Red Grouper with Pinapple and Mango Salsa over Warm Black Bean Salad.  This article asked local chefs for their expertise on grillng fish. 

Chef Martelle, featured chef in Chef's Corner for Grilled Pork Chops and Sauteed Mushrooms with Shallots and Thyme.  Archive copy available at pnj.com

The Downtown Crowd publication featured Chef Martelle Lorenz as an emerging chef on the Pensacola scene. 

In September we launched our Facebook page that will continually list promotions only available through this page.  Also, check out photos and discussions of what we have been 'up to'!  It has been an extremely busy fall season and looking forward to a great 2010!

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The Angus would like to introduce Executive Chef Martelle Lorenz to the Greater Pensacola area.  He comes to us from north Atlanta with an extensive background in the culinary arts.  His specialty is in intercontinental cuisine with a passion for combining flavors to make ordinary foods stimulating to the senses.

"Food is a symphony of flavors... and your chef should be the maestro.  Come to the Angus to experience our tempo."  Executive Chef Martelle Lorenz