The Carlton Restaurant

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Friday, May 20 Heller Estate’s Special Pittsburgh Wine Dinner

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On Friday, May 20 we will hold a special Wine Dinner and Book Introduction Event! The wines will be from Heller Estate’s Organic Vineyard and proprietor Henry Heller will on hand! The book, “Rust Belt Boy: Stories of an American Childhood” is written by Paul Hertneky, who has written stories and essays for over 25 years for numerous national publications. I had the good fortune of going to college with Paul at Pitt and am happy to reintroduce him and his great work to an audience from his old hometown. Paul escaped the Rust Belt after college but his memories of growing up in Ambridge will be rich reading for all that hail from this area. Everyone that attends this dinner will leave with a book that they are sure to enjoy! See you soon!

THE CARLTON
HELLER ESTATE
PAUL HERTNEKY - RUST BELT BOY
SPECIAL WINE & BOOK DINNER
Friday, May 20, 2026 - 6:30PM
Cuisine by Executive Chef Simon DeJohn
$119 ($99 without book) per person
excluding tax & gratuity
Heller Estates Henry Heller
Paul Hertneky, Author, “Rust Belt Boy:
Stories of an American Childhood”

HELLER ESTATE
CARMEL VALLEY CHENIN BLANC’12

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD
Sesame Noodles, Asian Vegetables,
Thai-Peanut Langostino, Hoisin Vinaigrette

HELLER ESTATE CARMEL VALLEY CHARDONNAY’12

SCALLOPS “THREE WAYS”
Caramelized Scallop Bisque,
Taylor Bay poached Scallops,
Ratatouille Stuffed Scallop,
Roast Pepper Coulis,
Cilantro Pesto

HELLER ESTATE CARMEL VALLEY MERLOT’11

ELK LOIN
Coriander-Paprika rubbed Elk,
White Truffle-Emmantaler Scalloped Potatoes,
Blue Cheese-Balsamic Glazed Asparagus,
Mushroom Duxelles Monte Au Beurre

HELLER ESTATE CARMEL VALLEY “CACHAGUA”
CABERNET SAUVIGNON’12

HELLER ESTATE CARMEL VALLEY “ESTATE”
CABERNET SAUVIGNON’05

MIXED GRILL
Copper River Salmon and Spinalis (Prime Rib Cap),
Bloody Mary BBQ Glaze,
Herbed Rice, Fingerling Sweet Potatoes,
Cracked Mustard Glaze

HELLER ESTATE CARMEL VALLEY
“LATE HARVEST“ RIESLING’09

CARROT CHEESECAKE
Carrot Cake, Meyer Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting,
Grand Marnier Cheesecake, White Chocolate Ganache,
Cina-Graham Crumbs

Kevin Joyce, Proprietor

Friday, May 13 - Seven Hills Winery Special Wine Dinner

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Please join us on Friday, May 13 when we introduce the award winning wines of Seven Hills! Seven Hills’ wines from top to bottom are the best that I have ever tasted from Washington State! Most are rated above 90 points by Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast! Visit their booth at the Pittsburgh Wine Festival at Heinz Field on Thursday, May 5 and I guarantee that you’ll want to further explore their wines accompanied by Chef Simon’s creations!

THE CARLTON
SEVEN HILLS WINERY
SPECIAL WINE DINNER
Friday, May 13, 2026 - 6:30PM
With Vivino Selection’s “Mark Vitale”
Cuisine by Executive Chef Simon DeJohn
$109 per person excluding tax & gratuity

SEVEN HILLS
OREGON PINOT GRIS’14

CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP
Crab Imperial Salad, Gulf Shrimp,
creamy Citrus Reduction,
Honey Balsamic Glaze, toasted Coconut

SEVEN HILLS WALLA WALLA VALLEY
“McCLELLAN ESTATE” MALBEC’13

“DECONSTRUCTED” LAMB TACO
Sliced Lamb Loin, grilled Pita,
Peppermint Feta-Tzatziki,
Arugula Chiffonade, Greco DeGallo

SEVEN HILLS COLUMBIA VALLEY
CABERNET SAUVIGNON’13
SEVEN HILLS WALLA WALLA VALLEY
“SEVEN HILLS VINEYARD”
CABERNET SAUVIGNON’13

MEXICAN MANICOTTI
Homemade Southwest Pasta Sheets, Chorizo Trio,
Manchego, Guacamole Alfredo,
Tomato-Corn Relish, crisp Black Beans

SEVEN HILLS
WALLA WALLA VALLEY
“SEVEN HILLS VINEYARD”MERLOT’13

BRAISED SHORT RIBS
Roast Tomato-Chevre Twice Baked Potato,
Cauliflower Florentine,
Cherry Espresso Demi-Glace,
Peppered Prosciutto Chips

SEVEN HILLS
COLUMBIA VALLEY
DRY ROSE’15

BRIE-WILD BERRY TART
Lavender Honey, Sweet & Spicy Maple Pecans,
Puff Pastry