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Tomorrow evening Per Se kicks off its An American Table at Per Se dinner series with special guest Wells Guthrie of Sonoma County's Copain Wine Cellars. The series will allow guests to experience limited production American wines alongside a seven-course tasting menu, "specially crafted to highlight the old world nuances and flavors reflected in the wines." In addition, each guest winemaker will lead a discussion around their techniques, influences and personal winemaking style.

We spoke with Guthrie recently to learn about Copain, his background and his past experience working with the team at The French Laundry and Per Se.

How long has Copain been around?

1999 was our first vintage. We did a whopping 300 cases.

How much are you producing now?

For our vineyard designated wines, we do about 4,000 cases. That's split over six different Pinots, a few Syrahs, so about 10 wines. We have an appellation wine called Tous Ensemble, which means "all together." The appellation wines that we make are more readily accessible.

How did you get into winemaking?

I started working at Wine Spectator. I worked there for two years as their tasting coordinator in San Francisco. I set up all of the tastings for the domestic wines. I got to taste all of the wine, which was cool. Getting to taste 3,000 to 4,000 wines a year gets your palette honed for what you do and don't like.

Want to check out Daniel without spending a fortune? For a limited time you can enjoy a 3-course menu with wine pairings for just $98. The deal is offered Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Or if you're on more of a budget, stop in after 9:30 p.m. those same days and spend $25 for a glass of Champagne or a cocktail plus a dessert and complimentary petits fours and warm madeleines.

Watch our newly updated Daniel video to learn why these deals are some of the best ones going in this recession-deal obsessed town. In the video, chef and owner Daniel Boulud talks about the recent renovation of the restaurant, his seasonally-driven, tradition-inspired cuisine and why he loves interacting with his customers.

Visit the Daniel web site for full details on the prix fixe and after hours deals.

Get further details on Daniel on Savory Cities.

Just back from the press lunch to show off Daniel Boulud's redesigned flagship restaurant, hear about the opening DB Bistro Moderne Vancouver and the takeover of Restaurant Lumiere in Vancouver.

Vancouver guest chefs Hidekazu Tojo of Tojo's, Pino Posteraro of Cioppino's, Vikram Vij of Vij's and Thomas Haas of Haas Fine Pastries and Desserts were all on hand to present their cuisine. A sampling of northwest ingredients and wines were highlighted and each dish was beautifully prepared. Get the details on the twitter feed.

Chef Hidekazu Tojo of Tojo's in Vancouver preparing sushi at the bar.

Daniel's newly designed main dining room.

Chef Daniel Boulud introducing the guest chefs from Vancouver: Hidekazu Tojo, Pino Posteraro, Vikram Vij and Thomas Haas.