Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com) invites guests to enjoy its Wines of France Dinner at its location in the Clifton Commons on Thursday, February 28 at 7pm. To highlight some of the world-class wines produced in France, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas is pairing a selection of French wines with a five-course […]
[Continue reading...]The Pasta Shop Denville
February 14, 2019 By
I recently had the opportunity to finally check out The Pasta Shop (www.thepastashopdenville.com) in Denville, NJ and am so pleased to have such a great neighborhood spot near my home in Morris County. The Pasta Shop describes itself as a “fine casual eatery featuring handmade specialties and wood-fired Italian American classics” and the place is […]
[Continue reading...]Warm Crab and Artichoke Dip
February 8, 2019 By
During the holidays, my mom hosted us and served a delicious hot crab and artichoke dip that was gooey, cheesy and indulgent. I’ve recreated the dip and served it during the Big Game last weekend and it was a hit! This recipe is a breeze to prepare, basically in one bowl, and can sit in […]
[Continue reading...]Copycat Hooters Chicken Wings
February 6, 2019 By
My guy and I like Buffalo chicken wings and his favorites are the ones from Hooters (it’s about the wings, really lol). I’ve perfected their buffalo shrimp recipe (you must try them) and I think we now have a pretty great handle on their chicken wings. This recipe is for medium spicy Buffalo chicken wings […]
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30 January 2019 
2017 Gulp Hablo Garnacha
January 30, 2019 By
I’m a fan of visiting boutique wine shops where professional advice leads to finding bottles that are gems. This is the case when I visit Amanti Vino in Morristown or Montclair, NJ (https://www.amantivino.com). Proprietor Sharon Sevrens has made recommendations over the years on bottles I wouldn’t have otherwise tried, always with great results. This time, […]
[Continue reading...]2013 Alba Vineyard Cabernet Franc Heritage
January 23, 2019 By
About Alba Vineyard Alba Vineyard (www.albavineyard.com) is a 93-acre estate nestled in the rolling hills of Warren County, on the north side of the Musconetcong river valley, a tributary of the Delaware River. Alba is a part of the Warren Hills AVA and is situated in the central New Jersey town of Milford. I’ve written […]
[Continue reading...]2014 Dirty & Rowdy Shake Ridge Ranch Mourvedre
January 16, 2019 By
About Dirty & Rowdy The Dirty (Hardy and Kate Wallace) and Rowdy (Matt and Amy Richardson) families came together for a simple purpose – make wines that they actually want to drink. In 2010, they did just that when they formed a small family partnership based in Sonoma, Dirty & Rowdy Family Winery (www.dirtyandrowdy.com), that […]
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12 January 2019 
Wine & Words with Teresa Politano
January 12, 2019 By
A Wine & Words creative writing excursion and wine tasting featuring famed New Jersey writer, Teresa Politano, will be held at Mount Salem Vineyards on Sunday, February 10, 2019 2:00-4:00 PM. Wine as writing, wine as life. Spend a unique afternoon tasting wine and writing in the creative workshop where attendees will compare the structure, […]
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11 January 2019 
Allagash Brewing Dinner at Villalobos January 30
January 11, 2019 By
Amanti Vino (www.amantivino.com) will host a very cool Allagash Brewing Company (www.allagash.com) beer dinner at Villalobos in Montclair on Wednesday, January 30th @ 7pm. Jared Ruocco of Allagash Brewing Company will be on-hand for an epic four-course, family style dinner prepared by Chef Adam Rose (owner and head chef at Villalobos). Highlighted by a mouthwatering Berkshire Pork Shoulder “Carnitas” with all the taco ‘fixins’, the […]
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10 January 2019 
The Shannon Rose Irish Pub Hop & Sizzle Menu
January 10, 2019 By
The Shannon Rose Irish Pub‘s annual Hop & Sizzle menu is now available through January 30 at its Clifton and Ramsey restaurants. The Hop & Sizzle menu – showcasing one of the all-time greatest duos in history: burgers and beer – features a selection of chef-created, hand-crafted burgers, each with a craft beer suggestion for the perfect […]
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