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CulinAriane, as the name suggests, is all about graduate, Chef-Owner Ariane Duarte’s culinary prowess. The staff is courteous and knowledgeable, the space in foodie mecca, Montclair, is warm and inviting, but the reason patrons are drawn to this cozy spot is the fabulous food. On a recent visit, my party was offered an outdoor, curbside […]
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Paired this New Zealand white wine with some seared scallops and a shrimp salad and it was fabulous. This Sauvignon Blanc is bright, young and fresh and perfect for any summer parties. The nose on this pale green wine is citrusy – Meyer lemons and pink grapefruit. On the palate, this isn’t your typical ultra-light […]
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Brought this South East Australia Pinot Noir to a BYOB restaurant as I needed a wine that could be paired with multiple dishes and was pleased at how well it held up. The wine is bright red in the glass and offers more of a strawberry jam nose than the cherry one typical of Pinot […]
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I met Red Newt Cellars co-founder, Debra Whiting at the New York Wine Expo this year and loved how passionate and proud she is of this well-crafted Riesling. The 2009 Circle Riesling is ideal in any setting with its 3.2% residual sugar. Great on a Tuesday night with Thai take out or paired with lobster […]
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Not sure what to make for your Memorial Day get-together? Tired of fixing the same old stand-by dishes? Mix it up a little by serving these five simple and tasty Memorial Day side dishes: Maple Glazed Parslied Baby Carrots Queso Fresco Grilled Corn on the Cob Quick and Easy Pan Fried Smashed Potatoes Chorizo and […]
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Who’s ever done an online wine tasting? Why not join Finger Lakes Wine Country, me and hundreds of wine fans on Twitter and Facebook on 5/26 all while enjoying a fabulous glass (or two) of Finger Lakes Riesling: www.rieslinghour.com/#flxwine Follow the Riesling conversation at: www.facebook.com/fingerlakeswinecountry on Facebook or search @flxwine on Twitter Let me know if you […]
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Some might say that breakfast is just…breakfast, but for me, this first meal of the day might just be my favorite. Going out to breakfast is an opportunity to indulge in dishes one doesn’t always have time to prepare at home: corned beef hash, eggs benedict, homemade granola, good sausage and more. When I go […]
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I chilled this wine a bit as it was a little warm. This was a good call, but what wasn’t, was not decanting it. This wine is big, sharp, tannic – just powerful, which I like, but would have benefited from decanter time to soften up or a few years in the cellar. With that […]
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Friends asked what they could bring to one of my dinner parties and I simply said “wine to go with beef”. To my good fortune, they brought this little gem. In the glass, the wine is a bright garnet hue. In the mouth, it’s rich with ripe berries, musky with nutty notes. Brought on some […]
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This side dish pairs well with just about anything: roast chicken, grilled salmon, BBQ ribs, steaks and more. It’s simple and delicious. Tri-color baby carrots make this dish even prettier. Ingredients: One 16-ounce bag baby carrots 3 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup ¼ cup chopped flat leaf (Italian) parsley […]
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