Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
When Smashburger moved into Montclair New Jersey, I just had to see what the hype was all about. Could a fast food joint possibly serve up tasty quality burgers? I soon found out that the answer was: YES! I was hooked from the first juicy bite. The concept is simple: Fresh, never frozen, 100% Angus […]
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It’s hot and humid outside and white, rose or sparkling wines seem to be what most people crave during the Summer month. Here are five wines to add to your 4th of July celebrations that won’t break the bank but will please your guests: 2009 Santiago Ruiz Rias Baixas: http://bit.ly/azn2LZ 2008 Honig Napa Valley Sauvignon […]
[Continue reading...]Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there and ‘bonne fete des peres’ to my dad, Jean-Guy, who lives in Quebec. I’m actually going to be spending Father’s Day a bit late this year as my dad and his spouse will be visiting me for 4th of July weekend. Now that I live closer […]
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Casa Mono is a cozy Spanish tapas restaurant in Gramercy Park and the brainchild of Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. The superb cooking is creatively prepared by chef Andy Nusser. The first thing you’ll notice when you arrive at this restaurant is that the space a small. Not small as in “I’m going to feel […]
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The 2009 Santiago Ruiz is a blend of 70% albarino, 20% loureiro and 10% treixadura. This wine is straw yellow in the glass and offers a vibrant floral nose full ripe peach and lemons. It is a well-balanced wine with many layers of intensity that could serve as an aperitif and also pair well with heavier […]
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Although light in color, this wine from Rias Baixas is anything but that in bouquet and aroma. Party in a glass is what you get from the first sniff. Nose is vibrant and screams of honey, tropical notes with lemony undertones. The 2009 Pazo Senorans Albarino is intense, creamy and well-balanced with an enjoyable crisp […]
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This beautiful pale pink wine is both light and bold! Big mouthful of the typical strawberry one is familiar with in roses, but in this case, pungent wild strawberries. The wine is creamy yet floral and contains tons of tiny bubbles that lead to a dry finish. Nice as an aperitif, but could also hold […]
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I just love Summer – sunshine, BBQs, fresh produce and my herb garden box. My guy built me a 7-foot wide and 4-foot tall garden box two Summers ago where I can grow herbs and a few small vegetables. I love the fact that I can simply walk onto my deck and pick fresh herbs […]
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I’m the first in line for new and innovative cooking and have dined at some pretty eclectic restaurants all over the world, but sometimes, old school-type dishes are what I really crave. Beef Wellington, turkey Tetrazzini, macaroni salad…stuffed tomato? Yes, stuffed tomato is a Summer favorite when tomatoes are ripe, juicy and perfect. Plus, it […]
[Continue reading...]It’s nearly Summertime and all of us are looking for simple dishes to make while entertaining friends and family. Here are five dishes to try throughout the Summer that won’t keep you away from the party. Beef Chili for a Crowd: http://bit.ly/96QARr Quick and Easy Pan Fried Smashed Potatoes: http://bit.ly/cQRipt Whole Grilled Chicken for the […]
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