Really enjoyed this wine. It’s a good example of a Saint-Estephe Bordeaux, especially for a second wine. Bold berry flavors and a super smooth finish that’s completely satisfying, particularly at about $25.
[Continue reading...]La Marca Di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco
December 8, 2009 By
The pale yellow Prosecco is a great find and a smart buy at around $12. The La Marca Di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco is light, crisp and offers a pleasant dry finish that’s citrusy and fresh. This sparkling wine is affordable enough for any occasion, but could easily be featured at special events. 90 Points – […]
[Continue reading...]2003 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon – Alexander Valley
December 8, 2009 By
This dark ruby wine is a big mouthful of ripe berries with woody herb nuances. It offers soft-ish, refined tannins but, if I must be critical, an understated finish. Somewhat pricey at around $80, but an overall very good wine.
[Continue reading...]Will Make Suicidal Drive for Food and Wine
December 5, 2009 By
Tonight, my party and I have dinner plans at Cafe Panache, about an hour away in Bergen County, and I’m going to fight the snow blizzard to get there just so I can uncork the 2 wines I purchased for the evening. Crazy? Only if the food turns out badly of if my wine is […]
[Continue reading...]Can't-Miss Offer from Cult Vines
December 2, 2009 By
A while back I wrote about CultVines‘ Cabernet and Roussanne and they just sent me a very neat offer that I thought I’d pass on: “Send some Holiday Cheer and receive Gary Vaynerchuck’s Book, “Crush It” for free! Well folks, it’s that time of the year again, but this year we’ve got great news! After two long […]
[Continue reading...]Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant – Irish Food Revisited
December 1, 2009 By
I recently attended the Executive Girlfriends Group’s annual meeting in Orlando at beautiful Omni Champions Gate Resort. While the event was a great networking opportunity, one of the highlights was the fantastic dinner that Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon of Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant personally prepared for our group. When we were informed […]
[Continue reading...]Restaurant Review: Tasserts
November 29, 2009 By
Tasserts, in Florham Park, opened its doors in 2003. Not a derivative of ‘desserts’, Tasserts is a combination of ‘Natassia’, the chef’s daughter, and ‘Robert’, his father, the unassuming restaurant in a suburban strip mall, is a Morris County gem that shines bright. The room is trendy, a bit retro and comfortable with […]
[Continue reading...]Restaurant Blue Pepper
November 18, 2009 By
Blue Pepper is a very intimate space near the popular Leidseplein in Amsterdam. The restaurant is away from the touristy places, but within close proximity to the nightlife and fun of Leidseplein. First, the service at Blue Pepper is impeccable. Our server was very well-versed about the menu and the ingredients and had […]
[Continue reading...]Quebec Cretons
November 17, 2009 By
This spreadable meat dish is similar to pâté but with more texture. Cretons are a very typical eastern Canada dish served at breakfast time on toasted bread. Cretons are sometimes also served on a cheese platter. Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork 1 lb ground veal 2 onions finely minced 2 tbsp chicken bouillon granules 1 […]
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