Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Now in its 9th year, the New Jersey Beer & Food Festival will once again take place at Crystal Springs Resort from June 16 – 18. Crystal Springs’ annual celebration of all things beer happens over Father’s Day Weekend with a Chefs & Brews Dinner, beer tasting featuring over 150 beers, a golf tournament and […]
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I’m not one to turn down a Moscow Mule, a drink typically made using ginger beer and Vodka. Last summer, when I was to host a Greek-themed party, I opted to create a Greek Mule, simply replacing the Vodka with Ouzo, the famed licorice-flavored liquor of Greece. The drink was delicious and refreshing and my […]
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I love refreshing cocktails and am always looking for fun, easy-to-make recipes for summer parties. The nice folks at Bridge Lane Wine posted this neat recipe and photo on their Instagram account and agreed to let me share it with you. Blood orange and rosé wine – what’s not to love!? Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. lemon […]
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It’s official – the hottest ramen spot in New Jersey, Ani Ramen, has opened a second location in Jersey City, this time owned by Luck Sarabhayvanija, Justin “Just” Blaze, Kathleen Reyes and Chef Julian Valencia. The ramen obsessed can now SLURP. SIP. REPEAT., Ani Ramen’s by-now-famous slogan, in a location that boasts 2,000 sq. feet of […]
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Fans of Chef Todd Villani who are still withdrawing from Terre à Terre closing last May (some of you may remember my rant) should rejoice! Chef Robbie Felice (get to know this talented young chef) of the very popular Viaggio in Wayne, NJ has invited Chef Villani in his Viaggio kitchen to serve up a […]
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Check out the cloudiness of this baby in my photo – crazy stuff! Kitchen sink blend of aromas and flavors. Looks: Deep ruby in the glass. Smell: Citrus, floral and dried apricot on the nose. What isn’t on the nose would be a better question! Taste: Lemon lime flavors with hints of under-ride pear. […]
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Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, specializing in small plates that put modern twists on Italian classics and world class wines, invites guests to enjoy its Boedecker Cellars Wine Dinner at its location in the Clifton Commons on Thursday, May 4 at 7:00pm. Special guest Stewart Boedecker, creator and owner of Boedecker Cellars – founded […]
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I’m a Certified Barbecue Judge and eat my share of BBQ throughout the year. When I’m told that I have to have BBQ at a certain place because “it’s the best BBQ I’ve ever had”, I’m slightly suspicious (thanks Chef Bryan for being the person in my ear telling me I had to go to […]
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Brought this lovely Pinot Noir to my favorite gourmet pizzeria in anticipation of having forest mushroom pizza and it was a stellar pairing. Looks: Deep ruby in the glass. Smell: Wild strawberries with some earthy notes on the nose. Taste: Raspberry and cherry flavors with woodsy notes. Texture and Finish: Round, nicely-balanced with medium tannins […]
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My friend Linda posted this gorgeous pie photo on Facebook that she made for Easter that I’m glad she shared the recipe for with all of us! I love phyllo dough so this recipe called my name. She uses extra powdered sugar, so have to love that! Ingredients: 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for […]
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