Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
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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Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit is the premier culinary and wine event in Las Vegas with a culinary lineup that is unparalleled in scale. The Cosmopolitan, Caesars Palace, The Venetian, The Cromwell and MGM Resorts International roll out the red carpet for food devotees with exclusive dinners, the must-attend Grand Tasting and chances to meet […]
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I decanted this California Petite Sirah for 45 minutes before drinking, drank it over 60 minutes and it opened up beautifully. Looks: Darkest purple in the glass. Smell: Dark fruit/berries with some peppery notes on the nose. Taste: Blackberry flavors with plum, tobacco and leather notes. Texture and Finish: Well-structured, balanced and elegant. Long finish […]
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Yes, I’m officially on the zoodles bandwagon. Not familiar with zoodles? They’re made by spiralizing vegetables and using as you would pasta. Many grocery stores even have already-prepared zoodle packages in the produce department – mine does. Zoodles are a good way to reduce carbohydrates intake, thus reducing high blood sugar – it’s why they […]
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Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinean condiment typically made with parsley and served along with grilled steak. I sometimes make mine with just parsley, but since I love cilantro so much, I often combine the two herbs for a twist on the traditional. I use chimichurri not only on steak but also on grilled fish, as […]
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