Every month, eight of us wine-minded friends visit a New Jersey BYOB restaurant for a wine-filled evening. It’s gotten to a point where each couple tries to outdo the others with not only top-notch wines, but also somewhat difficult-to-find bottles. For last month’s dinner, I bought a bottle of 2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Central […]
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29 April 2013 
2011 Williams Selyem Papera Vineyard Zinfandel
April 29, 2013 By
Was fortunate enough to have a friend bring this bottle of the 2011 Williams Selyem Papera Vineyard Zinfandel to a dinner party where I was able to sample it. What a big, bold, beautiful Zin. The inky black color of the wine as it hit the glass was just gorgeous. The aromas of jammy dark […]
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27 April 2013 
2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Central Coast
April 27, 2013 By
As a huge Pinot Noir fan (and who isn’t?), I thought this 2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Central Coast was pretty outstanding. It’s not easy to find, and after buying through a reputable online seller, I was eager to sip it. In the glass, it’s a beautiful, vibrant red color. The aromas are of dark […]
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26 April 2013 
Delicious Midtown Manhattan Lunch at Kellari Taverna
April 26, 2013 By
Last week, I was at a conference in midtown Manhattan and wrapped up early with the sessions, right around lunchtime. Since I was near one of my favorite restaurants, Kellari Taverna, I decided to stop in for some of the best mezzes, small plates of food, one can find on this side of Greece. The […]
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25 April 2013 
Agricola – Farm to Table Comes to Princeton
April 25, 2013 By
A few weekends ago, I made my way south to the beautiful town of Princeton, NJ to dine at the newly-opened Agricola. I “like” Agricola on Facebook and enjoyed experiencing the transformation of the space over many months into what is now a gorgeous space. By the time I arrived at the restaurant, I felt […]
[Continue reading...]JERSEY BURGERS TO BENEFIT BOSTON MARATHON VICTIMS
April 24, 2013 By
The marathon bombing events in Boston are absolutely tragic and perhaps hit even closer to home to those of us in the New York metro area. I want to share a very worthy initiative set forth by Smashburger, my favorite chain burger, that benefits One Fund Boston. Details: 13 Smashburger locations to across New Jersey […]
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23 April 2013 
POD 51 – Tiny on Space, Grand on Value and Cleanliness
April 23, 2013 By
Last week I attended a conference in Manhattan that had me looking for an affordable hotel room in the 50s. Most value-priced hotels in Midtown have spotty reputations for cleanliness, so when I came across POD 51 with its minimalistic, clean rooms, I decided to give the place a try. After a tiresome day at […]
[Continue reading...]Founder’s Fizz
April 22, 2013 By
It’s Springtime and it makes me want to start fixing cocktails to celebrate the nice weather. I just came across a delicious-sounding drink that I thought I’d share with you. It’s main ingredient is Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Sandeman, it’s the world’s leading port and sherry company. Sandeman […]
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21 April 2013 
2011 Zuani Vigne Collio Bianco
April 21, 2013 By
I prepared a light vegetarian risotto and it was such a great match to this bright and fruity wine. In the glass, this Italian white wine is vibrant yellow. A quick sniff offers fragrant fruity and wet stone aromas. The fruitiness continues on the palate with rich flavors of peach followed by a slightly honey-laced […]
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20 April 2013 
Divine Squares
April 20, 2013 By
When I was a young kid growing up in Quebec, my mom and my friends’ moms tried to outdo each other by making scrumptious treats for our birthday parties. Not only were the birthday cakes over-the-top, but moms typically sent kids home with baked treats that they wanted to be sure other moms checked out […]
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