Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Today’s Mother’s Day and I want to celebrate two of the mothers in my life, my mom Diane and my sister Josee. Mom’s job was easy as she had me as a daughter and only had to worry about my sister (LOL). My sister has two gorgeous daughters who I’m proud to call my God-Daughters. […]
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I uncorked this wine that had been in my cellar the other and simply loved it. This Bordeaux-style wine offers earthy and stone-fruit aromas and a well-balanced, plummy-in-the-mouth Cabernet Sauvignon with all the finesse and elegance a California Cab should have. Pairings: Grilled meats, pasta with Bolognese sauce, mild blue cheese Style: Red Wine Grape […]
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I find myself in Las Vegas constantly for business. For anyone who’s worked a tradeshow in Vegas, you know how tiring that can be. Although I often feel like simply hanging out at my hotel to relax after work, one thing I try never to pass up is a visit to the Bellagio Conservatory & […]
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Mom brought this Canadian wine down with her when she came to visit. She served it with an Easter dinner of lamb and it was a nice pairing. This Bordeaux-style blend is an intense, deep purple/red in the glass and offers aromas of ripe berries, mocha and chocolate. I expected big, bold flavors to come […]
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We are less than one month away from the first annual Montclair Food & Wine Festival! Enter promo code “onemonth” for 20% off VIP Prelude or General Admission ticket class at the Grand Tasting on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Enter the same code, “onemonth” for 20% off the ticket price at the Gala Dinner on […]
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The décor at this popular restaurant on Barracks Row on Capitol Hill is art déco meets kitsch. There are glorious light fixtures in the front bakery / bar / waiting room that were salvaged from the old Philadelphia Civic Center and antiques (or replicas) throughout the space that add a homey, comfortable feel to the […]
[Continue reading...]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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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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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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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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