Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
When he owned Epernay from 2000 – 2006, Chef Mark Papera was beloved by Montclair diners. After he sold and moved away, what was once a cozy place to devour a great meal was no longer. To the delight of northern New Jersey foodies, Chef Papera is back in the space previously housing Epernay, and […]
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Red/blueish in the glass, this young Spanish wine offers a noseful of stone fruit and earthy notes. This food-friendly Tempranillo is bright with rich fruit flavors. Pairings: Grilled lamb, garlicky shellfish, seared salmon Style: Red Wine Grape Type(s): Tempranillo Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA Price: $8.99
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Here’s a recap of the Buick Discovery Tour event I attended on Saturday as published by Devil Gourmet – http://bit.ly/15VMHmf Looks fun, doesn’t it? Have a great week, Veronique
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I sampled these sliders at the Morristown Buick Discovery Tour event last weekend. These are by far the most flavorful sliders I’ve ever had and a very good example of how delicious Michael Psilakis’ food is. Gyro Slider Spice Ingredients: 12 tbsp. Cumin 2 tbsp. Coriander 8 tbsp. Yellow Mustard Seed 2 1/2 tsp. Cloves […]
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A bit transparent red in the glass, this Oregon Pinot Noir is floral on the nose with earthy notes. In the mouth, it’s Burgundy-like in style with strawberry and cherry flavors and crisp, dry finish. Pairings: Duck, roast turkey, pasta with mushroom sauce Style: Red Wine Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA […]
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Last week, I had the pleasure of staying at the gorgeous Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas. One of the 15 restaurants at the resort is Todd English P.U.B., a charming hot spot with an extensive beer list and creative, delicious food. The traditional English pub food with a modern twist features options from the […]
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I’ve been to Mesa Grill several times, both in New York and Las Vegas. Just love the vibe of the Vegas location in Caesar’s Palace and the food’s always solid. On my latest visit, a group of us dined at the popular Bobby Flay restaurant and had a fabulous time. For starters, everyone should start […]
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Only 275 cases of this California Petite Syrah were made, so don’t be surprised to find that it’s nearly impossible to buy at your local store or online. I was fortunate enough to sample this rich, deep wine at a recent dinner. In the glass, it’s dark and leggy. The aromas are of dark fruit […]
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I sampled this delicious Pinot Noir at the New York Wine Expo and think it might just be the best wine I tried there. In the glass, it’s dark and purple-hued. On the nose, it’s fabulous – earthy, mushroomy, black cherry. In the mouth, there are ripe cherry, blackberry, chocolate flavors with a rich, velvety […]
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I sampled this wine at the New York Wine Expo last week and the first sniff of this Old Vine Zinfandel screamed – BACON! Simply a delicious Zin with all a Zin should be – big, bold, chewy, peppery, licorice-laced and in this case, smoky. At this price point and from a solid winery like […]
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