I hope everyone had a lovely MDW! To kick off the summer, my man and I enjoyed dinner at the bar of Cafe Altro Paradiso, a spot that’s been on my list for a while…
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Restaurant Round Up – April Eats
I’m trying something new here and sharing highlights of restaurants I tried and dishes I ate over the past month. In NYC there’s never a shortage of new places to try (I have an Excel…
Wine Wednesdays – 2014 Domaine Bergeret Christian Et Fille Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge
I can’t keep up with this weather, today it’s 60 degrees and last weekend might have been the coldest I’ve ever been in my 8 years in NYC! On Friday night I had ambitions to…
Wine Wednesdays – 2015 Wind Gap “Soif”
I’m late to the game but I just discovered the Tavern at Gramercy Tavern. It’s the perfect spot for a casual lunch at the bar or after-work drinks. I first visited the restaurant when I…
Wine Wednesdays – Champagne and Lobster: Agrapart & Fils “Terroirs”
What are everyone’s thoughts on Valentine’s Day? Just another day? Something to be celebrated? I’ve always liked the holiday. I see it as an excuse to bake up sweet treats and a reminder to express…
Wine Wednesdays – Cioppino Night
I can’t think of anything better than a rich, hearty, seafood stew on a cold night, unless that meal is paired with two lovely red wines, now we’re talking! Family friends treated us to homemade…
Looking Back on 2016 – And That’s A Wrap
I know, I’m a little late to this whole “2016 recap” thing and apologies for my absence in the past month. I took full advantage of being truly present and enjoying every minute of my…
Travelogue – Dallas and What I Ate At The Texas State Fair
Why Dallas you may ask? Not exactly the most exotic location, but I had some dear friends move to the “Big D” and I was long overdue for a visit. The man and I flew…
More Seattle – A Very Special Food and Wine Experience at Canlis
As I mentioned, one of the highlights of my Seattle trip was dinner at Canlis. Run by the 3rd generation of the Canlis family, this is fine dining at its peak, in a beautiful setting with floor…
Travelogue – Weekend in Seattle
Despite having grown up in Northern California, I’m ashamed to say I have spent very little time in the Pacific Northwest. With so much buzz in the culinary and wine scene, it’s been on my…