It’s taken a turn towards true fall here in NY, with a rainy day that would not quit yesterday! I pulled out this Chinon for steak night and it was just the cozy, warming wine…
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Wine Wednesdays – 2015 Triennes Rosé
Earlier this summer, I took advantage of a quiet weekend in the city and snuck into Pasquale Jones for dinner. We sat at the bar and kicked off our meal with a bottle of rosé…
Auberge de L’ill – A Dining Experience to Remember
I realized I never shared the third and final 3-star dinner celebrating my 3 decades. While in Alsace back in April we dined at Auberge de L’ill, one of the oldest Michelin-starred restaurants. 3-stars for…
Wine Wednesdays – Eating and Drinking Champagne in Champagne
One more post to round out my France travelogue! I wanted to highlight some of the amazing food and wine we enjoyed in and around the Champagne region outside of our visits to Henri Giraud…
Wine Wednesdays – Wine Tasting in Champagne Pt. 2 Moet & Chandon
In contrast to our first appointment at smaller producer, Henri Giraud, our second appointment we went back to the OG and arguably the founder of it all, Moët & Chandon. At first I was hesitant…
Wine Wednesdays – Wine Tasting in Champagne at Henri Giraud
From Alsace, we drove 4 hours west to Epernay in the heart of Champagne. I have a newfound love for bubbles after our trip. I always found it too sweet and gave me a headache,…
Wine Wednesdays – Wine Tasting in Alsace
One highlight of our time in Alsace was our day of wine tasting. I’ll admit I don’t have much experience with Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris, the main grapes grown in this region, so…
Spring in France, Chapter 2 – Alsace
A bit worse for wear after a late night out in Paris, we made our train to Strasbourg and continued on our journey. The cathedral in Strasbourg is the most beautiful shade of pink….
Wine Wednesdays – Dinner at Spring, Paris
Our first night in Paris we enjoyed a delicious meal at Spring; a French restaurant with an American chef. The restaurant offers a nightly pre-set menu with optional wine pairings. From the moment we walked in…
Spring in France, Chapter 1 – Paris
It’s been a whirlwind 2 months of celebrations. I admit, I took any and every opportunity to celebrate this new decade. I kicked things off in early April with a trip to France. An…