My affinity for Champagne continues! I recently checked out Riddling Widow, an underground Champagne parlor in Greenwich Village. I emailed in advance for a reservation per their website, but not sure that’s entirely necessary as…
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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…
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…
Wine Wednesdays – 2013 Viticoltori de Conciliis “Donnaluna” Aglianico
These days, my favorite Saturday nigh activity is a nice dinner out with my girlfriends. One recent Saturday with the true chill of fall in the air, we wanted something cozy. I think Sarah’s specific…
Wine Wednesdays – 2015 Nittnaus Heideboden Pinot Blanc
This might be my unofficial Pinot Blanc month, with 2 posts toting this sometimes sleeper varietal. It’s become a favorite, often offering a reasonable price-point on many wine lists and is typically very food friendly…
Wine Wednesdays – Marc Pesnot 2014 Nuitage
It’s no secret that Wildair is one of the best new restaurants in NYC, BA even says so. I first visited towards the end of last year and it’s become one of my favorite new…
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…
Wine Wednesdays – 2014 Peter Zemmer Punggl Pinot Bianco
I keep a note in my phone with a run-on list of restaurants by neighborhood that I want to try. It seems like every time I cross one off, another is added, there’s a never-ending…
Wine Wednesdays – Le Turtle
When dining out I typically order off of the bottle menu; it’s more economical and let’s not kid ourselves, I typically want more than 1 glass. But when dining with friends with different taste preferences,…
2016 Kips Bay Decorator Show House
I spent an afternoon on the Upper East Side touring the gorgeous Decorator Show House. Each year, interior designers transform a Manhattan home into a showcase for their brilliant craft. The house is open for…