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,…
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A Birthday Dinner Dream – The Restaurant at Meadowood
Although I’ve been celebrating this new decade for more than a month, my man took me to The Restaurant at Meadowood for an official start to the birthday week festivities. My family have been…
Wine Wednesdays – Pronto Lambrusco
With my frequent trips home, I’ve had fun exploring new restaurants in San Francisco on my way home from the airport, it’s a completely different city than the one I grew up in! After seeing…
Wine Wednesdays – 2012 Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée Pinot Noir
Last week I was lucky enough to cross an NYC institution off my bucket list: dinner at Peter Luger. I’ve heard about this bacon for years and I just HAD to see what it was…
Dinner in Norway
If you’re ever asked if you’d like to have dinner in Norway, say yes, always say yes! I was lucky enough to receive such an invitation, and flew to Oslo, Norway for the weekend where…
Wine Wednesdays – 2012 Domaine de Chérisey Puligny-Montrachet “Hameau de Blagny”
If you’re ever wondering what food to pair with a wine, pick chicken. It goes with everything! I experienced my ultimate in chicken pairing at Zuni Cafe, their infamous roast chicken and bread salad and a…
Tapas Tour – Barcelona
Leading up to our trip everyone I spoke with couldn’t stop raving about the food in Barcelona. I spent a weekend there in college and remember the food being good, but didn’t seek out well…
Wine Wednesdays – Casa Mono + Bodegas Quinta da Muradella
In prep for my Barcelona tapas extravaganza, I recently visited Casa Mono in Gramercy for a warm-up. I’m a huge Mario Batali fan but hadn’t made a point to try his Spanish offerings (although this…
Wine Wednesdays – White Burgundy at Cochon New Orleans
Bonjour, buenos dias, hello! I’m back. What a whirlwind of a month, can’t quite believe it’s over. I have so many adventures to share with you. But first, earlier this month we enjoyed a lovely…
Wine Wednesdays – Ten Bells Wine Bar
I recently visited the Ten Bells Wine Bar on the lower east side. This place has been on my list for quite some time and I’m kicking myself for not getting down there sooner! It’s…