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 was visiting NY with my family my freshman year of high school. I really wish I appreciated food and dining back then as much as I do now! My…
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 my love to those around me. In my single days it was wine, cheese, and chocolate nights with my galentines; this year, my man went all out to treat me…
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 cioppino. We brought an Italian Cabernet Franc and they opened a Napa Malbec and an older vintage of one of my favorite Zinfadels. It was a feast of epic proportions!…
Another win from the bargain bin at Benchmark Wines, we served this 1995 Bordeaux Blend from Chateau Guiraud Cheval Blanc with Christmas dinner and it was delicious! Not to be confused with this Cheval Blanc, but still good in it’s own right! The wine was most-likely a blend of predominantly Merlot mixed with a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, typical of blends…
They say your tastes change as you age, and I can say I’m starting to appreciate more lighter-style reds vs. the bold Cabernets I favored in my “youth”. Pinot Noir has become a go-to, it’s food friendly and crowd-pleasing; a win-win. I recently tried this 2014 Hibou Pinot Noir; a small production Pinot from the the Russian River Valley. It was absolutely delicious. Maybe…
After 8 years (8 years?!?!) in NYC, I’ve been lucky to explore much of the east end of Long Island. I realized late this fall that this past summer was my first summer with no trip out East and I missed it! My mom came to visit so I used that as a perfect excuse to pop out for a quick 24 hour trip to…
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 favorite season, surrounded by family and friends, with so much good wine and food and travel. 2016 really ended on a high. Below are my #bestnine posts from Instagram in…
I threw a dinner party just before Thanksgiving kickoff and poured one of my favorite producers, Rivers Marie. We started with the 2014 B. Thieriot Vineyard Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast, the perfect compliment to Epoisses cheese (a Burgundian cheese that pairs wonderfully with Chardonnay). With just 20% new oak, this wine is crisp and clean while also achieving a roundness on the finish, aka…
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 we needed. We started with a steak from Hudson and Charles. This Cabernet Franc hails from the Chinon AOC. The Joguet family had been growing grapes in the Loire Valley…
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 in on a Friday night for a quick 48 hours. Our main event was the Texas State Fair. The fair is now over for this year but I highly recommend…
