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 and Moet & Chandon. While I wouldn’t necessarily go back to Champagne, I did enjoy the 24 hours we spent there. I just felt that Epernay and Reims were…
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 to tour at such a mass-produced domaine, these are typically the wineries I avoid back in Napa. But it was actually a really great tour that gave us a bit…
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, but I’ve explored new to me, drier styles that are the perfect way to begin a meal or as an aperitif. It feels so celebratory even on the most ordinary…
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 it was fun to try something new. These wines are mostly dry (not the typical sweet Rieslings from Germany), high in acidity, and great food wines. We started our day…
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. The highlight of the cathedral is the astronomical clock that dates back to the 1800s, although I wouldn’t say it was worth the early train to get there and see…
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 we were treated to the warmest hospitality that continued throughout the night. While each course was truly fabulous, I sadly was more focused on the experience and forgot to snap…
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 opportunity to revisit some favorite spots as well as explore new-to-me regions, it was all so amazing. We started in Paris, with 2 nights and one full day to explore…
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, I’m relegated to the by the glass list. I was excited to try Le Turtle, a new wave “French” restaurant on the Lower East Side in NYC. I scored a…
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 tours and ticket sales benefit the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. When can I move in?? The home is open for tours every day through June 9th. Custom gold…
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 members at Meadowood for over 30 years (before me!). I fondly remember Easters hunting eggs on the golf course lawn, hours in the pool, and casual Sunday dinners at The…
