Summer may officially be over, but some may argue that this is truly the best time to explore the North and South Forks of Long Island. The beach crowds have all gone home and traffic has slowed; the beauty and splendor of the region are there for the taking! In between the two forks is a special escape, Shelter Island. After a day of…
Harvest is in full swing, and while I might not be able to experience it all at home in Napa, there’s a world of wine at my doorstep on the Northfork. It’s the perfect time to plan a weekend escape from NYC. While it can be done in a day-trip, I’d highly recommend spending at least one night to truly enjoy and savor the region….
We woke up with the sun to make the drive from Marblehead to Brimfield. Mom and I have hit many antique fairs in our days, but it was so fun to go with a specific purpose, an actual need and an entirely empty apartment to fill with furniture beyond the little trinkets. After parking, we prepared ourselves, like going to battle! For anyone planning…
Post Labor-Day, Mom and I wanted to take one more trip to enjoy those last bits of summer. We had such a fabulous time in Maine last year, we decided to spend two days in Marblehead, MA before heading to Brimfield for the world-famous antiques show, full post on that adventure coming soon. I mostly wanted to see if I could beat my record of…
I was treated to another birth-year wine (let’s face it, it’s pretty much expired next year once it hits 30 right?!). This time, a right bank Bordeaux from the Canon Fronsac appellation. We opened it right before drinking, concerned that it might quickly fall flat after opening, but what a pleasant surprise it was! Sure, it had a bit of that “old wine” smell, but…
One more rosé, because temps are in the high 80s here in NYC and I’m really not ready to let go of summer. I may have saved the best for last, Domaine Tempier is often considered the gold standard when it comes to classic Bandol rosé. Comprised of Mouvedre, Grenache, Cinsault, and Carignan, the wine is the perfect salmon pink color, with a nose of…
Wondering what to do with all of those beautiful heirloom tomatoes in the last few weeks of the season? This tart is so simple, visually stunning, and a crowd pleaser! To top it off everything can be made in advance and served at room temperature, perfect for your end of summer backyard bbqs this weekend! Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe slightly adapted from here Ingredients: Pastry:…
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 known spots the way I do now when traveling. The same few names kept popping up in all of my conversations so I made sure to add those to our…
You might not think that we New Yorkers are lucky enough to have a winery in our own backyard, but thanks to the folks at Red Hook Winery, we certainly do! Located in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the tasting room is easily accessible by the free Ikea ferry from Pier 11 in Manhattan making for the perfect little day trip. I recently made the trip…
At the tail end of our France trip, we hopped on a train and jetted across the border to Spain. We spent three days exploring Barcelona (let’s be real, eating and drinking through Barcelona). We spent the first night in this hotel, and then moved into this apartment through Airbnb. After such a fabulous experience in our apartment in Rome last year, this one was…
