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Salon, part deux

This past Sunday was our second Salon. I generally do not care to have cocktails with food.  Before, after, or on their own, absolutely, but the complex flavors and high alcohol content make cocktails a challenge when it comes to … Continue reading

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Blogging Scholarship

Submit your food or beverage blog idea for a chance to win a scholarship to the Food Blogging Class with Steven Shaw (scholarship value is $695). The class runs on Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:45pm from May 19, 2011 to June 23, … Continue reading

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Distinctive White Wines of Alto Adige

…is the title of a seminar I attended today, and distinctive they were. Some fun facts about Alto Adige: *300 days of sunshine per year.  Wouldn’t that be nice? *It’s the smallest region in Italy – 50% larger than New … Continue reading

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So Much Pretty

One week from today, my sister-in-law has a book coming out.  You can pre-order it from Amazon.  You can read more about the book and about her on her website. My favorite review for it so far is the LA … Continue reading

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Blending at Brooklyn Winery

On Monday night we attended the JBF Greens event, “Blending at Brooklyn Winery“.  I hadn’t been out to Brooklyn Winery yet, which just opened last fall.  The space was impressive; shiny new tanks, a temperature-controlled barrel aging room, a pretty … Continue reading

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Salon pics

A big thank you to Anne, Ethan, and Marcella and her team for putting together a fantastic event this past Sunday! This was the line-up: 1st pairing rupert consider bardwell farm west pawlet, vt raw cows’ milk – mellow corn … Continue reading

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Sunday Salons

Chanterelle, Karen and David Waltuck’s beautiful TriBeCa restaurant, hosted a series of Sunday Salons a few years back.  They were some of the best food-related events I had ever been to.    An exploration of food and art, the topics ranged … Continue reading

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USQ Martini Bowl

From the website of Union Square Wine & Spirits: Event Date: Saturday, February 05, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Description of tasting: Join USQ to kick off Superbowl weekend with one our most spirited tastings of the year! Martini Bowl 2011 is set … Continue reading

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Greenmarket Mixology for Holiday Cocktails

If you’re free in NYC tonight, Union Square wines is presenting, Slow Food U: Greenmarket Mixology for Holiday Cocktails with Allen Katz from 6-8 pm.  From USQ’s website: Holidays are a time for good cheer… and good cocktails.  Local, legendary, … Continue reading

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Sommelier smackdown

I just learned I’ll be competing at the 1st annual Sommelier Smackdown at the 5th annual International Chefs Congress, sponsored by StarChefs.  A multi-day, “on-the-fly” food and wine pairing contest with the chance to win a trip to Italy.  Oh.  … Continue reading

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