Category Archives: Events
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
