While I’m partial to big, decadent reds such as Amarones, there are some occasions when only Champagne will do. Whether it’s a confession of infatuation to a new crush, toasting your enduring love or marking one of life’s important milestones, Champagne is de rigueur for most of our celebrations. Maybe it’s…
New readers of my blog quickly surmise that Cara and I would love to live in Manhattan. We visit as often as we can and cherish the memories of each New York experience – whether it’s enjoying a fabulous meal at the latest trendy restaurant, taking in a current Broadway…
New York is filled with magic, but one of my favorite things to do when visiting Manhattan is to take in the latest Broadway smash and then stroll through the Theatre District to Aureole New York for an elegant late-night dinner or nightcap. If you’re lucky enough to do so…
My wife and I love the magic of Walt Disney World, but after a full day of rollercoasters, animatronics and parades (and long lines, of course), we look forward to a nice meal and a great bottle of wine. We always seem to end up in Epcot’s World Showcase, where…
Cara and I are big college football fans, so when our beloved Florida Gators are playing a night game in The Swamp, it’s a perfect excuse to open a red that is bold enough to stand up to the drama on the field yet “sippable” enough to enjoy over the…
A trip to Chicago would not be complete without experiencing Spiaggia, the Windy City’s cathedral of fine Italian dining, particularly if you’re lucky enough to be staying nearby at The Drake or have spent an afternoon shopping along the Magnificent Mile. Spiaggia, the only four-star Italian restaurant in Chicago, is…
My wife and I often lean toward Rhône reds when we’re unfamiliar with a restaurant’s menu and wine list –particularly if we’re dining in the summer. Most new-style Rhône reds are so food friendly that they’re practically a can’t-miss choice for a varied menu, and their soft tannins go down…
My wife and I are huge fans of Chef Daniel Boulud and love his exquisite flagship restaurant DANIEL. (We’re also frequent patrons of several of his other restaurants in Manhattan, including the elegantly intimate Café Boulud on the Upper East Side, Bar Boulud near Columbus Circle and db Bistro Moderne…
My wife and I were recently introduced to a 2009 “Right Bank” Red Blend from Palazzo at Highball & Harvest at the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. We were looking for a full-bodied red that wouldn’t overwhelm Highball & Harvest’s southern nouveau menu, and would pair equally well…
My wife and I recently visited Luma on Park in the trendy Park Avenue section of Winter Park, Florida. We were in the mood for a red wine to pair with Luma’s sophisticated farm to table menu, but it was a warm Saturday night and we’d been by the pool…
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