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Category Archives: Links
A new west end pub with great food, beer and yes, wine!
Everyone wants a pub to call their own and now you can at MyPlace Pub in the Bloor West Village. And according to owner/chef Brad Long they’ve only been open a week and they already have regulars! And I … Continue reading
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It’s all touch and go at CLO wine bar
It really is ‘touch and go’ at CLO Wine Bar. When I was in NYC this week, I stopped by the bar, located in the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle. When you walk in, you are greeted by a … Continue reading
The Stockyards Pulled Pork Sandwich and Oregon Pinot Noir
Since having recently come back from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, I have had hankering for Oregon Pinot Noir. But what would I pair with it? I’ve been craving a really good pulled pork sandwich and decided to try The … Continue reading
The Bachlorette, Wine Cellars and Sabering
One of my weaknesses is the often silly Bachelor/Bachelorette reality show. Don’t ask me why, but every season I’m hooked. Perhaps, I’m fascinated by people looking for love on national TV or perhaps the show is much easier to watch … Continue reading
A Sonoma Wine Tasting To Remember
Last Thursday, I attended this fantastic event held here in Toronto and thought I would share some of the highlights for me at this tasting. Let’s begin with some whites:
Triscuits, Cheese And Your Favorite Chardonnay
Yes, it’s true Nabisco Foods (the company that owns the Triscuit brand) is getting into food and wine pairing. The September 30, 2008 issue of Wine Spectator has a two-page ad from Triscuit featuring their “Rosemary & Olive Oil” cracker … Continue reading
El Dorado Kitchen: Lunching In Beautiful Downtown Sonoma
Looking for a diversion between wineries? Then head to El Dorado Kitchen located in downtown Sonoma where they serve lunch and dinner daily and brunch on Sunday. I had the opportunity to dine here for lunch on my way to … Continue reading
Rockin' & Rollin' in the Stag's Leap District
Where else can you listen to Led Zepplin and taste an amazing Cabernet Sauvignon but at Cliff Lede Vineyards located in the heart of the Stag’s Leap District. I was greeted by Rikki, who would be giving me a personal … Continue reading
Sherry: Not Just For Cooking Anymore
When you think of Sherry, a few things come to mind. It might have been your Great-Aunt Matilda’s favorite drink (does Harvey’s Bristol Cream come to mind?). You may love to cook with it or you may associate it with … Continue reading
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