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Sherry dinner at Azafran
) and wished we’d had more room for. Dessert was a very nice almond tart. I wish I had taken better notes on the actual sherries, as the printout I have just has the type: Manzanilla, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, Amontillado and...
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Martini in Seattle
that I’ve finished my tirade, I’m gonna break my own rule. Try replacing the vermouth with half an ounce of good amontillado sherry. Then two olives. Tell 'em at Tini Big’s it’s a Chucktini.
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Dinner for 20
Il Buco on Bond Street is a great choice. They have a downstairs cellar that is very cool: supposedly E.A. Poe used it as the model for the Cask of Amontillado. The cellar holds about 25 and they charge a minimum, not a fee, of...
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cool place in village/soho/tribeca to celebrate 21st bday
Il Buco is quite swank. Try to sit in the wine cellar. supposedly that’s where Poe got the inspiration for "The Cask of Amontillado". a little more pricey but atmosphere is aweso
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Shelf life of Port and Sherry
for Amontillado. Don’t believe me? Take it up with my Tio Pepe!
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Sherry Recommendation for Stir Fry
Don’t use a cream sherry or amontillado. Buy a pale, dry sherry. There are lots of brands (E and J is one). Look for one in the $10-15 range. It is fortified, so it will last for quite a while. If you buy fresh ginger, you...
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Dry Sack Sherry - Opinions [Moved from Spirits board]
, Manzanillas and Amontillados.
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condiments to serve w/ cheese
If you have access to Andante’s Minuet, serve with Claudia Fleming’s roasted and spiced medjool dates splashed with a little amontillado sherry.
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Question for Londoners
Harvey’s Club is an Amontillado Sherry that is widely available in supermarkets and off licences in the UK. For specific outlets I suggest you check out the Harvey’s web site, if there is one. They’re part of the...
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"Drinks plus" for 6-8 people downtown
that fino to amontillado continuum) or an apertif-wine(s)- port pairing menu. We may well end up there, but it seems we’re starting off at Xunta.
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Sherry in Cooking
I ikeep dry sherry on hand for cooking and sipping. Usually an Amontillado which is kind of medium dry. I use it alot in Asian cooking. When I have found myself without any I’ve substituted gin very successfully.
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should i purchase recently bottled Sherry wine for cooking?
Old Sherry, as designated on the back label similarly to Cognac, is good for a long time once opened. I’ve had 30-yr Amontillado's open for months and they are still fresh. But Sherry is a fortified wine, and will keep once...
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Christmas wines
Starters: Bubbly’s a natural. Fino or amontillado sherry is great with olives and nuts. First: A Tuscan white. Dry rosés and light, austere reds would also be a possibility were it not for the next course. Main: The classic...
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Sample Wine Bar
(I may not be getting this exactly right so don’t sue me). Sounds a little off-putting at first but it works really well. A nice draft beer, a glass of amontillado sherry, some wine and a plate or two of food and...
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Multiple wine pairings with bouillabaisse
amontillado could go with bouillabaisse? Thanks for your help in advance.
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