Friday I attended a book signing and tasting at Clos du Bois for Perfect Pairings by Evan Goldstein MS. Three wine styles by Clos du Bois were presented with three small bites prepared by Feast Catering using recipes in the book... (4 replies, last updated by feastcatering March 24, 2007)

to be perfect). Can something close be achieved in our third coast? Part of the problem is one of consistency. It is a mixed bag. I think we all recognize that things vary day by day, depending on many variables. We also... (7 replies, last updated by Seth Zurer May 8, 2002)

is treating it. If the pairings are as good as many, that I have experienced, you might get introduced to food w/ wines that pair perfectly, and each add something to the mix. Do not be amazed, if you develop a new love for wine,... (3 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt June 19, 2007)

I totally agree with jarona that a Sauternes is the perfect match for this dish! The Sauternes in our wine cellar these days for this very pairing is the 2001 Sablettes Grand Vin de Bordeaux. (27 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt November 20, 2008)

Bill Lumsden) I think a perfect match would be from Arturo Fuente like a robusto from the Don Carlos line. Or maybe an Fuente Opus X if you want even more upscale. Or a bit more rustic, a Fuente Hemingway. The Hemingway Short... (15 replies, last updated by scubadoo97 October 12, 2009)

What would everyone drink to pair with Alba white truffle? It is going to be shaved over a cream of mushroom soup, and a plain plate of angel hair. The pairing that i have used before is with champagne and in particular the NV... (9 replies, last updated by Chicago Mike December 27, 2006)

and finely minced jalapeño together to use as a spread. ~~~ ps, that meal on santorini looked great. did you ever post here on chowhound’s octopus thread about the special “tip” on getting it perfectly done?... (13 replies, last updated by toodie jane November 15, 2009)

The opening courses all scream Champagne. Maybe especially a blancs du blancs. The pea soup would also pair nicely with an Alsatian (Tokay) Pinot Gris or a White Rhone. The mushrooms would pair well with a fuller bodied Sauvignon... (7 replies, last updated by maria lorraine June 13, 2008)

Thanks so much, I think I need to make that asap. This would actually be perfect before a family dinner I’m planning for my husband’s b-day! (12 replies, last updated by SweetPea914 October 26, 2007)

Yeah, i love wine and dessert wine in particular, but sometimes you are just trying to wedge a wine pairing in where it doesnt really belong (28 replies, last updated by moh January 4, 2008)

i looked at a few epicurious.com recipes, but each one has a different pairing. one recommends a pinot noir, one a sauvignon blanc, and one a chianti. those are all completely different styles of wine so now i feel even more... (18 replies, last updated by sohony March 29, 2009)

these wines to be light, and with some zest but not overly acidic, and perfect accompaniment to light Italian appetizers from seafood to pasta to vegetables and cheeses. Feudi di San Gregorio makes a decent one. For the veal, I... (12 replies, last updated by rootlesscosmo August 20, 2006)

post...per chance did you take notice of any other meat-free options? Also, did you notice their hours and days of operation? Seems like the perfect Sunday night place. Thanks! (5 replies, last updated by Marie June 28, 2004)

I think too often I post about a place after first finding it, but not after eating at it for years. So: Ruen Pair, which I have eaten at perhaps more than any other place in L.A. It has slowly become my favorite restaurant in... (10 replies, last updated by Curt November 22, 2002)

Fining dining comes with an inherent curse: when a restaurant receives countless accolades, one almost automatically places the establishment on a pedestal, assuming that everything will be perfect. I try to keep an open mind and... (1 reply, last updated by mapep May 28, 2007)