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Got an attitude for a return at Trader Joe's
Mister Cashier Sir, I’d like a refund on the two cases of Robert Mondavi Reserse Pinot Noir ($22/per) because every last bottle was corked." "Where are the bottles? Oh – well this happened three weeks ago at my...
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The perfect Foodie Wedding--what would you do?
on in the evening, in the dark, with a roaring fire in the firepit (we don’t have hot summer nights in Western WA!) I want grilled hamburgers (local organic grass fed!), real jerk chicken, Reed’s ginger beer, scads of...
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So what did you eat for lunch today? Home cooked, leftovers or nuttin'?
My boyfriend got off early from work so I made a special wintery lunch— beef stew, spring mix salad with tomatoes and bleu cheese, and sourdough garlic toast. I had pinot noir and he had a newcastle brown ale. [The stew was...
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best soft drink ever
GUS (Grown Up Soda) in Meyer Lemon and Cranberry Lime are mighty fine. Another great line is Vignette. They make non alcoholic sodas from wine grapes. I have a Pinot Noir in m fridge right now, this summer we’ll be carrying...
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November 2008 COTM The Art of Simple Food: Pasta, Bread & Grains
gem, roasted red beets, and shaved pink (!) carrot. Very nice w/ a pinot noir rose from Burgundy.
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Dinner in Sarasota?
to be talking about wine and he ended up selling me a not-on-the-wine-list pinot noir out of his personal cellar that had a “Do not sell” sticker on it — and he gave me a terrific price on it, too. Now whenever...
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What is the quintessential food of your town?
a great business in season. Instead of food I think Oregon is known for great Pinot Noir and a huge hand crafted micro beer industry. No food, just alcohol.
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Guy Savoy: A 3-Star Experience?
's sweetness. Texture-wise, I had no complaints, as the flesh was rare and tender, replete with a wonderfully crisp, savory skin. 4: Foie-Gras “en Papillote” and Radish Bouillon | « Radis-Foie » André Ostertag,...
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California Mexican vs. Tex Mex?
and some up-n-coming Pinot Noirs at your disposal! If you ever get the chance, Cloudy Bad does a Late Harvest Riesling that is to die for. Small production, but better than 90% of the GR Eiseweins, and at 1/10th the price. Wish...
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DineLA- running reviews of places so far
prominently when they hand you menu. wines by glass (tasty, dry prosecco, fantastic brewer clifton pinot noir for a mere $20/glass (it retails for $75/bottle), so $20 is truly a good price). all in all, a very nicely done...
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Great Chinese in Tampa!
not serve liquor, but you can bring your own beer or wine and they’ll bring you glasses. We saw a couple sharing a bottle of La Crema pinot noir and thouhgt, "How perfect! That will be us next time."
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Duo: New Stamford Restaurant
be attentive and appreciative rather than rude and dismissive...but I can see how you felt you kept being interrupted. I went back last night (Thurs) and had that GREAT chocolate dessert with a glass of pinot noir. It was...
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Good food near Wardman Park Marriott (DC)?
on Wisconsin for Guapo’s for pretty good but not great Mexican at a reasonable price and Le Chat Noir for great galettes at a really good price. LCN is about a 10 minute walk up Wisconsin.
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Where are the bad La Voile and Angela's reviews?
've never heard of. I say I was thinking more along the lines of a Pinot Noir. He looks at me and blinks, still pointing to the Champagne. I consider switching to french but don’t want to insult his comprehension of...
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stumped for wedding gift....your go-to gift?
glasses and a nice bottle of a small production Pinot Noir from my cellar.
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