A Daring Pairing
Last week I was approached by our Wine Acquisitions Director, Christy Canterbury, who came to me with a lovely dilemma. She had been invited to a charity auction called “Taste of the Earth” held by...
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At the Movies:
This past May, I read an article in the NY Times Dining section that grabbed my attention. In “Pairing a DVD and a Drink Takes Care,” Wendell Jamieson explored a different genre of pairing from what we...
View ArticleA View from a Tasting
This past Saturday we had a terrific tasting event at our Studio del Gusto: France vs. Italy. Since as far back as I can remember, these two countries have been forced to measure up in almost...
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Go-To-Wine Tuesday
It’s autumn, and I’m drawn to rustic harvest treats. Apple cider, salted caramels, and pumpkin pie are all seasonal staples, but this year I’m obsessively drawn to butternut squash filled homemade...
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Rules are Meant to be Broken
I’m breaking a rule. I’m pairing a white wine with red meat. The dish in question is a favorite of mine created by our very own Chef Kevin Sippel: a simply prepared roasted duck breast on a bed of...
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Lobster Rolls Pose No Challenge (Or Do They?)
A lobster roll from "Lunch" on the Montauk Highway. I was out with some colleagues this past weekend when we decided to take a late-night pit-stop at a local crab shack for some lobster rolls. I’ve...
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Taking Respite in Pescetarian Fancies and Good Wine
After counting bottles of wine sold, adding up numbers, and dealing with the ins-and-outs of managing financial and operational enterprises, I find solace and indulgence in the evening’s respite....
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Five Wines for Fall
October–and, with it, fall–approaches. I can feel it in my bones, the dark that falls just a little earlier each and every day, the wind that howls just a little bit louder, and the intensified hustle...
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Recipe: Cavatelli Pasta alla Amatriciana
The Fall Equinox is today! As this cooler weather starts to roll into New York, our appetites change for something a little heartier and warming to our tastes. For a recommendation on what we should...
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