Drink: Wine – Wander, Eat, and Tell

Want to drink in an Italian sunset by the glass? (think Puglia in rosé)

Puglia rosés have many of the characteristics of the rich reds made from the same grapes. They’re bright and crisp enough to enjoy on their own. Yet, complex and structured enough to take to dinner.

winter warming cocktails

Are you looking for drinks to pair with your new hygge lifestyle? You don’t have to be in Denmark to appreciate the snuggly warmth of a good hot cocktail!

Bella Toscana

In February of 2020, we drove from Rome through Tuscany and beyond. Little did we know this really was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Wander, eat, and drink through Tuscany with me!

Opera|02: Not That Kind of Opera

What will you find at Opera|02? A bit of everything the region is famous for. And if you only have a short time in the area, this is the place.

Orvieto: Street Art, Food, and Wine

Wander the streets of old Orvieto and be enchanted. Of course, it’s even better after a delicious meal with local wines.

Seems I’m more into writing about beverages these days than wandering. Let’s just call this little tour of the best food pairing wines of the world a wandering of a different sort. Today I’m doing a bit of research for another article I’m writing… this will also be the basis for a tasting menu forContinue reading “Sherry”

Riesling Goes with Everything

I just submit November’s Eat and Tell column, so you should be seeing it up very soon (see the links section to the right). In it, I discuss some basics about why certain foods and beverages go together. Like people, some are very particular about the company they keep – personalities clash and nobody’s happy.Continue reading “Riesling Goes with Everything”

New York Taste – What I Did Last Night

Last night marked my third year working the New York Magazine “New York Taste” event at Skylight in Soho with our restaurant L’Ecole. Of all the tasting events we participate in, this is my favorite. For such a high-profile event, it is intimate and warm – enjoyable for guests and chefs alike. We were in goodContinue reading “New York Taste – What I Did Last Night”