Category Archives: Wine bars/Restaurants

Lambrusco Rosso “Lambrusca” Lini at Gemma

Gemma in the Bowery Hotel has been on my list of must try restaurants for some time now but since they don’t take reservations the wait for a table is usually well over an hour.  I was taking out two … Continue reading

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Eataly Visit/Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso

I recently visited Eataly in NYC, the closest you can get to all things Italian without hopping on an airplane.  A combination of Italian market and food hall, Eataly is located at 200 5th Avenue between 23rd and 24th Street. … Continue reading

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La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva 2003

Last night I took my boyfriend to STK  in the Meatpacking District to celebrate his birthday with a melt in your mouth steak and some fabulous red wine.  Being that his all time favorite wine is rioja,  I was very … Continue reading

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City Winery

This summer I had the opportunity to attend two wine and cheese pairing classes at City Winery in NYC.  Located at 155 Varick Street, City Winery is the first fully functioning winery in Manhattan and was founded by Michael Dorf.  … Continue reading

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Pinot Noir at Le Bernardin

Last week I dined at Le Bernardin,  one of the top five restaurants in NYC and one of only a select few to be awarded three Michelin stars.  For foodies everywhere this is culinary heaven and the epitome of fine … Continue reading

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