Mostly wine related, perhaps a review of one or more wines, or a wine tasting. Sometimes other beverages as well – spirits, or even non-alcohol drinks, if you can believe that!
New York City – My e-mail box went empty for several days, other than the ubiquitous offers for various erectile dysfunction products, credit cards, and pleas for help in transferring millions out of one country or another. I chalked it up to the holidays, I chalked it up to you guys giving me a break… Read More Just Noodling…
New York City – My friend John has just accepted the position of general manager of I Trulli, 122 East 27th Street, which has always been one of my favorite Italian restaurants in town. The thing I like most about it is that it’s “honest food” and the restaurant relies on the quality of the… Read More The White Cones of Puglia
New York City – After our little “Eve” pary having been such a classic of the genre, I accepted an invite from my friends Warner and Jean out in Brooklyn, for which I still have a valid travel visa, for a possibly slightly more traditional Xmas day dinner. I didn’t do any of the cooking,… Read More And a More Traditional Day of…
Buenos Aires – Hang around this city long enough and someone is sure to recommend El Cuartito, Talcahuano 937, in the Centro area, as ONE OF THE, if not THE, best pizza places in town. One local wag who pops up on blogs and various websites every now and again spent four paragraphs on one… Read More Pizza, Pasta, and a Tree
Buenos Aires – Several local friends had asserted that the parrilla Miranda, Costa Rica 5602, in Palermo, was a must. One or two even claimed it was likely the best parrilla in the city. That’s a pretty big claim in a city that specializes in steakhouses. Having heard it more than once, I’d decided to… Read More Energy and Steak
Buenos Aires – A couple of recently sampled wines: Rodas Colección 12 Sangiovese Rosé 2005 – Once again, ripe, dead-on varietal character from this line. Flavors of strawberry, cherry, and peach, perfect for a hot spring or summer evening. One of the better Sangiovese rosés I’ve had. Highly recommended. San Telmo Sauvignon Blanc 2005 –… Read More A Little Vino
Buenos Aires – I was invited to attend the inaugural tasting of a new wine tourism group, Buenos Vinos, last night. Launched by three completely charming young women, this group is offering an introduction to Argentine wine for tourists and locals alike. There intent is to offer tastings several times per week, each led by… Read More Buenos Vinos
Buenos Aires – One of the things foodies love is finding a place that just wows them from the moment they walk in. At least that’s how I feel. I’ve heard, casually mentioned, a place called 788 Food Bar, Arenales 1877, in Recoleta, as a place “worth checking out sometime.” Let me just say up… Read More 788 – Attention to Detail