Gotta Have the Key Lime Pie Too .... It takes a lot to make the Insider pause when doing the NSI quiz. But when Brian Johnson, the GM of Miami's legendary restaurant, Joe's Stone Crab, remarked he had been with the restaurant for 39 years, I couldn't help looking up from my pad and give [...]
Did You Say Steak ... A steakhouse. At first glance, everyone thinks they're all the same, with varying degrees of approval on how well their steak is prepared and served. But that kind of thinking is doing a grave disservice to the men and women who really make a tremendous effort to make their steakhouse standout in a vast [...]
Had a Blast ... Well, the 18th SOBE festival, which takes place mostly in South Beach, FL has come and gone, and what can one say, but what a lot of fun times, great eats and sipping were available down along Collins Ave and South Beach. Lee Schrager, the man who dreamed up the fest, [...]
Detox Into Lunch ... When on the road and am asked what I do, I’m often told how lucky I am. And I couldn’t agree more. But writing about food and wine on the road can take its toll. Not that I’m complaining. I find those whiny types really annoying. But when I bounced into [...]
Winemaker Quider returns to SOBEWFF... Ferrari-Carano's Executive Winemaker, Sarah Quider, has poured her wines at SOBEWFF before and loved the experience. So it was a natural to have her return to showcase their wines at Eden Roc Hotel in the Key Biscayne Room on Friday, Feb 22nd at 4 pm. Ferrari -Carano has long been at the [...]
We are Drinking Some Merlot.... In 2014, after more than a decade of mastering the Duckhorn Vineyards style, Renee Ary was named the fourth winemaker in the four-decade history of Duckhorn Vineyards. In the years that have followed, Renee has been recognized for making some of the finest wines in the history of Duckhorn Vineyards. With that [...]
Antica at SOBEWFF's Best of the Best... One of the most prestigious wine and food events is the South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale from Wed Feb 20 to Sun Feb 24th. As much as I love burgers, a traditional contest at the Festival, I need to be tasting wines [...]
One of the Best Fest.... One of the best food and wine events is happening in Charleston, SC., March 6-10, Charleston Wine + Food, and Napa's own Robert Mondavi Jr. of Michael Mondavi Family Estate is going to be featured in three events: “The Bottles” Tent Tasting on March 8. Next a decadent, multi-course wine [...]
Something to Celebrate... Looking for rare, new, small production and coveted wines? Acme Fine Wines located in Saint Helena has been hooking up and connecting fine wine lovers and wineries through their memberships and shop to tantalize your senses for great experiences. Acme Fine Wines's proprietor, Karen Williams, began her passion in a tasting room [...]
Dine & Wine at Del Posto... Some people think they’re silly with all those books of 101 things to do and travel to, etc. And in a way, I see their point, just do it. But on the other hand, I think you should have a bucket list that has meaning for you and have [...]
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