III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts First Wednesday Wine Tasting on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy 6 samples of wine and hors-d’oeuvres for $25. The featured region of the month is Argentina. Please call 512-474-1776 to RSVP. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 4-7 […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Sep. 26 to Oct. 3, 2018
It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 4-7 PM. Enjoy 1/2 price on selected bottles from their extensive and award-winning Italian list. 3 Ten at ACL Live–Hosts The Wine Down on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 5 to 8 PM. Charles Smith Wines will provide samples and La […]
The Brewer’s Table–Austin
I arrived in East Austin kicking and screaming in 2011 by way of marriage to a fine gentleman named Dave, who had built a house there in 2007. One of my main objections at the time was the lack of any decent dining options on my side of the freeway save for the blessed Justine’s, […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Sep. 12 to Sep. 19, 2018
Crú at the Domain–Hosts Wine Chat-Caymus on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 6 to 7 PM. Enjoy a tasting of 4 to 5 wines paired with small bites. $30 per person. Winebelly–Hosts Winebelly is 5! on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 4 to 11 PM. Enjoy $5 glasses of wine and $5 tapas. Confituras–Hosts Biscuits […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Sep. 5 to Sep. 12, 2018
III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts First Wednesday Wine Tasting on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy 6 samples of wine and hors-d’oeuvres for $25. The featured region of the month is Oregon. Please call 512-474-1776 to RSVP. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 from 4-7 […]
Stephen F’s Bar and Terrace–Austin
Are you looking for a swanky oasis above the hustle and bustle of downtown Austin? Stephen F’s Bar is a great spot to sip a cocktail, glass of wine or local beer while gazing down on Congress from their expansive balcony. I’ve often found myself there during SXSW to escape the hectic street goings on […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Aug. 29 to Sep. 5, 2018
3 Ten ACL Live–Hosts The Wine Down on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, from 5 to 8 PM. Enjoy tastings of Charles Smith Wines while listening to Love & Chaos play a set. Bites will be provided by Living Room at W Austin and there will be a pop-up shop by Yummi Joy. The University of […]
Bonny Doon–“Le Cigare Volante”
Have you heard the story of “Le Cigare Volante?” Well, it’s a good one in American wine lore. In 1984, Randall Graham of Bonny Doon Vineyards produced his first vintage of this French named wine. His inspiration came from Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhône Valley. Randall discovered that grapes grown in the warm, Mediterranean climate […]
Falvo’s in Flight
I’ve been coming to Boulder since I was a college kid. What I’ve always admired about people who live here is their love of all things outdoors. It’s not hard to see why they love this gorgeous landscape or why they are some of the fittest people in the US. I decided I’d wake up […]
Playa Potrero Guide–Costa Rica
Are you looking for a beach getaway a bit off the beaten path? My husband and I stumbled upon Playa Potrero in December of 2016 and instantly fell in love. We had booked a week at an unfortunate AirBnB in Tamarindo, a more well known and much more touristy town about 25 minutes down the […]