Vespaio–hosts a five course Italian dinner paired with wines from Bruno Rocca of Barbaresco. $150, reservations by phone at 512-441-6100. Thursday April 20, 2017. It’s Italian Market–hosts a Tour D’Italia tasting this Friday April 21, 2017 from 6-8PM at the shop. They will offer samples of Vernaccia DOCG from Tuscany, Montepulciano DOP from Abruzzo, and […]
Austin
Wine Events of the Week-Austin Mar. 23 to Apr. 3, 2017
It’s Italian Market–hosts a Tour of Tuscany tasting on March 24, 2017 from 6-8 PM. FREE. House Wine–hosts a Greek Happy Hour on March 24, 2017 from 5:30-7 PM. Complimentary appetizers and $7 glasses of Greek rosé. A Greek wine flight tasting follows. Olive & June–hosts a beverage class on Amari. Explore various Italian bitters […]
Wine Events of the Week-Austin Mar. 11 to Mar. 18, 2017
Not much happening this week due to SXSW. Have a beer or a cocktail instead. And, stay safe. Austin Wine Merchant–will feature Hedges Family Estate Wines from Washington in the shop 12-3 PM on Saturday March 11, 2017. FREE. Cru–at the Domain hosts an Orma Wine Tasting on Wednesday March 15 at 6:30 PM. The […]
Lucky Robot-Austin
Lucky Robot is my go to spot on South Congress when I need to grab a bite before a show at the Continental Club or C-Boy’s. It’s a casual Japanese restaurant with a varied menu including sushi (including daily tsukiji market choices), rolls, hot and cold apps, salads, starters and hot bowls. The location can’t […]
Wine Events of the Week-Austin Mar. 4 to Mar. 10, 2017
Wine Down Wednesday–at the Arboretum April 5, 2017 from 6-8 PM. Visit four wine stations for tastings while sampling hors oeuvres and listening to live music. Details available in link. The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas–hosts their annual Rare and Fine Wine Auction at the JW Marriot on April 8, 2017 at 5:30 PM. […]
Wine Events of the Week-Austin Mar. 4 to Mar. 12, 2017
Austin Wine Merchant–will pour Vini Vari Italiani (google translate it) from 12-3 on Saturday March 4 from 12-3 at the shop. FREE. Lenoir–hosts Chef Rémi Fournier for a “Wine Garden Takeover” on Saturday, March 4 from 5-10 PM. He will pair various dishes with Loire Valley wines. No tickets or reservations needed. Nightcap–offers a Burgers […]
Wine Events of the Week-Austin Feb. 26 to Mar. 5, 2017
The Backspace–hosts a tasting with Cerretto Winery of Piedmont on Monday February 27, 2017. Antipasti will be served along with offerings from Cerretto, expect quality Barolo and Barbaresco. Tickets are $49 and available via link. Olive and June–features a three or five course pasta tasting menu to celebrate their fifth anniversary through February 28. Free […]
Winebelly-Austin
There’s a reason that Winebelly, a relatively unassuming little place in South Austin regularly lands on lists of the best wine bars in the city or country. Most recently listed by Timeout Austin and previously by Wine Enthusiast magazine, Winebelly deserves its spot on every one. I simply can’t resist a nicely priced list, so […]
Wine Events of the Week-Austin Feb.12 to Feb. 19, 2017
Austin Wine Merchant–offers tastings of dry red Wines from the Douro River Valley in Portugal on Saturday February 18, 2017. 12-3 PM, FREE. Olive and June–features a three or five course pasta tasting menu to celebrate their fifth anniversary through February 28. Free glass of bubbles included with each purchase. Reservations available via link. The […]
Kemuri Tatsuya-Austin
Live Oak Barbecue came and went before I even got there….and it’s 2 blocks from my house. But, thankfully, I got over to it’s unlikely replacement, Kemuri Tatsuya. Kemuri has had a generous line and wait since opening just a few weeks ago. It not only replaced Live Oak, but kept much of the facade, […]