I’ve been sitting on this 2012 Tignanello by Marchesi Antinori for several months waiting to make the perfect Italian pairing. How did I do? The meatballs were made with sweet Italian sausage, ground beef and bathed in Rao’s Homemade Marinara. Broccoli rabe with garlic, shallot and lemon zest and grilled polenta with basil oil and […]
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Wine Events of the Week–Austin Nov. 29 to Dec. 6, 2017
Baretto–Hosts Catena Zapata Wine Tasting on Wednesday November 29, 2017 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Enjoy four Catena Zapata wines of Argentina paired with an Argentinian tasting menu for $35 per person. For reservations please email: info@barettoatx.com. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Sicily Meets Sardinia Wine Tasting on Thursday November 30, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM. […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Nov. 15 to Nov. 22, 2017
Second Bar + Kitchen Domain Northside–Hosts Wine Wednesday with half off Italian wines on Wednesday November 15, 2017 from 4-10 PM. Four Italian bottles will be offered at half off and select Italian appetizers will be available for $5 during happy hour. Live music starts at 6 PM. The Austin Winery–Hosts Date Night on Wednesday […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Nov. 8 to Nov. 15, 2017
Winebelly–Hosts Free Wine Tasting with Brooks Note Winery on Wednesday November 8, 2017 from 4 to 6 PM. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Masi Winery Presents on Thursday November 9, 2017 from 5-7 PM. Taste three wines from the Veneto region of Italy. Free. Hill Country Galleria–Hosts November Wine Walk on Thursday November 9, 2017 from 5 […]
Falvo’s in Flight
Texas has some fantastic wine these days, but if you asked me what my favorite was, I’d have to answer the Duchman Family Winery Vermentino. It’s consistently the one I gravitate towards whether I’m searching on a restaurant list in Austin or buying for a party on a sunny Texas day. The Duchman Family Winery […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Nov. 1 to Nov. 8, 2017
Second Bar + Kitchen Domain Northside–Hosts Wine Wednesday with half off Italian wines on Wednesday November 1, 2017 from 4-10 PM. Four Italian bottles will be offered at half off and select Italian appetizers will be available for $5 during happy hour. Live music starts at 6 PM. III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts Crown Jewels Wine […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, 2017
Italic–Hosts Italian Wine Social on Wednesday October 25, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM. Enjoy Italian wine selections, Aperol Spritz cocktails, pizza and mini foccacia sandwiches. Tickets are $15 at Eventbrite prior to event or $20 at the door. Antonelli’s–Hosts Public Event for Women: Wine & Cheese Tasting at Antonelli’s sponsored by the Junior Austin […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Oct. 18 to Oct. 25, 2017
The Austin Winery–Hosts Date Night on Wednesday October 18, 2017 from 4 to 10 PM. Get a cheese plate, a bottle of select wine and a sweet treat for $30. It’s Italian Cucina–Hosts Wines of Antinori tasting on Thursday October 19, 2017 from 5-7 PM. Wine specialist John Paul will pour three of his selections. […]
Wine Events of the Week–Austin Oct. 4 to Oct. 11, 2017
Second Bar + Kitchen Domain Northside–Hosts Wine Wednesday with half off Italian wines on Wednesday October 4, 2017 from 4-10 PM. Four Italian bottles will be offered at half off and select Italian appetizers will be available for $5 during happy hour. Live music starts at 6 PM. III Forks Prime Steakhouse–Hosts $25 Australian Wine […]
It’s Italian Cucina
After several months of mourning the loss of It’s Italian Market on East 7th Street, my husband and I finally got to celebrate the opening of It’s Italian Cucina on South Lamar. At the old location on East 7th, the gregarious chef, Al Fini, was a huge draw for his popular Italian wine happy hours. […]