It’s summer in Texas, and the best way to spend a hot day is with a bottle of chilled white wine and your favorite food. Pedernales cellars makes some of my favorite Texas whites, and I’m going to pair them with delicious dishes for you to enjoy. One of my favorite things about the world […]
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Falvo’s in Flight
We discovered this Botani Old Vines Moscatel at G’Raj Mahal and paired it last night with a spicy clam sauce pasta and melon and prosciutto. This is a fascinating, fully dry Moscatel from Malaga. The nose reminded me of the pink plastic container of facial powder with a big puff inside that my grandmother had […]
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. […]