The winemakers of Washington State rolled into Austin today for a trade and media tasting, and what a tasting it was! The day began with a seminar moderated by Sean Sullivan of Wine Enthusiast magazine, presiding over a panel with Master Sommelier Craig Collins, Master Sommelier Greg Harrington, and Winemaker Juan Muñoz-Oca. The takeaway for […]
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G’Raj Mahal–Aromatic White Wine Pairing Dinner
This past week we were fortunate to attend a wonderful wine pairing dinner at G’Raj Mahal. I had sadly not visited the restaurant since it moved into it’s brick and mortar location on Rainey Street, but I had been a fan of the food truck from the beginning. Aromatic whites are some of my favorites, […]
Numu-Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
The first time we visited Playa Potrero in December, we dined at Numu twice (in three days). On our second trip, we visited again with new friends. Numu is an easy five minute walk from the beach and was easily the best food I have had in Playa Portrero. It is a lovely, open air […]
Falvo’s in Flight….
Copia @theculinaryinstituteofamerica, Napa Valley. Beautifully composed small plates are presented for choosing with recommended wine pairings. Chef’s table seating offers a view of all the action. Fire roasted cauliflower with crispy fried caper chips for saltiness, raisins to add sweetness and dill. Paired with Fritz Gunderloch Rheinhessen Riesling. #falvosflights #finedining #napavalleylife #eatallthethings #mobile