Author Archive
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WWoW:Darcie Kent, Rava’s Black Jack Vineyard, Monterey County Gruner Veltliner, 2009
I am (admittedly so) a sucker for wines made with grapes grown outside of their country of origin. I am fascinated by the thought of it. I admire the vintners and growers that take risks on doing such and I become giddy legitimate work at home with anticipation before tasting these wines. The purists will scoff and […]
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WWoW: 2009 Nachise Arizona Stronghold Vineyards
When one thinks of Arizona their mind instantly conjures up pristine yet rugged visions of the Grand Canyon, the saloon-door-swinging wild west or maybe even Nicholas Cage stealing babies from Nathan Arizona, but rarely does ones mind think of generic cialis delicious, well made wines. That is reserved for the states of California, Oregon and Washington…right? Well […]
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WWoW: 2009 Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Scaia, Corvina
One of the most rewarding, wine-related aspects of my job is getting to taste a great wine that I have previously been unfamiliar with, introducing it to our team, who in turn introduce it to our guests in the restaurant. Enthusiasm is contagi cheapest viagra in uk ous and everyone enjoys trying a great wine! This happens […]
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La Dolce Vita
Life is sweet when you are having a Puccini at the Excelsior Hotel in Rome on the Via Veneto. This area was immortalized in the 1960 Frederico Fellini film La Dolce Vita. If you are looking to take a leisurely stroll stopping for cocktails along the way this is the street for you.
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Hanging with Harris
Check out our Lu Brow with Billy Harris at the Swizzle Stick Bar in Loews Hotel New Orleans. Lu served up the perfect Bloody Mary.
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Lu’s Brandied Cherries from Imbibe Magazine
Homemade brandied cherries are a simple and delicious way to dress up your cocktails. 1 lb. sweet cherries, pitted 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 2 tsp. lemon juice, fresh-squeezed 1 stick cinnamon Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup brandy Tools: cherry pitter, saucepan, ladle, jars with lids Wash and pit […]
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What will you have with your cocktail?
Cocktail correspondent Stacey Salamone visited picturesque Nemi, a small town outside of Rome, which is on the edge of a volcanic lake. Nemi has the old world feel of a medieval village. No cocktails here but really would have loved one or a good bottle of wine, and a whole day to try every item in this […]
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Friends
This bar is where the locals gather, coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening, Friends Cafe is in the Trilussa neighborhood of Rome. A Friends martini is a wonderful night cap, according to cocktail correspondent Stacey Salamone, because everything is better with Nutella.
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A Grand Combination
Life is good when you can enjoy some of your favorite pastimes together. Cocktail correspondent Stacey Salamone stumbled across this fabulous bookstore with a bar. Bibli is in the Trastevere neighborhood of Rome. It is a charming little place with a very accommodating staff and unique selection of books as well as cocktails. She recommends the […]
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Cocktails at the Hassler Hotel
Cocktail correspondent Stacey Salamone returns to Rome. The Hassler Hotel is a beautiful old world hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps . Cocktails at the Hassler Bar are like a journey back in time. The decor is elegant. The staff still where white coats. The cocktails are made from the best ingredients. And, […]