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Gimme some canned bubbles!

I'll never forget the day I tried Sofia for the first time. I had just finished a tango at Sofia Coppola's wedding when we raised our glasses to the bride and groom. Sofia's daddy, Mr. Francis F. Coppola, created it especially for her. Ok, Ok, I didn't go to Sofia Copploa's wedding. I got my Sofia Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine at BevMo. I cannot confirm the wedding part, but Mr. Coppola did, in fact, create it for his daughter Sofia. Some may not know that he owns a few wineries in Northern California which include Rubicon Estate and Francis [...]

By |2018-10-03T16:39:38-04:00April 27th, 2010|
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BE THE SECOND TO KNOW.

Before you can try a new restaurant or bar, you have to know it exists. With restaurants, bars and funky activities popping up like baby rabbits in spring, who, besides your high flying friend Lisa, is hitting the new places first? As much as I hate to admit what a cyber nerd I have become, I rely mostly on two email newsletters/e-zines to alert me to what’s new and exciting around me, or a town I may be visiting. THIS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE WILL BE GOOD, but it's a good start. My favorite daily e-zines are Urban Daddy [...]

By |2018-10-03T16:40:47-04:00April 20th, 2010|
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ITS JUST WATER

I have been dining out for many years and have a little pet peeve. I would like to preface this post by saying that I love to eat out and am a pretty low maintenance diner, but this particular item ruffles my feathers time and time again. Prior to ordering food at any restaurant, a waiter will usually ask if you would like still or sparkling water. They may offer up a $5-$10 bottled water first, and with waning enthusiasm offer “tap” water. Plunking down this much dough for a bottle of water that would cost $3 tops at the [...]

By |2018-10-03T16:41:09-04:00April 13th, 2010|
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FRENCHMEN, BICYCLES AND ELDER FLOWERS

I am not an expert mixologist or a booze hound, but I am a romantic. My first encounter with St. Germain liqueur was at a little bar in San Francisco. The concoction contained champagne, Hendricks gin, St. Germain and a little fresh lemon juice. I have never been a fan of mimosas or bellinis. I prefer my bubbles straight up. I was so beautifully surprised by one particular flavor that I had to ask the bartender what I was drinking. He explained that it was the St. Germain that I was noticing. He gave me a little shot glass with [...]

By |2018-10-03T16:44:10-04:00March 31st, 2010|
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I’LL HAVE SOME CHORIZO WITH MY CHEESE

I want to share those things that make me happy and usually don't cost very much. Everything is relative, but relative to a pair of shoes or a weekend getaway, these little tasty bits are pretty darn doable. DALMATIA ADRIATIC FIG SPREAD: I could tell you that figs are healthy and have tons of fiber and that these particular figs are hand picked on the coast of Croatia, but the reason I snag up a jar almost weekly at Whole Paycheck is because it tastes like heaven. I usually put it on my cheese plate along with some Lehua honey. [...]

By |2018-10-03T16:43:29-04:00March 4th, 2010|
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