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I’ve got a few favorite food/wine events that take place bi-annually in Boston.  One is the awesome Smith & Wollensky National Wine Week, which takes place in the spring and fall.  The 2012 fall event is scheduled for September 17-21.  … Continue reading →

Love this creative bottle stopper I found over the weekend at Russell Orchards in Ipswich, MA.  Definitely a conversation piece. Russell’s is a great destination for pick-your-own fruits (currently harvesting raspberries and blueberries), baked goods, local crafts (handmade soaps, art, … Continue reading →

I’ll let the caption speak for itself… What’s everyone drinking this weekend?

I’ve always been a bit intimidated by Rieslings.  I’m a dry white gal.  Sweet Rieslings don’t float my boat.  And I’ve too often been either fooled or outwitted by the Riesling bottles.  Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trocken.  Huh?  I always try to … Continue reading →

Save your pennies (or maybe your $20s is more apt): famed Cabernet Sauvignon creators, Silver Oak Cellars, is taking its iconic tower on the road for a US road trip.  And the @SilverOakTower will be making a stop in Boston … Continue reading →

Here’s what sounds like a fun night out for those of us who love good food and good beer:  “9 at The Harpoon Brewery” event.   And to make it easier on peoples’ schedules, they’re hosting two evenings: Monday, June 11 and Monday, … Continue reading →

I was beyond excited to discover that my beloved Red Sox are now serving up Dark n Stormys for the masses in the stands.  For the uninitiated (including the beer vendor whom, when asked where I could purchase the drink, … Continue reading →

My friends at @Corkcicle reminded me that today is National Wine Day.  Not that we ever need an excuse to pop open a bottle on a Friday night.  But this gives us even more of a reason.  (I think I’m … Continue reading →

Chardonnista clued me in to Banshee Wines not long ago.  As Banshee says on its site, the winery “owns no vineyards of its own (yet!) but works in lock-step with high-end vineyard owners and wineries to produce wines of depth, purity and … Continue reading →