BYOB in MIA

You don’t have to pass on wine to save money while dining out.  Skip the restaurant’s pricey list and bring your own bottle instead! Many restaurants offer corkage fees for diners who bring wine from their personal collection.  This fee covers the service and use of wine glasses, as well as some of the revenue [...]

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2009 Part 2

Continued from Part 1 During my weekend at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival I ate and drank my way through six continents!  Here are my favorite dishes and drinks: Paris, France I had tried the escargot at previous festivals so this year I skipped the snails and tried the braised short ribs in [...]

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2009 Part 1

I’m back from my gastronomical adventure around the world!  Around the World Showcase at Epcot, that is. From September 25th through November 8th, Epcot is transformed into a paradise for food and wine fans for the International Food & Wine Festival.  Besides going on the rides you can explore countries on six continents through their [...]

Win a Copy of Gourmet Today!

Just ahead of Ruth Reichl’s appearance at the Miami Book Fair International on Monday, November 9th, you can win a copy of Gourmet Today! The cookbook builds upon the success of The Gourmet Cookbook and includes more than 1,000 all-new recipes selected by the editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine.  Every recipe was tested and cross-tested in [...]

Famous Chefs & Food Writers Appearing at Miami Book Fair International

Miami Book Fair International, an eight-day literary party in downtown Miami returns this November with a number of noted authors including some well-known chefs and food writers. The fair, founded by Miami Dade College and community partners, is now in its 26th year.  It kicks off on Sunday, November 8th with the popular Evenings With… [...]

AG Pick: 2007 Williams Selyem Central Coast Pinot Noir

Williams Selyem makes my favorite Pinot Noir in California.  Period. That’s really all I need to say about this Russian River Valley winery.  Since my first taste of their Pinot several years ago, I have been a devoted fan.  No matter the vineyard, each bottle I’ve opened has been incredibly delicious.  It’s the kind of [...]

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival

Tickets are on sale now for the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival! On Thursday, December 10th from 7pm to 9pm you will be able to enjoy amazing food, delectable wine and exciting libations from restaurants located in and around Palm Beach.  The event will take place outside in the courtyards of the 150 Worth [...]

Labels for the Home Cook

If you’re looking to add that personalized touch to your homemade goodies, check out these Chef’s Medallions from Felix Doolittle. Each personalized medallion features a charming watercolor image created by Massachusetts-based artist Felix Fu.  It’s a simple and elegant way to decorate items you have baked, canned or preserved. Sending a homemade gift for the [...]

Mojito Tuesdays at La Epoca

You’ve made it through the first two days of the work week, why not celebrate with a refreshing mojito? Best of all — it’s free! Every Tuesday at La Epoca, downtown Miami’s boutique department store, you can enjoy free mojitos and live music.  It’s a great chance to meet the people who live, work and [...]

AG Pick Under $20: 2007 Familia Zuccardi Santa Julia Tardio

Kick off the weekend with something sweet!  My pick for a sweet sip: the 2007 Familia Zuccardi Santa Julia Tardio.  It is a late harvest wine from Argentina made from Torrontés grapes. Not familiar with Torrontés?  Just like Malbec is Argentina’s characteristic red varietal, Torrontés is the country’s characteristic white varietal.  Torrontés produces fresh and [...]