As much as I dislike department store shopping, I love Nordstrom's New York City restaurant, Wolf. My wife introduced me to it, and periodically we visit for lunch. The menu is filled with fresh pastas and salads, along with a nod to Italian cuisine and use of local products. It also has a delicious selection of wines. 

On our last visit, manager Chris Pein kindly introduced us to a wonderful Tuscan orange wine. I also enjoyed a spaghetti with Alaska king crab. And I got to meet the line cook who prepared it, Krystal Lewis, who came out to thank me for my salutations. Here's some of what we've tried happily…