When In Rome (Abbottega)

Recently I was invited to Abbottega for an evening celebrating the food and wines of Rome. Put together by Sara De Bellis (a native of the eternal city) and her staff, it was a night of great conversation, lots of photographers snapping pictures (and...

Aeroplane Food

At one point, even economy-class airline travel promised a cold sandwich. And even if they ususally were way too cold (not to mention, minus the mustard, tasteless), today's menu translates to "order out." Or in – if you're in one of those...

Cork Buzz Wine Studio (Chelsea Mkt.)

 Cork Buzz Wine Studio has a new spot in Chelsea Market. A small tasting bar menu, with simply designed but chock full of flavor bites. I was introduced to the chef's "Hillary Sterling and Missy Robbins", and we chatted up about food adventures and...

Wine Speak

Quite often I get a taste of some interesting wines, looking to my friend Gretchen on Instagram for help with her terrific descriptive details. Here are some  wines I drank and asked her opinion on, along with an observance. Watch for oxidization, as sometimes...