A North Phoenix Hangout for Everybody
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My view from the outside deck of C4
Named the “Best Coffeehouse & Best Wine Bar 2008″ by Best of Greater Phoenix, the Cave Creek Coffee Company & Wine Bar known as C4 is a great spot for morning coffee, afternoon lunch and late night wine and martinis. They have it all! A favorite hang-out of mine, I’ve always been impressed by the eclectic crowd it attracts. Even though it can be a stopping point for many motorcycle riders in the early morning, I’ve also seen everything...
August 31st, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Cave Creek, coffee, Food & Beverage, Great Places to Unwind, great views, hangout, ladies-night, live music, martinis, North Phoenix, People - Interesting Local People, People Watching, wine, wine tasting
Review: Vino 100
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Part of a nation-wide chain, Vino 100 offers 100 wines for $25 or less, as well as wine paraphernalia including glasses, gadgets and gifts. Each Saturday from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. the store features “Sippin’ Saturdays” which lets guests sample themed wines. Owner Natalie Buster has had a passion for wine for 25 years before opening her store. “We are about searching out the perfect wine for our customers,” she says. “We try to provide a non-pretentious atmosphere in a beautiful setting.”...
August 28th, 2009 | Lynn Goya | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Food & Beverage, food & wine, Scenic & Short Trips, Shopping, small vineyard, Sound Like a Local - Local "speak", vegas, Vegas wines, vintage, wine event, wine tasting, winery
Vegas is all about Wine
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August 25th, 2009 | Lynn Goya | Read More | Comments: 2
Filed under: drink, Food & Beverage, Shopping, sommelier, Sound Like a Local - Local "speak", vegas, wine, wine event, wine tasting
Beat the Heat … in Sedona
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Often called “Red Rock Country” Sedona is a playground for everyone – whether you’re into history and archaeology; arts and culture; power shopping; or hiking and outdoor sports. Lucky for us Phoenicians you can take advantage of these late summer specials in a place that I’ve always thought has the most spectacular scenery in the world.
Visit Sedonas main web site for the many available deals.
HOTEL DISCOUNTS:
Radisson Poco Diablo Resort – Save 30% per night in August
877-282-5755
Ask...
August 19th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, Food & Beverage, Harley, History & Information, hotel discounts, Hotels & Places to Stay, jeep tours, Must-See Sights, Scenic & Short Trips, Sedona, Shopping, Sports & Recreation, Tours, walking tours, wine tasting
A Little Taste of Paradise
... several options including the Classic Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle for dessert. She looked happy!
Roy’s also hosts special events such as wine tastings, cooking demos and special dining events. wine tasting takes place at the Chandler location the third Friday of each month. You can join their wine club and pay $20 per person or $25 for non-members. Here are more details.
Their next tasting is Friday, August 21st.
Roy’s
Chandler Location
on Ray Road across from the Chandler Fashion...
August 18th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: Asian, Food & Beverage, hawaiian, sushi, wine tasting
Foodies Alert …
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If you’re a fan of shows like “Top Chef,” “Iron Chef” and “The Next Food Network Star,” then Phoenix Cooks!, an event where the Valley’s top chefs strut their stuff and compete live on three interactive stages, is right up your alley.
For action packed “foodie” fun, The 5th annual Phoenix Cooks! delivers scrumptious creations from more than 50 of the Valley’s best restaurants. Also on display will be boutique wineries, spirits and specialty kitchen retailers.
The...
August 17th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: chefs, cooking demonstrations, Events, Food & Beverage, Phoenix, Restaurants & Bars, Scottsdale, spirits, wine tasting
Treasure Coast “Hot Caribbean Night” Wine Tasting
... the week up in Stuart and you could probably experience them all, but why would you need to when you can just attend the 3rd Annual Treasure Coast wine tasting? Get a taste of the local restaurants, sample over 60 wines, listen to the music by the Island Steel Band and dig up your Hawaiian shirt for this Caribbean celebration.
This wine tasting and Business Networking Event will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk scheduled to take place on October 2. In addition...
August 12th, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, leukemia and lymphoma, Restaurants & Bars, treasure coast, wine tasting
All Aboard, the Verde Valley Grape Train
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Passengers on the Verde Canyon Railroad enjoy a four-hour round trip scenic train ride to the ghost ranch of Perkinsville in first-class style aboard renovated passenger coaches and open-air viewing cars pulled by vintage locomotives. The train rolls past Indian ruins, through a 680-foot man-made tunnel, and towering red rock formations.
This summer the railroad is sponsoring themed wine trips that they call “The Grape Train.” Two Fridays remain for this event specially designed for wine...
August 10th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Food & Beverage, Great Places to Unwind, Must-See Sights, Scenic & Short Trips, sightseeing, tour, Tours, train, Verde Valley, wine, wine tasting
Get “Schooled” in Wine…High School Was Never This Fun!
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I remember high school as being a bunch of classes that were supposed to prepare us for the real world. If we wanted, we could take some electives like Automotive and Shop Class. Personally, I was not in my realm when it came to these two courses, I was in the band. But had I actually been offered an agricultural class like the ones offered at Istituto Superiore di Istruzione Agraria: Duca degli Abruzzi, roughly translated as “Higher Institute of Agricultural Instruction” I might have...
August 9th, 2009 | The Venice Guide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Shopping, Tours, Wine Producers, Wine School, wine tasting
City Place Uncorked
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Photo Credit: TheBusyBrain @ flickr
While Miami has been getting the majority of the restaurant buzz lately (Taste of the Nation and the kick-off to Miami Spice), our friends in the northern area have something delicious to look forward to. CityPlace Uncorked takes place this Thursday night.
For one night, the restaurants in CityPlace will gather together for a food and wine extravaganza at The Harriett Himmel Theater. Along with great food and divine wine, guests will be entertained by the music...
August 1st, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: cityplace uncorked, Events, Restaurants & Bars, west palm 100, West Palm Beach, wine tasting
Spirit of the Territory: Charitable Evening of Wine in Vicenza
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If you happen to be one of the faithful readers of my article, first of all I’d like to extend a wonderful Thank You and I hope that you’re enjoying them! However, if you’re feeling the slightest bit guilty about enjoying all of this great information and not sharing it with your friends, I have the perfect remedy for that. On Tuesday the 28th, you’ll be able to give back to those less fortunate as well as have a wonderful evening enjoying some of the local flavors.
The Distilleria...
July 20th, 2009 | The Venice Guide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: charity, Events, Restaurants & Bars, Vicenza Vineyards, wine tasting
Wine, Dine and Drift Gently to Sleep
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... Lago
Henderson, Nevada 89011
Tickets for Vino di Lago are available at the event for $25 per person with proceeds benefiting the MDA.
Afternoon wine tastings, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., will be held on November 21 and December 19
...
July 15th, 2009 | Lynn Goya | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: benefit, Food & Beverage, lake-las-vegas, MDA, Scenic & Short Trips, Sound Like a Local - Local "speak", vegas, wine tasting
Newage Interpretation and Dance Steps with Ethnic Jazz
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WOW! That sounds really complex, but I have to tell you that I’m not making it up, that’s the actual combination of factors that you’ll be able to find on the 12th of July if you venture to Lonigo near Vicenza for the Mid-Summer Evening wine event.
In association with ArteVino in the Colli Berici (The Berici Hills) this event will begin at 9pm and will provide entertainment throughout the evening. The Ethnic Jazz concert will be given by none other than Bube Sapravie with lots of...
July 7th, 2009 | The Venice Guide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Berici Hills, Events, free concert, Restaurants & Bars, wine tasting
Champagne and Other Bubbles Festival
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The French Embassy in Washington, DC is the site of the second annual summer Champagne and Other Bubbles Festival.
This GiraMondo Wine Adventures event is one of the most enjoyable events of the summer. The evening festival offers tastings of over 15 champagnes and sparkling wines from around the globe in the wonderful setting of the French Embassy. A diverse crowd and excellent wines makes for a delightful evening and a rather unique date with a loved one.
Besides buffet style appetizers...
July 6th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Champagne, Events, French-Embassy, GiroMondo, Washington DC, wine tasting
Wine Tasting, Tango Dancing, & Star Gazing
... the El Sabor de Tango school of dance. While you’re there you’ll have the opportunity to either listen to the music or take part in some wine tasting of the local wines produced by the establishment…or BOTH!
Entrance is free so this makes for a great evening out and there is no charge for the tasting. They do mention that an offering is appreciated, but completely up to you. A reservation is advised but not necessary.
For Reservations:
Phone: 0444-436-234
Email: ca_rovere@libero.it
Directions:
The...
June 7th, 2009 | The Venice Guide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: dancing, Events, nightlife, Restaurants & Bars, The Arts, Vicenza, wine tasting
Free Wine Every Saturday in Edinburgh
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What better way to spend a Saturday than lazing away sipping a glass of free wine at one of the tastings at Nicolas on Edinburgh’s fashionable George Street?
Nicolas is a Parisian wine merchant – you’ll find some of the best deals on French wine in the shop. They also offer spirits, whisky, cider should wine not really be your first choice.
Visit the Nicolas website for more information, including the next tasting dates and times.
Photo courtesy of mccheek
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May 25th, 2009 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: free, french wine, Restaurants & Bars, wine, wine tasting
Wine Tasting in Orange
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The last of day my recent holiday could only mean one thing: more wine tasting. Sadly many wineries in the region are closed through the week, and while they say they’re happy to accept appointments many phones rang out. As it turned out, we spent so much at the wineries we did see that it may have been a good thing our activities were tempered!
Our first stop was Orange Mountain Wines. It came highly recommended from a family friend, whose son had worked here some years prior. Viognier is their...
May 21st, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Borrodell on the Mount, Brangayne, Highland Heritage Estate, orange, Orange Mountain Wines, Printhie Wines, Scenic & Short Trips, wine tasting
Wine Tasting in Mudgee
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I could try to convince you my husband I travelled to New South Wales’ Central West for the peaceful atmosphere or the history, but I’d be lying. We really came in search of wine. And with 35 cellar doors in the area, it was pretty easy to find.
Our first stop was the Mudgee Honey Haven, driven by our love for mead. This traditional alcoholic beverage doesn’t tend to be made by many Aussies, so it’s always a real treat to find someone who does it. Mead is at its best when it’s warmed,...
May 17th, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Elliot Rocke, High Valley Wine and Cheese Company, Lowe Family Wine Company, Mansfield Winery, Mudgee, Mudgee Honey Haven, Robert Stein, Scenic & Short Trips, Vinifera, wine tasting
Dining at the Wineries of Mendoza – Ruca Malen
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Now to be completely honest, when we went to Ruca Malén it was purely for a tasting, and didn’t even know they did lunch. Unfortunately for us, we arrived just after lunch, and boy did we regret not having come two hours earlier.
We arrived to a small room of happy diners, groaning with pleasure and surrounded by a sea of empty wine glasses and plates. Judging by the overwhelmingly positive response, Ruca Malen’s wine-paired lunch is well worth the visit; Vines of Mendoza rates it as one of...
September 2nd, 2008 | Brendan | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: argentina, culture, drinking, eating, Mendoza, Ruca Malen, wine tasting
Touring the Wineries of Mendoza Vol. 2
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To keep this organised, I’m going to review my Mendoza favourites in the following order:
wineries we love for tasting
must-do wineries for gourmet lunch (naturally with wine pairings)
restaurants best for a splurge dinner, most of them in wineries as well, or at least for the serious wine drinker (or aspiring oenophile!)
Salud!
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August 15th, 2008 | Brendan | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: argentina, culture, drinking, eating, Mendoza, wine tasting, winery tours
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