Last Christmas a friend of mine received a Starbucks gift card from his boss. Not a very original gift, but it’s the thought that counts. And that thought must’ve been “I don’t want to offend you by not getting anything but I really couldn’t care less, so let’s see what’s in the lobby. Oh hey, […]
Last week I mentioned a wine and candles event; this week — and every week — it’s wine and flowers at A.Vision, a wine and floral shop in Ukrainian Village. The minimalist yet cozy little space offers just a few types of flowers at any given time, but the selection is well-curated to complement the […]
(From left to right: Spiegelau vinovino Chardonnay wine glass, Riedel O Chardonnay wine tumbler, Bodum So Long Stemless red wine glass, Crate & Barrel wine tumbler)
I was rummaging through my kitchen display cabinet today and noticed that I have more stemless wine glasses than traditional ones — eight Riedel O Chardonnay, six Riedel O […]
Tatine Candles is holding an open studio sale in the Flat Iron Building as part of this year’s Around the Coyote arts festival. Candlemaker/owner Margo Bresnik’s husband Dean Schlabowske owns Cellar Rat Wine Shop just down the road, and the two of them will pair up for this event. Margo will open her production studio […]
Last September we were in Santa Barbara for a few days and visited a couple of wineries in the area. Here are my notes from the trip.
There’s not much to do in the small town of Santa Barbara, so it’s a good thing it’s situated in wine country. The drive up 101 is breathtaking, and […]
This week’s NYT Dining & Wine section features a useful article about inexpensive wines:
Happiness for $10 or Less
The article’s author feels that “the best values are in the $10-to-$20 range, where you can find sensational wines made by small producers using traditional techniques. These sorts of wines are much harder to find at $10 and […]
Alpana Singh, Master Sommelier and host of Check Please!, will be at a tasting at Just Grapes to discuss wine and sign her book Alpana Pours. Details below:
First Wednesdays Fall Tasting with Alpana Singh
Wednesday, October 3 at 5:30 PM
$40 for Savvy Sipper members* registered by September 26/$50 for non-members or post-September 26 registrations
- Cost includes […]
From Design Within Reach:
Pair your favorite chair with your favorite wine.
During our Mix or Match Sale, the arrangement is up to you: Match six for a cohesive look or mix six for an eclectic setting. Dining chairs, stools and tables in any combination are 15% off when you buy six or more. Stop into the […]
It’s already an understatement to call foodies an opinionated, passionate bunch, but there are few things that awaken one’s inner (or more likely, active) snob than by introducing wine or chocolate into a conversation. Many people seem to ally themselves quite firmly with one side of the dark/milk chocolate and red/white wine divide, and it’s […]
There’s an excellent article in this week’s NYT Dining & Wine section about wine — specifically, how to learn about wine. I highly recommend reading the article, but for you lazies out there, here’s a summary of what Eric Asimov had to say:
1. The best way to learn about wine is to drink it.
2. Open […]
It’s been a while since I’ve visited California — the last time was a wonderful new year’s weekend in San Francisco in 2000 — so I was really looking forward to accompanying my husband on business to Santa Barbara. I’m not a huge fan of Southern California, but my friends assured me Santa Barbara was […]
