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I was so excited when I picked my order up. I knew the exact wine I wanted to try with it. Crab legs and shrimp with the head on swimming in a spicy Hook & Reel Special House Blend. Yes, please! The wine played so nicely with the spiciness of the sauce. Y’all this was …
Let me start this off by asking, do you like sardines? Yes? Keep reading. No? Keep reading. So I tried to do a rift of of St Anselm’s Grilled Sardines – Grilled Sardines with olive tapenade on crunchy bread and a spritz of lemon. I was too lazy to grill the sardines, so I just …
La Boutanche Pet Nat. A great price point (around $20), a crazy label with fizzy fun! From the Loire Valley. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Bubbly. Crisp. Citrus. Apple. Enjoyed it with a Market Salad with crispy fried chicken. Purchased but currently sold out at Domestique (DC). *The cork had wine diamonds aka tartrates (potassium bitartrate). …
Fun conversation yesterday with @blackgirlsdinetoo and @oleobrigado. We listened in as they discussed Cava & Caviar. You definitely don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy fabulous things! This delicious bottle of Brut Nature Naveran Cava (grapes: 50% Xarello, 30% Macabeo, 20% Parellada) can be purchase for around $15-17. Not only can it …
Before last week’s Golden Wines of Bordeaux class, I definitely would not have thought outside the box when it came to pairing sweet wines with food. However, Yannick Benjamin said try something different. So I did. I ordered a medium heat Chicken Breast Wrap from Nando Peri Peri — a mix of crunchy vegetables, sweet …
A beautiful Sunday brunch on the rooftop of Del Mar with the DMVTravelCrew. (Man I miss brunch.) Del Mar’s menu features enticing dishes from the coasts of Spain. During brunch, you can select two Tapas and one Postre (dessert) for $38. Other dishes are available á la carte or for a supplemental fee. Every dish …
On a whim, I decided to stop by the incredibly busy, Black-owned, Spice Suite in Washington, DC. To my surprise there wasn’t the usual line outside the door and down the block. I was able to go in and browse with only a few people in line (lucky me!). The owner, Angel, is normally in …
Another weekend that felt a little “normal.” I went with @atastyjourney to our “Cheers,” Maxwell Park (que the Cheers theme song!). At their Navy Yard location they have a pairing menu called Russell Island (it’s a Fishing Island in MI). You select a number from the menu and you get a small bite paired with …
SCFTW (Screw Cap For The Win)! This Chardonnay by House of Brown is part of the Brown Estate family – Napa’s first Black owned estate winery (their Zinfandel is fire!). It’s a little hard to find but keep searching. It’s totally worth it! HOB’s motto is “Come one, come all.” That’s definitely the vibe we …
Some think that Champagne should be popped or pfft (ha!) for only special occasions. Well, it shouldn’t be. I decided to open my little Thiénot to enjoy with a Jamaican curry veggie patty (not pictured). And why not open my little Gaston Chiquet to go with some curry chicken from Negril Jamaican Eatery. Yes! Why …
A Champagne tasting with St Anselm Beverage Director, Vanessa Cominsky & Wine Writer, Educator and founder of Black Wine Professionals, Julia Coney. I picked up my bubbles and some snacks from St Anselm the day of the tasting. To be honest, I wasn’t sure how the bubbles were going to transfer from the restaurant to …
Want some happiness on a plate and in your glass? This is it! Some watermelon with feta & mint and a glass of Domaine Tempier Rosé. Delicious, juicy watermelon all around! Talk about a good feeling. Happy, happy Sunday folks.
Sometimes you need something crunchy & delicious and totally not healthy. I found that in my Roaming Rooster wing order. Great crunch with a little heat — I tried medium heat; not too bad. I think as I’ve gotten older, my heat tolerance has changed. I can’t do super spicy foods or I will feel …
On Thursday I took a quick detour into DC that led me to Cane on H Street. Cane is a family-owned business run by Chef Peter Prime and Jeanine Prime (a brother and sister duo). It’s based on popular street foods in Trinidad & Tobago. I almost ordered the entire menu! After I calmed down, …
Hey, don’t mind my heavy pour of Bodkin Sparkling Rosé. It’s dry, medium acidity and strawberries. These Bubbles deserve a pour like this. Made with 55% Zinfandel, 35% Syrah, 3% Albariño, 3% Chenin Blanc and 4% Sauvignon Blanc. Seriously, this is a cool grape combo. I definitely need more. I paired these Bubbles with a …
