http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/ Public Blog Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:17:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4738 Christopher Zoller Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:46:58 +0000 http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4738 Thanks Darko. That was an interactive cooking event as part of a large fund raiser for two very worthy Miami charities: Camillus House and The United Way. It was a weekend full of wine, food and friends. No competition, just lots of fun and good eats. and I was in control. Maybe I'll show that photo in my next post. Thanks Darko. That was an interactive cooking event as part of a large fund raiser for two very worthy Miami charities: Camillus House and The United Way. It was a weekend full of wine, food and friends. No competition, just lots of fun and good eats. and I was in control. Maybe I’ll show that photo in my next post.

]]> http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4730 Darko Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:14:50 +0000 http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4730 Sorry,last comment was mine but I don’t know what’s happened… Sorry,last comment was mine but I don’t know what’s happened…

]]> http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4729 .com Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:12:41 +0000 http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4729 Chris, it was a nice article in the Miami Herald today. Was it competition and how did you do? Were you in control all the time, that huge flame looks like hard to handle… Chris, it was a nice article in the Miami Herald today. Was it competition and how did you do? Were you in control all the time, that huge flame looks like hard to handle…

]]> http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4708 Christopher Zoller Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:00:36 +0000 http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4708 Mark, You have found one of the true gems in the Miami dining scene. Chef Owner Alfredo Patino has cooked at many of our best restaurants including Biscaya Grill at the Ritz Carlton in the Grove. His philosophy of marrying wine and food along the lines of flavors is exactly what I'm talking about, and his wine list is superb value. Check out their menu at www.bin18miami.com. Mark, You have found one of the true gems in the Miami dining scene. Chef Owner Alfredo Patino has cooked at many of our best restaurants including Biscaya Grill at the Ritz Carlton in the Grove. His philosophy of marrying wine and food along the lines of flavors is exactly what I’m talking about, and his wine list is superb value. Check out their menu at http://www.bin18miami.com.

]]> http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4704 Mark Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:30:09 +0000 http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4704 I like looking for new restaurants that are wine-friendly. I found a great one called Bin No. 18 at 18th St and Biscayne Blvd. They have a wonderful wine program that is almost like retail and they do organize them by taste. Prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. Lunch and dinner. Do you know it? I like looking for new restaurants that are wine-friendly. I found a great one called Bin No. 18 at 18th St and Biscayne Blvd. They have a wonderful wine program that is almost like retail and they do organize them by taste. Prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. Lunch and dinner. Do you know it?

]]> http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4703 Mark Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:29:32 +0000 http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4703 I like looking for new restaurants that are wine-friendly. I fould a great one called Bin No. 18 at 18th St and Biscayne Blvd. They have a wonderful wine program that is almost like retail and they do organize them by taste. Prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. Lunch and dinner. Do you know it? I like looking for new restaurants that are wine-friendly. I fould a great one called Bin No. 18 at 18th St and Biscayne Blvd. They have a wonderful wine program that is almost like retail and they do organize them by taste. Prices are reasonable and the food is excellent. Lunch and dinner. Do you know it?

]]> http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4671 Christopher Zoller Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:17:20 +0000 http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4671 Steve, You are welcome. Most waiters are very familiar with their chef's cuisine and have probably even tasted it. They or their manager will have had a chance to experience different diners choices with each dish. Ask them to describe the flavors to you and see if you can make a match. As for spicy food, there are very few spicy wines, but good choices usually come from Alscae, such as riesling, pinot gris, (pinot grigio in Italy) or gewurztraminer, which does have some spice. But these three also have great acid to cleanse your palate and keep it fresh for the next bite. And with heartier Cuban fare, I like an Argentine Malbec or Spanish temparnillo. Go and enjoy! Steve, You are welcome. Most waiters are very familiar with their chef’s cuisine and have probably even tasted it. They or their manager will have had a chance to experience different diners choices with each dish. Ask them to describe the flavors to you and see if you can make a match. As for spicy food, there are very few spicy wines, but good choices usually come from Alscae, such as riesling, pinot gris, (pinot grigio in Italy) or gewurztraminer, which does have some spice. But these three also have great acid to cleanse your palate and keep it fresh for the next bite. And with heartier Cuban fare, I like an Argentine Malbec or Spanish temparnillo. Go and enjoy!

]]> http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4664 Steve Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:42:00 +0000 http://blog.ewm.com/2008/03/28/wines-for-the-weekend-restaurant-wine-lists/#comment-4664 Thanks for this info. It all sounds good, but will the waiter know which wines are meant to go with which food? And do I want a spicy wine with spicy food, or just the opposite? I love Pan-Asian as well as Cuban food. Thanks for this info. It all sounds good, but will the waiter know which wines are meant to go with which food? And do I want a spicy wine with spicy food, or just the opposite? I love Pan-Asian as well as Cuban food.

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