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Tag Archives: Ripasso
What Happens in Vegas, Stays with Us
Somehow, no matter how long we stay in Las Vegas visiting two of our children and five of our grandchildren, the time seems so short. There were many side trips that we made, quick meals, shopping (me even more than … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged American Champagne, Brut, California, Chardonnay, Charmat Method, Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, E&J Gallo, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, Palazzo Della Torre, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Veneto, Veronese IGT, William Wycliff Winery
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Capo’s in 2021
Our first night in Las Vegas, was at Capo’s Italian Steakhouse & Speakeasy. It is one of the favorite haunts of our grandchildren as it is very cool, they feel like an adult and they love the music of Sinatra, … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Corvinone, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, Palazzo Della Torre, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Veronese IGT
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Hard Choices for Our Entrées
Most restaurants have multiple entrée choices, but what happens when you go some place where they offer two distinct gourmet ethnic concepts. I mean when you go to a steak house, you only have to choose from the different cuts … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Campofiorin, Corvina, Italy, Masi Agricola, Molinara, Ripasso, Rondinella, Rosso del Veronese, Veneto
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“You Make Me Feel So Young”
“Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.” Is one of the most famous lines ever uttered by a Mafia Caporegime in cinema history. That line of dialogue brought uneasy laughter after watching a gangland killing in a Cadillac. How can one … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Corvina, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, Palazzo Della Torre, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Veronese IGT
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The Italian Wines at the Culinary Extravaganza
I realize that I have been going on and on about the wines that were served at the Culinary Extravaganza 2015, but I have no choice. The selection was fantastic, compared to some of the years. Some years it felt … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bolgheri, Bonci, Buonamico Cercatoja, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Corvina, Drei Dona Tenuta la Palazza Magnificat, Emila-Romagna, Fattoria Il Lago, Gardiz, Glera, Italy, Malvasia Bianca, Marchesi Biscardo, Merlot, Molinara, Prosecco, Ripasso, Rondinella, Straw Wine, Super Tuscan, Syrah, Tenuta Argentiera, Toscana IGT, Trebbiano, Tuscany, Valpolicella, Veneto, Verdicchio, Verdicchio dei Castelli Di Jesi, Villa Donoratico, Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina
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Capo’s Restaurant & Speakeasy
Mulligan: All right, Charlie; that the joint? Toothpick Charlie: Yes, sir. Mulligan: Who runs it? Toothpick Charlie: I already told you. Mulligan: Refresh my memory. Toothpick Charlie: Spats Columbo. Mulligan: That’s very refreshing; what’s the password? Toothpick Charlie: “I’ve come … Continue reading
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Tagged Amarone, Corvina, F.LLI Allegrini, Italy, Palazzo della Torre IGT, Ripasso, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Verona
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El Barzon in Detroit, Michigan
Just a little Northeast of where I grew up is a very unique restaurant that just packs them in. I say unique because of the culinary offering; one side of the menu is true Mexican food and the other side … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Corvina Veronese, Italy, Molinara, Ripasso, Rondinella, Tomassi, Valpolicella, Viticoltori
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