In a recent trip to San Francisco, my brother made us a reservation at Statebird Provisions. We’d been there previously, so we knew what to expect. There was scope to try a couple of new things as well as definitely getting a few faves including both trout dishes! We were a party of three, we…
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I first came across Fitz, an English Sparkling wine, a few years ago and have paired it before. Recently, I discovered that the production is still going strong, and the ownership and distribution have changed. Still, a wine of West Sussex, having been invited to raid my friend’s trout (also of the South Downs!) I…
Many of us know that person who is hard to shop for, not because they’re hard to please, but because they seem to have such great taste that it’s a daunting task, especially if they like good things to drink. People have probably already thought of giving them the usual go-tos — some bubbly, whisky, additive-free tequila, or maybe a new, funky wine. But have you considered sake? The article Here’s Why Sake ONO Makes an Ideal Gift for Those With Discerning Taste appeared first on VinePair .
This year, a new wave of hype-dining washed ashore in New York City. Seafood, in all of its stunning, salty forms, took center stage at the city’s buzziest restaurants. Sure, smash burgers are having a moment and hot dogs keep showing up on menus (sometimes in unexpected forms), but ultimately it’s the seafood-centric spots that have come to dominate the dining scene in 2024. This trend stretches beyond the influx of luxury bromakase options, wine bars slinging tinned fish, and dishes that boast often unnecessary spoonfuls of caviar. The article NYC’s New Wave of Seafood Restaurants Is Shaking Up Beverage Pairings appeared first on VinePair .
