Wine Pairing Archives - Page 5 of 8

Artisan Bar Bites

September 12, 2011 matt 4 Comments

Here we go again...eating and drinking! This time it all went down at Artisan in Paso Robles. We got hooked on Artisan a few years back and needed our fix at least once a week. We still need that fix, but try to pace ourselves so that we're sure each time is special! One of … [Read more...]

Olives and Entrepreneurs Collide

September 2, 2011 matt 4 Comments

While at the Olive Festival a couple weeks back here in Paso Robles…we noticed something happening that we liked a WHOLE lot! We saw entrepreneurs! We know, neither are the same as wine, which is our normal topic of conversation…but we were so impressed with some of the vendors … [Read more...]

There's More to Life Than Wine…

August 26, 2011 matt Leave a Comment

Enough about all this wine stuff....well, sort of! We can never really seem to get enough wine, but we definitely need to take a break and have some tasty food to go along with it. After all, wasn't wine meant to go with food??? Here's our usual approach when heading out to do … [Read more...]

Can You FEEL the Suspense? 13th Annual Winemaker's Cookoff Brings it!

August 8, 2011 matt 4 Comments

The Winemaker Cookoff is the most competitive event of the year in Paso Robles...winemakers competing for the event-goers' votes for best food and wine pairing! This event is put on by the Paso Robles Rotary Club and it benefits local High School Seniors, with college … [Read more...]

Wine, BBQ Pits, & Bribes!

August 3, 2011 matt 8 Comments

We're spoiled with all of the events that go on around here, all up and down the Central Coast...but one of our all-time favorites is the Winemaker Cookoff! This is an event that showcases the BBQ'ing skills of the winemakers in the area, and pits them against each other for all … [Read more...]

Wine & Beef – Caliza Syrah & Filet Mignon

July 26, 2011 matt 2 Comments

Have you ever had one of those moments when the food and wine just happen to sing together? We've had a few of these, and make no mistake; there's been plenty of times when the wine and food are good together, but sometimes there's a standout pairing! This was one of those … [Read more...]

Little Cups of Joy…and Wine!!!

July 19, 2011 matt 4 Comments

We consider ourselves very lucky when people give us stuff to sample, but this particular post is about sheer luck and joy! A while back at the Earth Day Food and Wine Festival, we came across Danna of the Joy Cup Company. She makes all organic and sustainable peanut butter … [Read more...]

Stax? Yes, Morro Bay Style

June 16, 2011 matt 12 Comments

When we hear about a new wine bar coming in, you can bet we will make the trip as soon as we can to check it out. Stax is the new wine bar on the block in Morro Bay, conveniently located on the way to Morro Rock. The place is pretty cool…plenty of places to sit, but what we … [Read more...]

The Girl and the Fig at Hopsice du Rhone!

June 6, 2011 matt 12 Comments

While at the Hospice du Rhone Grand Tasting, we caught up with Sondra Bernstein, the Proprietor and CEO of The Girl and the Fig. What's The Girl and the Fig? Well, it's a restaurant, of course! Situated in Sonoma, they just happen to feature an incredible list of Rhone wines … [Read more...]

Hospice du Rhone Rose Lunch; OUTSTANDING!!

May 20, 2011 matt 2 Comments

This lunch was amazingly outstanding for two reasons: 1) Roses from Tavel (check this link for more info on Tavel ) and 2) food from Chef Jose Dahan at Et Voila! Restaurant. Close your eyes and imagine this…well, close your eyes when you’re done reading. As we leave the second … [Read more...]