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Habana Vieja (Day 2)
After a tasty traditional Cuban breakfast prepared by the ladies at our Airbnb Casa, we took a short taxi ride to explore Habana Vieja (Old Havana). Old Havana, known as Habana Vieja, is so charming. The small streets, outdoor cafés, art galleries, plazas, and beautiful historic architecture…
Welcome to La Habana (Day 1)
Normally for my summer travels I head to France or another European destination. But having lost my dad earlier this year, I knew that for this season I wanted to do something together with my mom. In the past she was never able to travel as she was dad’s primary caretaker throughout his long and…
Taste of Dubrovnik
Before this visit to Dubrovnik, I had no idea of what to expect as far as Croatian cuisine. I had never tasted Croatian food before nor had I ever heard of the preparation methods and definitely had never seen Croatian cooking on food TV or in magazines. But I did assume that since the region…
Wines of Spain & Tapas Party
Good food, great wines, and fun group of people, all under one roof. This was a private wine tasting presented by Ted Field, seasoned wine educator of Domaine Wine Distributors. For this event, Ted took the group on a journey across Spain with seven wines from various Spanish wine regions. Wines were accompanied with…
Discover Sauternes: Château de Fargues
I remember the very first time that I had Sauternes. It was at a Bordeaux tasting by Atlantic Wines, Inc. at the Alliance Française Atlanta. I was hooked to this luxurious sweeter side of Bordeaux instantly. So when I learned of this event presented by the Southeastern Sommelier Society featuring…
Bacchanal Red Blend
Bacchanal Wine was one of the tasting tables at this year’s Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. It was there that I learned about the Bacchanal Blend, created by Bacchanal co-founder Chris Rudge. Rudge was a lover of wines from southern France, and with the help of Hope & Grace Winery in California, he attempted to recreate a Languedoc (southern France) wine, and yes, he nailed it! 50% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Grenache, and 12% Mourvedre. This red blend is so tasty. Ripe berry fruits, nice complexity, well balanced, and an attractive finish. It’s a rare occasion when…
Veuve Clicquot Champagne Event
Who doesn’t love a Champagne party?! The Summer Champagne Mixer is an annual social and fundraising event presented by the French American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) typically in the month of June. And no…you do NOT have to speak French to attend! Here you’ll find French hors d’oeuvres prepared by local artisans…
Domaine Latour Burgundy Tasting
Burgundy is a place (a region) in France and is the birthplace for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. So a white Burgundy wine is Chardonnay and a red Burgundy wine is Pinot Noir. With over 20 selections available, the annual Louis Latour Burgundy tasting held by Atlantic Wines Inc. and led by Benard Retornaz, head of Maison Louis…
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