Fine Wine Representative for International Wine Brokers Inc., Certified Specialist of Wine, Wine Educator, Freelance Writer, and Former Host of The Philly Dish. Connoisseur of Food and Wine With a Passion for Travel and Culture!
This evening when I get dressed to head out for the night I’ll be wearing purple. Why? Because I will be judging the Dish It Up! Food Contest at The Moore College of Art. Purple represents the color for the non-profit Women Against Abuse (WAA), and this annual fundraiser raises money and awareness for this [...]
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Marisa McClellan with peaches Weekly Press • Wed, Sep 07, 2011 By Maria Valetta Food and Wine Connoisseur “What are you going to do with all of those tomatoes?” I asked as I stepped into Marisa McClellan’s small Center City high-rise apartment. There in the living room sat three stacked boxes full of tomatoes–90 pounds [...]
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TONIGHT IS THE SECOND ANNUAL FEASTIVAL BENEFIT SO EXPECT TO SEE YOUR FAVORITE TOP PHILLY CHEFS ALL IN ONE PLACE (It’s like watching a Philly Only, Top Chef episode–LIVE!) The purpose of this high-profile Culinary Arts Event is to raise funds for the annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. FEASTIVAL will be [...]
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I received word the other day that Bindi, the Center City Indian byob is closing for good. Valarie Safron and Marcie Turney have decided to close it, and remake the space into Jamonera–a Spanish small plate wine bar. (more from Foobooz here). Yes, that’s right, a liquor license will be the crowning feature here. I [...]
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The wind has been blowing and making us cold Yes, the winter weather has taken its hold The City is aglow; the Holidays are here So we need festive drinks to ring in the New Year Yes the weather outside is downright frightful But there’s a place I know that’s warm and delightful Just [...]
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Ever wonder how your favorite restaurant makes their signature dish? Is there a perfect soup or vinaigrette or entree you just absolutely love and wish you could replicate it at home? Well there are a few Chefs in the area willing to let you in on their secrets. Whether it be sauces, soups, seafood or [...]
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For those of you who missed out on the 14th annual (almost) all-Italian festival known in South Philly as The Vendemmia on Sunday Sept 26th from 2-6pm, here is a recap of the highly attended event. The weather seemed a little shaky at first. 9am was the start time given to the 30 of us [...]
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As Promised, the video from the Grape Stomp I participated in……. It really was fun!
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I have to admit this will be my first ever, grape stomping wine event I have ever participated in. While I’m quite experienced in drinking wine, I’m a complete novice when it comes to the old-fashioned technique of stomping grapes to begin the winemaking process. While I can’t promise I will be nearly as good [...]
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