• Maria Valetta


    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!

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Distrito Still Dazzles

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Maria Valetta

Think Pink Philly!  Distrito’s food is still as bold and bright as the neon sign out front!  As Jose’s soon to open restaurant; Village Whiskey has been getting all the press, and his latest hit Chifa has been booked and filled with all the foodies, now is the time to reconnect with his finely-tuned, old [...]

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Nava in Atlanta, GA- An Outdoor Oasis

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Maria Valetta

Listen to the Gypsy Kings as they serenade you through speakers as you dine on black bean and goat cheese enchiladas al fresco, all while sipping a Jalapeño Margarita- Corzo silver tequila, muddled

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This Season’s Top Chef Contestant Heats Things up at Woodfire Grill in Atlanta

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Maria Valetta

Executive Chef Kevin Gillespie focuses on locally sourced and seasonally fresh ingredients.  This cottage like farmhouse has an almost industrial

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Welcome to SipsBitesandSites by Maria Valetta

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Maria Valetta

Welcome to SipsBitesandSites.  A blog written by me (Maria Valetta) on Sips (wine, cocktails, spirits,and beverages), Bites (food, restaurants, tastes, recipes and flavors) and Sites (travel, ideas on travel and recommendations on places to stay, where to play, flavors to find, and websites to search).  You’ll also find  updates on where I’m eating, what I’m drinking, what I’m cooking [...]

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