May The Stars Light Your Way
The current meme-du-jour seems to be this one, so here is my two cents… 25 Random Facts about Drew: I was born October 23, 1967. Cusp of Scorpio & Libra, and contain positive and negative personality aspects of both of these astrological signs, if you…
Recently, while my PDA was acting strangely, I tried the Apple iPhone as a prospective replacement for my AT&T Tilt (HTC 8925 running Windows Mobile 6.1). I bought an 8-gig 3G Black. Used it for 4 days, and returned it to go back to my Tilt…
Below are photos from the January 20, 2009 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute. Menu is below! Amuse Bouche Trevisiol Extra Brut Prosecco, NV Seared Scallops with Celeriac Slaw and Blood Orange Beurre Blanc Les Deux Tours Sauvignon Blanc 2005 and Mosel River Riesling 2007…
Still processing my thoughts from working at the restaurant last night (February 28, 2009) — the last night of Jean-Robert at Pigall’s — and helping the restaurant to close forever. It was an emotional night — from the overwhelming gravity of the situation that this…
Sensational Wine Dinners Wines hosted by Rodney Strong Vineyards Amuse Gueule Sea Scallop, grapefruit, brown butter, crème fraiche Charlotte’s Home Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Jonah Crab, cauliflower, black garlic, saffron & lemon Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2006 Atlantic Salmon, rapini, lentils, vanilla & red wine Russian River…
On Sunday, February 15, 2009, I competed in my first solo culinary competition as a member of the American Culinary Federation (“ACF”). I’ve been a member of the ACF for a while now, but have not competed. You may remember that I participated in the…
Hosted by Greg Graziano, owner and winemaker of Granziano Winery, Mendocino, California. Amuse Gueule Trout Roe, salsify, Meyer lemon & tarragon Chenin Blanc Rock Shrimp, avocado, jicama, scallion & yuzu Dolcetto Rosato “Paella” Pinot Noir Roasted Squab, mole, parsnip, white beans & red onion Zinfandel…