Wine Tonite!

A friend of mine at the office, with whom I share beers with at after-work happy hours quite often, was sharing an experience he had the other night with his pal when they noticed a guy walking into the restaurant with a mini-case that turned out to be a wine carrier.  They could not believe their [...]

Planning a vacation can sometimes be tough, frustrating and nerve-racking.  Once you decide where you want to go you then have to decide what to do next. What to see?  Where to sleep?  Who to visit?  Where to eat?  The list goes on.  Lucky for me, I have a wife who is very organized and [...]

    Wine Enthusiast’s February issue included a sidebar written by Aileen Robbins in a section listing their recent Restaurant Award Winners that highlighted a few wine-related trends that were noticed in 2009.  If these trends continue into 2010, the restaurant and wine-bar scene will become even more inviting for all of us! 1. More low-to-medium [...]

Top Flr is a cozy, two-story very affordable bistro in Midtown that also boasts an eclectic wine list that gives wine lovers of all levels an opportunity to try something different.  Walking in you will have the option of 3 sections in which to sit.  There is a bar only on the right, a dining [...]

You go into a restaurant, wine bar or the wine shop down the street and the selection can often be overwhelming for a lot of people.  Don’t worry, you are among friends and we’ll help you through it!  For most, finding that perfect bottle for the moment includes finding something that is affordable or of [...]