Celebrating My Portugality- #EsporãoDay

July 9, 2019.Reading time 11 minutes.

{I attended this event as media but no other compensation was provided. Thoughts are my own.} In honor of the inaugural Esporão Day, the winery and Evan Goldstein, MS invited me an other writers from the area to “celebrate our Portugality.” Without this country’s agricultural and epicurean contributions, our tables would look very different. Without […]

Recent Fun, Food, and Libations in Austin-Texas Tuesday

June 25, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

As media, I get invited to some pretty fantastic events around Austin. I don’t receive compensation other than the yummy food and drink. Here are a few I recently attended: Last Thursday, The Wine and Food Foundation held Toast of Texas, an event honoring the wines featured in Jessica Dupuy’s list of the best wines […]

We have a Winner!- 2019 Somms Under Fire

January 28, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

{I was provided with a media pass for this event. Thoughts, opinions are my own.} Each year, the number of events highlighting food and wine in Austin seems to grow exponentially. Each year, this is an event that stands out. As Devon Brogile and June Rodil explained and introduced the event, Rodil mentioned that there […]

Travel Beyond Texas at Tillie’s Restaurant

September 21, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

I was invited to this dinner as press but no other compensation was provided. Thoughts and opinions are my own. Photos are mine unless otherwise noted. A short distance off 290, past the town of Dripping Springs, you’ll find one of the state’s premier wedding venues. But the inspiration for the venue came from much […]

Everything was Big(ger) and Bubbly in ATX

November 11, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

There is a reason that this event sells out every year. This year marked the 12th annual Big Reds and Bubbles sponsored by the Wine and Food Foundation, but it was my first time to attend. It won’t be the last. Held at the historic Driskill hotel, this event exudes every bit of refinement and […]

Nothing Provincial about Provençal Pink

November 5, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

Grapefruit, peach, salmon: whichever shade of pink, rosé is fabulous all year around. Whatever you’re serving, there is a hue for you. Those were the major takeaways from a recent Wines of Provence lunch held at Arro here in Austin which featured wines chosen by Master Sommelier Craig Collins. And I enjoyed every drop of […]

A Family Affair #rsv25

September 27, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

It was evident how much planning went into the Rodney Strong Silver Anniversary long before it even began. We were given “teasers” at the dinner in Solvang. As the preparations were made, the details were made public on Social Media. A month before, I was asked to “live report” from the event. Two weeks before, social media […]

Around the World in 80 wines-Tour de Vin

September 20, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

The sky was not all that was pouring in Austin on Thursday night. The 12th annual Tour de Vin sponsored by The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas at The W Hotel in Austin. Guests enjoyed dozens of wines and food from some of Austin’s finest restaurants. Navigating this much yum in one evening can be challenging. It […]

4 Cities, 5 Chefs, and 6 Wines #rsv25

September 15, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

On Saturday September 20th, I’ll be dusting off my cocktail attire for a one of a kind evening at Uchi. As part of the James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour, Rodney Strong Vineyards will be hosting a four city, five course dinner to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Klein family ownership. Chefs in Austin, Miami, […]