AROMAS: CIGARS, WINE, MARTINI BAR AND A FULL KITCHEN ALL UNDER ONE ROOF!

Aromas Cigar, Wine and Martini Bar was created by cigar-loving entrepreneurs as an answer to the changing needs of today’s cigar enthusiast, from the newly initiated to the aficionado. A new take on the old cigar bar model, Aromas is the first establishment of its kind on the first coast to combine an upscale cigar, […]

THE NEGRONI: COCKTAIL PICK OF THE WEEK

1 ounce gin
1 ounce sweet vermouth
1 ounce Campari
In mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, vermouth, and Campari. Shake vigorously, then strain into a 6-ounce cocktail glass.
I’ve been hooked on this warming drink for years! I like to serve it to guests before dinner on the deck at sunset. Its rich color is […]

WINE PICK OF THE WEEK: JERMANN VENEZIA-GIULIA DREAMS 2006

Price $77.99
There’s apple tart on the nose, with cream and caramel undertones. Full-bodied, with lots of dried tropical fruits, such as mango and pineapple. Long and very flavorful, yet racy and fresh. Gorgeous and generous Chardonnay. Drink now. Only 3,300 cases made.
Barrique-fermented Chardonnay, aged in barrique approximately 11 months. Cellar life of 8-10 years.
Cheers!
Grand Wine […]

SAKE IS HOT: KOSHU (AGED SAKE) JUNMAI

Price: $129.99 - 720ml
FLAVOR PROFILE: A blend of ‘72,’82,’84 & ‘89 vintages. Only recently released. Full of nuts and earthy aromas. Mildly sweet and aged to perfection. For the sophisticated Saké palate. Great as an apéritif, works with mildly sauced meat dishes too. Drink chilled.
Say the word “sake” to most Americans, and what comes to mind […]

DOES IT GET ANY BETTER THAN DIAMONDS WITH COCKTAILS

Just when you thought you heard it all…here is a new one for you!
The “diamond-tini”, a cocktail with a hint of lime and chilled Belvedere vodka over a 1.06-carat stone, is topping the Ritz-Carlton beverage menu at a cool $15,000.
That price includes drink preparations table side, a serenade of “Diamonds are Forever” as a cut stone […]

RESTAURANT PICK OF THE WEEK: LA ISLA OF HOBOKEN, NJ

A taste of Cuba in downtown Hoboken. To enter the humble settings of this small family-run restaurant is to walk into heart of Little Havana and experience the warm heart of the Cuban people, the fast beat of their music and the surprising character of their cuisine.Recently voted best Cuban Restaurant in New Jersey by […]

GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR WINE LOVERS

Wine Wishes Gift Basket $100.00
Ingredients: Created with an eye on design this fanciful basket includes a California Merlot and Chardonnay with treats to suit any special occasion. Gourmet compliments include chocolate coated oranges, Joseph Schmidt chocolate truffles, a seasoned gourmet party mix, lemon cookies, sesame crackers, summer sausage, smooth cheese, gourmet mustard, picnic style cheese knives to […]

RESTAURANT PICK OF THE WEEK: SEATTLES OWN “TAVOLÁTA”

Tavolata is the latest buzz from Seattle’s creator of Union and heralded by Seattle Magazine as one of Seattle’s best restaurants hands-down. An intimate space with excellent small plates in Belltown - Tavolata is a great place to try. It’s billed as Italian, but the menu runs the gamut. The steak was to die for […]

Great Pick: 2005 Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild Pauillac

$79.99 per bottle
Medium ruby. Superripe aromas and flavors of blueberry, blackberry, bitter chocolate, licorice, menthol and Asian spices. Big, chocolatey and rich; much broader and more backward than the Carruades I tasted next to it but without that wine’s perfume and light touch. Finishes chewy and youthfully medicinal, with a classic dryness and substantial tannins that […]

FOR BEER LOVERS EVERYWHERE. WHEN A REGULAR BEER JUST WON’T DO.

Most Expensive Beer in the World - Sam Adams Utopia = $100

Sam Adams Utopia Beer is most expensive beer in the world. Sam Adams Utopia is redefining the ‘beer’ definition with its magnificent taste and quality. Sam Adams Utopia is not only most expensive beer in the world, but also strongest beer in the world. […]

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