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Category: Fine Dining

May 13, 2019 theswirlingdervish

Photo Tour: Walking in the West Village and Dinner at Wallsé

Cantina Beach at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne

December 3, 2018 theswirlingdervish

Destination? Private Island Club. ETA? 15 Minutes. Our Trip to the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne

November 20, 2018 theswirlingdervish

Same Time Next Year? The Wines of Donnachiara Montefalcione

April 6, 2018April 30, 2018 theswirlingdervish

When Your New Favorite Place Turns Out to Be an Old Haunt

November 10, 2017 theswirlingdervish

The Wines of Donnachiara: Five Generations of Irpinian Tradition

May 14, 2017 theswirlingdervish

A Mother’s Day #Wine Adventure

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Isn’t she lovely? Bathed in the sapphire glow of the Blue Hour, that instant separating dusk from dark. I’ve walked past the Metropolitan Museum of Art many times but can’t remember ever seeing her look this beautiful. . . . #nofilter #nyc #themet #fifthavenue #newyorkcitylife #bluehour #lheurebleue #museummile #citywalks #bigapple #iloveny

Late evening walk up Third Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I’ve strolled past three banks, two drugstores, and perhaps a dozen Pilates studios (not really - wait - maybe so!) And then I spied this sign, which stopped me in my tracks: Smoke. Beer. And just behind it, Ramen. Isn’t that all anyone needs on a Friday night? I love how NYC always manages to surprise me. . . . #nyc #citywalks #fridaynight #citylife #newyorkster #neighborhood #keepitreal #essentials #allyouneed #thirdavenue #cornerstore #beer

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your hearts are full of love, your tastebuds tickled by tempting treats, and your wine glasses full of a wine that makes your spirits soar. Appreciate whatever the day brings, and be an ambassador of goodwill to all you meet. Cheers! . . . #love #respect #goodwill #payitforward #selflove #fullheart #gratitude #sharethelove #wineblogger #wellness #positivity

Have you tried the wines from Tara Atacama in Chile? Grapes are grown in a seemingly inhospitable climate: < 20 mm of rain per year; the blazing heat of the equatorial latitude; and salty soils that threaten even the most tenacious vines. How does Tara Atacama make it work? Well, a combo of altitude, proximity to the Pacific Ocean (and the chilly Humboldt Current) and careful irrigation. The result is a selection of wines with high acidity, varietal typicity, and an intriguing mineral character. I tasted three wines - a Chardonnay, a Pinot Noir, and a Syrah. All were enjoyable but one of them really blew me away! Details are on the blog. . . . #WinesofChile #TaraAtacama #AtacamaDO #Chardonnay #PinotNoir #Syrah #winestagram #winelover #VinasVentisquero #southamericanwine #limarivalley #samples

It’s #TravelTuesday and I’m flashing back to my first trip to Spain. Nerja is a small town in Andalucia, on the Mediterranean Sea. And, as you can see, the views can’t be beat! It’s rainy and cold in NYC today, and that has me channeling a Spanish vibe: one that includes a few hours lounging on the beach, followed by a plate of grilled sardines and a glass of rosado at the surfside cafe. Wanna meet me there? Where are you headed - virtually or actually - today? . . . #spain #andalucia #nerja #mediterraneanvibes #travelfar #travelphoto #wanderlust #moonrise #beachview #lovespain🇪🇸

On this #traveltuesday I’m introducing you to one of downtown Miami’s locals: the Centinela Del Rio stands on Brickell Key, near the confluence of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay. He represents the native Tequesta people, who populated this area long before there were snowbirds! If you come to Miami, be sure to stroll by and say hi! . . . #miamilife #brickellliving #downtownmiami #tequesta #brickellkey #miamiriver #miamisights #floridalife #onthebay #biscaynebay #walkthecity #miami

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