So what do you drink with guacamole? This time of year the avocados are pouring into the stores. Who can resist them? And anyway, they’re good for you. The rich (i.e. fatty or oily) nature of the fruit overpowers just about evrything. My instinct was a brisk sauvignon blanc but it couldn’t cut it with… Continue reading Guacamole and Red Wine ?!?!??
Author: james romanow
Straight Poop From the Goose, Part 2
I got the written version of Dimi’s (Grey Goose Global Brand Diplomat, and bon vivant) sherry cocktail Apparently he would agree with my comment on my version being to sweet, and needing more saffron. (I doubt I used a gram to make my saffron syrup.) The Real version from a real expert: 30 ml Grey… Continue reading Straight Poop From the Goose, Part 2
The Goose Speaks
Had a conversation with Dimi Lezinska, Grey Goose’s mixologist and brand ambassador, this morning. The most surprising insight he offered is the rise of sherry as a cocktail ingredient. Both dry and Amontillado apparently. Here’s the trendy drink du jour: – 1.25 oz Grey Goose l’Orange – 0.25 oz Grand Marnier – 0.50 oz… Continue reading The Goose Speaks
Red Wine and Sushi
This is a typical dish at Wasabi Sabi. They pay a lot of attention to presentation. Wasabi Sabi, the name of the restaurant is clearly a pun, a play on the Japanese asthetic ideal of impermanence. The interior design, of the restaurant, the presentation, are all suited to this ideal. A few years ago, I… Continue reading Red Wine and Sushi
Civita al Fresco
Had a little time on our hands, and ended up having a very nice lunch at Civita in Winnipeg. It’s casual dining, wood fired pizza, pasta, etc. but pleasing. They’re making an effort and are successful. Best of all they have a lovely tree-shaded back patio. We had the eponymous Civita pizza (pesto, capicolla, carmelized… Continue reading Civita al Fresco