Indigenous’s 100 mile dinner………

This rates as one of the most creative dinners I’ve had the pleasure to experience.  The chef owner of Indigenous created all of the courses from ingredients found within a 100 miles of Sarasota. Thank you to Chef Phelps for introducing us to some delicious local ingredients and to your experienced staff for making the evening so amazing! Who would have believed the berries on … Continue reading Indigenous’s 100 mile dinner………

Wine and food designed to love……..

We were guests at a very specially planned evening of wine and food this past weekend. Our hosts, Marta and Francis went to great lengths to select wines and foods of Spain they have experienced and loved.  They cooked regional dishes to give us a spectacular introduction into Spanish dining. To begin the journey, we were poured two wines from the appellation of  Rías Baxias … Continue reading Wine and food designed to love……..

In our own backyard…………

Sarasota had a marvelous wine store that brought us an array of wines from boutique wineries and far away places at incredibly reasonable prices.  John got to know the manager, Thomas and was a frequent customer for many years.   Sadly the store closed after Thomas’s departure. A shop in Gulf Gate has become a great replacement.  Many of you already shop here –  thewinetobuy.com.  … Continue reading In our own backyard…………

DC’s Zaytinya…..

  We had an exceptional experience at this restaurant in DC a couple years ago. I remember my immediate impression upon arriving in the restaurant was not wonderful.  It was crowded and rather loud but once seated and into reading the menu it became quite comfortable, interesting and totally fun.  We all agreed we’d go back in an instant.  There were so many intriguing items … Continue reading DC’s Zaytinya…..

How to follow a blog and or comment…….

I apologize to everyone who received an email from me giving directions on how to sign up to follow this blog.  John and I both tried the directions provided by wordpress.com and they were AWFUL!  Sooooo  I spent some time and I REALLY have it figured out! To receive an email when a new posting is published on the blog and / or to comment, … Continue reading How to follow a blog and or comment…….