May 02, 2013
If you missed guest blogger Shelby Vittek's first guest post two weeks ago, check out her thoughts on Albariño and mediterranean cuisine on the AEC blog here.
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When presented with the duty of pairing wine with a meal, I often fall back on the first foolproof tip I learned: Match the bottle with a dish similar to what people from its region eat. Remember, wines are typically made with the local cuisine in mind, so following this piece of advice is a relatively easy way to tackle the challenge.
April 18, 2013
For what felt like the first time all year, the sun finally came out on my lunch break. As I sat at my desk mentally exploring my options, I knew no food truck or cafeteria could satiate my hunger. And I was in no mood for a hodge-podge of the week’s leftovers. No, this warm and breezy Friday called for something more, a celebration of some sort. “What better day for a drinking lunch?” I thought to myself.
I live and work in Philadelphia, a fairly convenient place to wine and dine on a budget thanks to its popular BYOB scene.
