Vintage Eve Circa 3/15: Several Firsts at Celestino Ristorante & Bar

Where does one begin after their first dining experiences at Celestino Ristorante and Bar? The seasonal mushroom menu that included my first experience tasting truffles? Meeting Partner and Executive Chef Calogero Drago? Tasting “only three percent of the menu” but possibly the best as recommended by our server? Pairing Italian Cabernet Sauvignon and Italian Syrah…

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SUTTER HOME® SENDS A PIECE OF HOME TO TROOPS AROUND THE WORLD

Iconic American Winery Supports Military with Care Packages St. Helena Calif.— Sutter Home® Family Vineyards, an iconic American winery, is working to make the holidays brighter for U.S. military personnel and their families.  Through its Sutter Home for the Holidays initiative, Sutter Home has partnered with Operation Gratitude to send care packages to deserving troops…

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An Interview with Andrew McNamara, Master Sommelier and Director of Fine Wines for Premier Beverage Company By Scott Richardson

I recently spent some time with Master Sommelier, Andrew McNamara during the Court of Master Sommelier’s Introduction and Certified level exams here in Orlando, Fl. Andrew was one of ten candidates to pass this rigorous exam in 2007, Andy is also one of the very few in the court’s history to successfully complete all three…

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PIERO SELVAGGIO PRESENTS “THE NEXT 40” WITH A STELLAR BIANCO PREGIATO TASTING MENU AND THE WINES OF BENI DI BATASIOLO

The Anniversary Dinner by Chef Chessa Features First Grade White Truffles, Piemonte Wines and a Custom Designed Sicilian Thalass Plate to Commemorate 41 Years of Italian Culinary History  WHO:             Piero Selvaggio and VALENTINO Executive Chef Nico Chessa  WHAT:           In celebration of the 41st Anniversary of Valentino, and in anticipation of The Next 40 Years, Owner Piero Selvaggio presents a spectacular Bianco Pregiato white truffle tasting menu with personally…

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Not Stuffy + Surprisingly Great Wines = Romano’s Macaroni Grill Valencia! Who Knew?

“Finding an organization that has a passion for people,” began assistant manager and unadvertised wine expert Corrine Ramirez.  “People either go out for an experience or to wind down after work.”  Whatever your reason Corrine believes that employees that “do their job from the heart” will easily please the customers. It started like this: SCV…

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