Monday, 7/14/08: Chefs and Wine Recap, Wines for Bastille Day, A few spots left for this weeks tasting!
Baltimore Chef and Wine Experience a Success: The 2008 Baltimore Chef and Wine Experience has come and passed. Dozens of food, wine and other related exhibits were on display for eating, tasting, reading and learning. Both national and local celebrities and chefs were on hand, as well as a couple Master Sommeliers, all sharing their recipes and experiences with those in attendance. The packed event was highlighted by talks given by television star and food writer and critic Ted Allen (my new close friend, see above!). I had a chance to meet Ted during the “VIP” tasting (which was crowded!)- a very down-to-earth, nice guy who definitely loves good food and wine. More on this event in the next few days while I recover my notes (from a husky mishap!) and put the pictures and film together.
What are you drinking this Bastille Day? French toast for breakfast with a French Roast coffee. French fries for lunch. Ladies walking around with French twists in there hair…what’s going on here? Ah! Today is Fête Nationale (”National Celebration”), the day on which the French celebrate the storming of the Bastille which took place on July 14, 1789. I hear it has something to do with the French independence or revolution or something. Whatever it is, it’s a great reason to open a French wine! So join me tonight in drinking a nice Bordeaux as we salute the republic of France!
A few spots left for this Sunday’s Wine Club Tasting- Sushi and Wine! So what are you waiting for? Go here to RSVP!
Restaurant Review: Mannequin Pis Restaurant (Olney, MD) -A night of Belgian respect with Chris and Dana
Outstanding Belgian food, bier and hospitality! Read more
Maryland Food and Wine Events: JULY 2008
Wine Source Tastings:
Free Winemaker’s Tasting:
Braida of Italy
Tuesday July 15, 5 - 7 pm
Free Wine Tasting:
New Gems from Neal Rosenthal’s Portfolio
Friday July 18, 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Saturday July 19, 1:30 - 5:30 pm
The Wine Source: Beer Dinner Featuring:
The Beers of Merchant du Vin
Monday July 14, 6:30 pm
The Merchant du Vin is built upon the idea that beer should be tasted and enjoyed like a bottle of fine wine, and there may be no better way to explore the finer nuances of a finely crafted beer than with a stellar meal at the Capital Grille.
John Brown, your host for the evening and a representative of The Merchant du Vin, will guide you through a historical narrative of some of the most exotic breweries throughout the world. Breweries featured will include: Samuel Smith, Lindemans, Pinkus, Westmalle, Ayinger, and Orval.
We kindly ask you to RSVP by Monday July 7, 2008 to the managers of The Capital Grill at 443.703.4064.
Visit The Wine Source website!
Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week: July 26 - August 3, 2008
Enjoy a variety of three-course dinners, in just about any cuisine that strikes your fancy, for only $30.08. Or try three-course lunches at select restaurants for just $20.08. And new this summer, many restaurants will also offer special culinary experiences, such as wine pairings, cooking classes, tasting menus and more. Plus, select Baltimore City garages are offering special $3-7 parking, and many hotels have special summer discounts and packages. So don’t just eat and run. Stay awhile, and see what else is cooking in Baltimore.
Baltimore Chefs and Wine Experience
Explore delicious restaurants, talented chefs, and fine wine at the Baltimore Chefs and Wine Experience hosted by the Food Network’s Sandra Pinckney. Find out more at www.chefsandwine.org.
Flavored Malt Beverages ARE NOT BEER! Score one for the good guys.
April 27, 2008 by michael · Leave a Comment
You may remember my reporting on the “Definition of Beer” bill that I sat in on last month in the Maryland State Senate. This topic deals with the classification of “Flavored Malt Beverages” as “Beer” versus “Spirits” or other classifications. This has implications on tax law as well as who is allowed to sell these “Alcopops” (as they are also referred to.
I, as well as state attorney general Gansler, am totally against this change in the classification of FMB’s to “beer” (again read the previous post). Unfortunately, our representatives voted in favor of the wholesalers/distributors to classify these “alcopops” as “beer” (take a look at tax records to see how much money lobbyists contributed to our representatives campaigns in the last few years…it’s sickening).
But, wait, good news!: The Baltimore Sun (and our friends at Vinotrip) reported that on Wednesday, Governor Martin O’Malley came through, delaying the signing of the bill as he considers the repercussions of such legislation. Now might be a good time to contact your local legislature or send a letter to the Governor to let him know that we citizens of Maryland won’t stand for FMB’s being classified as beer.
Today Begins the St. Michael’s Food and Wine Festival
April 24, 2008 by michael · Leave a Comment
Some great wines being poured this weekend and daily tickets are only $45! Definitely worth checking out. Thanks Donna for reminding me 
The 2008 St. Michaels Maryland Food and Wine Festival
The 2007 St. Michaels Food & Wine Festival, held on the beautiful grounds of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, drew several thousand people, from April 26 - April 29, 2007. Attendees were entertained with great jazz, guest chefs, recipe demonstrations, wine seminars, wine tastings, and food and wine related exhibitions. One-of-a-kind wine dinners were prepared at fine restaurants throughout the area.
