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Fried Chicken with bacon bleu risotto Wow, this is the sort of meal that should require a disclaimer: Don’t make plans for today… you’ll need a nap… soon. The bacon bleu risotto was incredibly rich, buttery, creamy, and smooth. A generous dotting of bacon added smoke appeal and depth of flavor. [...] Summer Shade Festival 2009 For Summer Shade Festival Information: SummerShade.org –And– Corks & Forks Admission: $35 in advance or $45 at the gate Chef & Restaurant Lineup for: Potted Chicken Liver & Foie Gras Pâté with grilled bread The touch of smoke from the grilled bread play off the creamy richness of the pâté. All at once, rich, buttery, and delicate with an air of sweetness that just barely presents itself. (Possibly from a reduction of armagnac, to dissipate the alcohol.)
The Good: From taste to price, I have a ton of praise for this surprising little wine. I snatched the bottle off the shelf of a local Whole Foods last year. And, instantly forgot about it. My expectations were low given the insanely low price. I’ve never seen an icewine at this price (purchase price [...] Wine Tasting @ Alon’s Dunwoody Thursday, July 16, 2009 Cost: $15 per person For more information & to purchase tickets: Alon’s.com Alon’s Dunwoody Saturday — May 16, 2009 — 11:00am to 6:00pm Crane Creek Vineyards will be serving lunch with wine tastings this Saturday. But, this event isn’t for adults alone. There will be a Kiddie Craft Tent for children and fishing from the pond. Also, local artists will be displaying their work. For more infomation: Crane Creek Vineyards Tickets: $20 [...] Royal Tokaji 2000 With a taste of honeyed apricots, this is one of my favorite wines. Incredible depth of flavor, it tastes of sweet nectar, reminding me why wine is referred to as the nectar of the Gods. Sourwood honey, apricot, fresh calmyrna figs, a hint of floral orange blossom, orange zest, a bit of tart pineapple, [...] |
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