Recent Posts Tagged With 'Wine'

• Break 'n Bread Sunday

  Posted on Friday October 9th, 2009 at 11:14 in events, Wine

  The rain's supposed to let up this weekend in time for Break 'n Bread Sunday, featuring tastes from some of Birmingham's best locally owned restaurants.  The event, 1-5 p.m. at Pepper Place on Sunday, Oct. 11, is hosted by The Birmingham Origina...

• Goings-on this Saturday

  Posted on Friday September 18th, 2009 at 09:53 in events, Wine

  A few food- and beverage-related events tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 19. Let's hope the weather clears... Free the Hops Oktoberfest, downtown Birmingham on historic Morris Avenue. German cuisine, live music, and more than 25 German and German-style...

• News Roundup

  Posted on Sunday August 16th, 2009 at 16:55 in events, Wine, chefs, restaurant news

  Just a few news tidbits to pass along in the midst of back-to-school madness: Standard Bistro in Mt. Laurel is having an heirloom tomato wine dinner this Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by International Wines, the menu features tomato-themed ...

• Southern Foodways Film Festival

  Posted on Monday August 10th, 2009 at 08:59 in events, Wine, southern food

  If you're looking for a weekend road trip this month, head to Athens, Ga., Aug. 22 for the Southern Foodways Alliance's Potlikker Film Festival. Travel through the South through SFA-produced and directed short films that document and celebrate region...

• Carraba's event raising money for muscular dystrophy

  Posted on Monday July 27th, 2009 at 09:45 in events, Wine

  Carrabba's Italian Grill is hosting a special event this Thursday, July 30, to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The cost per person is $15, which includes a sampling of four food items from the new Mr. C’s Bar Menu and, for g...

• Viva the Free Hops!

  Posted on Thursday July 9th, 2009 at 16:55 in Wine

  We enjoyed our first "freed hops" beers last night -- beers bought here in Alabama since the state lifted its prohibition on higher-alcohol brews, which had kept us from getting many fine craft beers from around the world. We picked up a box of six d...

• Fireworks & Music at Morgan Creek Winery

  Posted on Friday June 5th, 2009 at 10:41 in Alabama, events, Wine, wine tasting, winery, concert

  Head out to Harpersville Saturday evening for the second of Morgan Creek Vineyards' "Fireworks & Music" summer concerts. From 6-9 p.m., there will be live music, complimentary winery tours and tastings. Pack a picnic for a beautiful evening outdo...

• Drinks at Dram

  Posted on Tuesday June 2nd, 2009 at 13:54 in Wine, restaurants: impressions

  We had our first visit to the new Dram whiskey bar in Mountain Brook Village, and it definitely won't be our last. We enjoyed the large outdoor deck in the back, which has a cozy smoking pit where you can take your drinks.  These are drinks for ...

• This Weekend at Linn Park

  Posted on Friday April 24th, 2009 at 08:15 in events, Wine, chefs

  Looks like it's going to be a beautiful warm weekend for the Magic City Art Connection at Linn Park. The culinary star of this yearly event is Corks & Chefs, now in its 12th year. From 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, sample delicious cuisine from B...

• Upcoming Food Events

  Posted on Sunday April 19th, 2009 at 14:51 in events, Wine

  April 22: Standard Bistro's Wild Seafood Wine Dinner. Hors d'ouvres will be served at 6:30 in the bar, diner seating begins at 7 p.m. This month's dinner will feature four courses at lower prices. Wines provided by Best Cellars International. Featuri...

• Good for Good People

  Posted on Sunday March 1st, 2009 at 15:54 in Wine

  We stopped by Dave's Pub last night for a couple of draft beers before dinner and got to try Birmingham's own Good People beer for the first time. I think it was the American Brown Ale, and it did not disappoint. It was wonderfully malty, with just t...

• News Roundup

  Posted on Friday February 27th, 2009 at 09:51 in events, Wine, chefs, restaurant news

  We've been scarce the last couple of weeks -- the day job has been crazier than usual. So while we work on an actual review, here are a few news tidbits that have crossed our desks lately: This Sunday night at 7 p.m., O kafes! coffee house at Pepper...

• How to Read a Wine Label

  Posted on Saturday January 17th, 2009 at 10:31 in books, Wine

  If you want to read more about enjoying and learning about wine, the Wall Street Journal's Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher are a great choice. One review called them "the ultimate anti-snob expert." They believe wine is something for everyone to e...

• Veranda's New Wine Room & Chef's Table

  Posted on Wednesday November 26th, 2008 at 07:00 in Wine, chefs, restaurant news

  After the recent "Commander's Wild Side" dinner at Veranda on Highland, Executive Chef Tom Robey made a point of giving us a tour of the restaurant's new wine room, which also boasts a chef's table. You see, when we reviewed the restaurant in late su...

• Upcoming Events

  Posted on Thursday October 23rd, 2008 at 07:00 in events, Wine

  Uncorked on the Green: A Gourmet Beer, Wine, and Culinary Experience: Saturday, October 25, on The Green at Ross Bridge in Hoover, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Held in conjunction with Arts & Music on the Green, Uncorked on the Green is a premier outdoor jurie...

• This Weekend

  Posted on Thursday October 9th, 2008 at 09:44 in events, Wine

  There are a couple of special events going on this weekend that involve food:The Middle Eastern Food Festival runs today through Saturday at the Saint George Melkite Catholic Church. Enjoy dishes such as kibbee, stuffed grape leaves, baked chicken, s...

• Upcoming Events

  Posted on Tuesday September 30th, 2008 at 13:46 in events, Wine

  Western's Fall Wine & Food Festival on Thursday, October 2, from 5:30- 8:30 p.m., at the Birmingham Zoo will feature the opportunity to taste your choice of more than 600 wines. There also will be plenty of Alabama Grown/ Alabama Made foods to sa...

• Stomp Grapes

  Posted on Thursday September 18th, 2008 at 09:22 in Wine

  Here's something fun to do this weekend -- The Morgan Creek Winery Grape Stomp, Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy an old-fashioned grape stomp, live music, food, a Lucy look-alike contest and grape harvester demonstration. There's live music by...

• National Magazine Honors J. Clyde

  Posted on Thursday September 11th, 2008 at 09:37 in Wine, restaurant news

  Imbibe magazine has named The J. Clyde one of the "100 Best Places to Drink Beer in America."An excerpt from the September/October issue: "It takes stubbornness to run a beer bar in a state with strict alcohol laws – and the folks at J. Clyde’s m...

• Birmingham Restaurants Get Wine Awards

  Posted on Monday September 1st, 2008 at 12:44 in Wine, restaurant news

  Wine Spectator magazine has given its annual Award of Excellence to several Birmingham restaurants: Brock's, Fleming's, Hot and Hot Fish Club, Ocean, Ruth's Chris, Satterfield's, Standard Bistro, Veranda on Highand, and Village Tavern.Congratulations...

• Wine Spectator Honors Fake Restaurant

  Posted on Thursday August 21st, 2008 at 21:18 in Wine

  In a blog entry at Epicurious.com, Michael Y. Park writes about how the author of The Wine Trials, Robin Goldstein, set out to test Wine Spectator magazine's method of determining its awards of excellence. As part of research for an academic paper, h...

• New Wine and Beer at Mudtown

  Posted on Wednesday August 20th, 2008 at 12:37 in Wine, restaurant news

  Mudtown Eat & Drink in the Cahaba Heights area of Vestavia Hills has a new wine list and updated draft beer selection.On Aug. 28, Mudtown's wine list and food will be featured at a wine tasting at the Wine Cellar in Vestavia Hills; see more info ...

• R.I.P, Lou Zaden

  Posted on Friday August 15th, 2008 at 15:09 in Wine

  No, there's no food, unless you count trail mix or bags of Zapp's potato chips, or takeout from O.T.'s  next door, but Lou's Pub & Package Store in the Lakeview area was for years a big part of our evenings out -- and now it will never be th...

• Gloria Ferrer Wine Dinner at Satterfield's

  Posted on Friday July 18th, 2008 at 13:57 in Wine, restaurant news

  Hector Alvarez from Gloria Ferrer Winery will be hosting a wine dinner in the private dining room at Satterfield’s on Tuesday, July 22nd at 7:00 pm. On the menu: Summer fruit salad with NV Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs; pan seared diver scallops...

• Wine Down Wednesdays

  Posted on Thursday July 10th, 2008 at 11:43 in Wine

  A post yesterday over at the Terminal highlighted some great Birmingham spots for a hump day drink, or "Wine Down Wednesday" -- The J. Clyde, Metro Bistro, and The Wine Loft.So I Googled "Wine Down Wednesday" and Birmingham and al...

• Signs of Summer

  Posted on Friday June 6th, 2008 at 14:23 in Wine, restaurant news

  It's summertime, and that means all sorts of great outdoor food-related activities and local summer produce on local restaurant menus. Here's a sampling: Ozan Winery is offering its first "Ozan Afternoon Wine Train" of the summer tomor...

• Wine Merchant Reflections -- and Chance to Win Wine

  Posted on Monday June 2nd, 2008 at 10:41 in Wine

  Neal Rosenthal, one of the world's most knowledgeable wine experts will visit Birmingham Tuesday, June 3, and will be signing copies of his book, "Reflections of a Wine Merchant," at the Alabama Booksmith in Homewood at 4 p.m.In addition, h...

• Magic City Brewfest This Weekend

  Posted on Thursday May 29th, 2008 at 10:42 in Wine

  Buy your tickets now for the second annual Magic City Brewfest this weekend at Sloss Furnaces. You can sample some of the world's finest beers and enjoy local music and local food.More than 200 beers will be offered for sampling, including ones new t...

• Update on Gourmet Beer Bill

  Posted on Friday May 9th, 2008 at 13:11 in Wine

  Monday, May 19, is the last day of the legislative session, and according to Free The Hops, HB196, the Gourmet Beer Bill, will be on the calendar. The organization, which is trying to get Alabama law changed to allow gourmet craft beers that are high...

• Gourmet Beer Lovers, Make Your Voice Heard

  Posted on Monday May 5th, 2008 at 13:07 in Wine

  HB196, the Gourmet Beer Bill, is up for vote in the Alabama Senate this week, most likely on Tuesday May 6, according to the Free the Hops organization, which is lobbying to get changes made to state law that will allow the sale of higher-alcohol &qu...