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Kelly's Grape Times
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Wine tips, suggestions and food pairing advice from a wine educator and writer in the Metro DC area.
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What\'s new in the world of bubbly bars
Love sparkling wine as much as I do? Then read on for profiles of some great sparkling wine bars across the country, including one of my faves, The Bubble Lounge, as well as Flute Champagne Bar, Swanky Bubbles, and the comedy club/can't miss Champa...
Pumpkin, pumpkin everywhere...
...in your glass, and I happen to love it. Here is a yummy drink recipe, compliments of Vermilion (and available there, too):Pumpkin Patch Cocktail1.5 oz Grey Goose la Poire Vodka1 teaspoon ginger simple syrup (see below)2 tablespoons Pumpkin Puree w...
Scary Sherry Cocktails
Awhile back, I blogged about the Secret Sherry Society, a free organization dedicated to promoting the fortified Spanish wines. Recently I received some great cocktail ideas for Halloween and beyond...Marshall Altier of Terroir and Insieme in New Yo...
Learn the history of the Daiquiri...and no, it doesn\'t involve ice or strawberries
In 1909, U.S. Navy Admiral Lucius Johnson introduced theDaiquiri cocktail to the United States in Washington, DC at the Army-Navy Club, and the Museum of the American Cocktail is set to celebrate it. Join Derek Brown and Phil Greene at the historic O...
Bourbon, steak and tons more
Last week I had the pleasure of checking out the new bar menu and libations at Bourbon Steak in Georgetown. I hadn't been there since last December, soon after it opened (when I just oogled over the lengthy "bar book," not to mention the truffle oil ...
