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September 17, 2019

Weekend in Naples, Italy: Where to Eat and Drink

September 17, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Weekend in Naples, Italy: Where to Eat and Drink

Don’t pass Naple’s beauty (and amazing food) by.

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September 17, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Travel, Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Naples Italy, Campania, Grape Collective, Gino Sorbillo, L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, Caffe Gambrinus, Ristorante Europeo Mattozzi, Ebbrezza di Noè, 50 Kalò, Ristorante Umberto, Enoteca Belledonne
August 12, 2019

Q&A with Chef Charlie Palmer

August 12, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Q&A with Chef Charlie Palmer

Charlie Palmer, a celebrity chef who doesn’t rest on his laurels, is always looking for new challenges. He keeps busy by opening hotels, authoring cookbooks, and making wine.

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August 12, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Charlie Palmer, Aureole, Charlie Clay, Aureole Cuvee, Grape Collective, #metoo
April 07, 2019

Weekend In The City Of Bordeaux: Top Picks For Wining And Dining

April 07, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Weekend In The City Of Bordeaux: Top Picks For Wining And Dining

What could be better than a weekend in beautiful Bordeaux?! With so many awesome things to do, find out where to keep your hunger and thirst sated!

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April 07, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Dining Out, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Bordeaux, La Brasserie Bordelaise, Le Carreau, Le Carré, El Nacional, Bistrot du Fromager, La Tupina, Le Hangar Darwin, L'Univerre, Point Rouge, Vins Urbains, Weekend In Bordeaux, Pablo Boutique Bordeaux, Zoë Des Allées Bordeaux, Musée d'Aquitaine, Cité du Vin, Mama Shelter Bordeaux, Le Petit Commerce
March 29, 2019

Exploring The Best of Ruidoso, New Mexico

March 29, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Exploring The Best of Ruidoso, New Mexico

This friendly resort community in New Mexico offers plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family!

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March 29, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Travel, Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Ruidoso, New Mexico, Ski Apache, Inn of The Mountain Gods, Ruidoso Downs, Backcountry Attitudes, Noisy Water Winery, Glencoe Distillery, Lost Hiker Brewing, Bonito Valley Brewing, J. Roberts, Old Barrel Tea Company, The Spa At The Inn of the Mountain Gods, Sanctuary on the River, Hunt & Harvest At The Mercantile, Cafe Rio, Texas Club, Rio Grande Grill & Tap Room, Sacred Grounds Coffee & Tea House, Cornerstone Bakery Cafe, Escape Resort, Ruidoso River Resort, Upper Canyon Lodging
February 19, 2019

Seattle For Food and Wine Lovers

February 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Seattle For Food and Wine Lovers

Find the best of the best in Seattle, Washington!

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February 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Travel, Dining Out, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Seattle, Washington State Wines, The Butcher's Table, Eden Hill, June Baby, Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar, Sushi Kashiba, RN74, Purple Cafe & Wine Bar, Etta's, AQUA by El Gaucho, Jet City Winery, The Estates Wine Room, SoDo Urban Works, Woodinville Wine Country, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Taste Washington, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Theo Chocolate Factory, The Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture, Olympic Sculpture Park, Bainbridge Island, Visit Seattle
January 11, 2019

WHERE TO EAT IN NYC - 2019

January 11, 2019/ Lisa Denning
WHERE TO EAT IN NYC - 2019

So many restaurants, so little time!

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January 11, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 14 Comments
Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Le Bernardin, The River Cafe, La Esquina, Cafe Altro Paradiso, Aureole, Batard, Bin 71, Bombay Bread Bar, Boqueria, Casellula, Cervo's, Charlie Bird, Chef's Club, The Dabney, Covina, Cull & Pistol, Dirt Candy, The East Pole, Kings County Imperial, La Vara, Leuca, Lil Gem, Lilia, Lincoln, The Lobster Club, The Loyal, Manhatta, Marta, The Milling Room, Pearl Oyster Bar, Pisticci, Pizzeria Sirenetta, Racine's, Rubirosa, Scampi, Shuka, Speedy Romeo, Sushi of Gari, Toloache, Trattoria Italienne, Via Carota
July 11, 2018

Wine Chef Discovery: The Milling Room's Tuesday Night BYOB

July 11, 2018/ Lisa Denning
Wine Chef Discovery: The Milling Room's Tuesday Night BYOB

The place to be on Tuesday nights in NYC!

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July 11, 2018/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, The Milling Room, Phillip Kirschen-Clark, Rock & Hammer Pinot Noir, Rex Hill Vineyards, Gregg Popovich, Upper West Side
May 16, 2018

Weekend in Melbourne, Australia: Where To Drink, Dine & Day Trip

May 16, 2018/ Lisa Denning
Weekend in Melbourne, Australia: Where To Drink, Dine & Day Trip

Australia’s ‘Most Livable City’ has something for everyone. Find out how to eat and drink your way around town (and in the nearby Mornington Peninsula).

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May 16, 2018/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Dining Out, Wine of the Week
Melbourne, Australia, Darling Cafe, The Hardware Societe, Higher Ground, Galah, Eau de Vie, The Rooftop at the QT Melbourne, Jungle Boy, Embla, MoVida, Mr Miyagi, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, The Mornington Peninsula, Paringa, Port Philip, Ten Minutes By Tractor, Moorooduc Estate, Point Leo Estate
January 25, 2018

Where To Eat In NYC, 2018

January 25, 2018/ Lisa Denning
Where To Eat In NYC, 2018

I've done all the 'work' for you and here it is... The Wine Chef's Second Annual!

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January 25, 2018/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Where To Eat NYC, abcV, Augustine, Aureole, Babuji, Bond Street, Boulud Sud, Bowery Meat Company, Cafe Altro Paradiso, Casa La Femme, Clay, Craft, Cull & Pistol, Dinosaur BBQ, Felix, Indian Accent, I Sodi, Keen's Steakhouse, La Esquina, Little Owl, Loring Place, Maison Pickle, Malatesta Trattoria, Marta, The Mermaid Inn, The Milling Room, Nobu, Nougatine At Jean-Georges, Nur, Pearl Oyster Bar, Pizzeria Sirenetta, Public Kitchen, Quality Eats UES, Racine's, River Cafe, Rouge Tomate, Rubirosa, Sushi of Gari, Toloache, Toqueville, Union Square Hospitality, Union Square Cafe, Upland, Vic's
November 16, 2017

Favorite Recipes From A Wine Tasting Dinner At The Centerport Yacht Club

November 16, 2017/ Lisa Denning
Favorite Recipes From A Wine Tasting Dinner At The Centerport Yacht Club

The Wine Chef was honored to be the guest speaker at a very special dinner overlooking the Long Island Sound.  Enjoy some of the recipes and food and wine pairings.

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November 16, 2017/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers, Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Centerport Yacht Club, Mionetto Prosecco, Ravines Dry Riesling, Champalou Vouvray, Failla Pinot Noir, Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec, Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo, Morenita Cream Sherry, Tiger Prawns, Bacon Chop, French Toast, Almond Pear Cake, Creme Anglaise
October 20, 2017

Somms And Sliders Event In NYC Pairs Great Burgers With Napa Valley Wines

October 20, 2017/ Lisa Denning
Somms And Sliders Event In NYC Pairs Great Burgers With Napa Valley Wines

Don't miss out on the third annual burger and Napa Valley wine pairing event here in NYC.

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October 20, 2017/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Somms and Sliders, Napa Valley Wine, Burgers, Napa Valley Vintners, NYC Restaurants
July 06, 2017

Wine Chef Discovery: Tie-Dye Pizza at Rubirosa

July 06, 2017/ Lisa Denning
Wine Chef Discovery:  Tie-Dye Pizza at Rubirosa

Don't miss out on the best pizza in Manhattan!

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July 06, 2017/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Rubirosa, Tie-dye pizza, Gardoilvento Etna Rosso, Octopus Salad, Stuffed Artichokes
May 13, 2017

Adventures In Bordeaux - Le Bordeaux Gordon Ramsay

May 13, 2017/ Lisa Denning
Adventures In Bordeaux - Le Bordeaux Gordon Ramsay

Adventures in Bordeaux, Part 1, recipe included!

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May 13, 2017/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Millesima, Bordeaux, Gordon Ramsay, Beef Wellington, Cite du Vin, City of Wine, Arcachon, InterContinental Bordeaux, Millesima Blog Awards 2017, Le Bordeaux Gordon Ramsay, Clos des Lunes, La Fleur Peyrabon, Pauillac, Chateau Guiraud, Sauternes, The Wine Chef, Lisa Denning, Millesime Blog Awards 2017
April 29, 2017

Wine Chef Discovery - Rouge Tomate's New Spring Menu Item: Roasted Carrots and Radicchio With Quinoa

April 29, 2017/ Lisa Denning
Wine Chef Discovery - Rouge Tomate's New Spring Menu Item:  Roasted Carrots and Radicchio With Quinoa

A Springtime carrot dish to savor!

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April 29, 2017/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Dining Out
Rouge Tomate, NYC Restaurants, NYC Dining
April 25, 2017

Wine Chef Discovery!

April 25, 2017/ Lisa Denning

Wine Chef Discovery!  A quick read on a chef and a winemaker, set in an historic Brooklyn brownstone.

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April 25, 2017/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Dining Out, Wine of the Week
The Wine Chef, The Notorious BNB, Grape Collective, Theory Kitchen, Joe Harden, Robert Mondavi Winery
February 28, 2017

abcV - Now Open For Breakfast And Lunch

February 28, 2017/ Lisa Denning

abcV debuts its fresh, vegetarian fare.

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February 28, 2017/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Dining Out, Wine of the Week
abcV, ABC Kitchen, ABC Cocina, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Chef de cuisine Neal Harden, Vegetarian, Johan Vineyards, Domaine Vincent Gaudry, Ehlers Estate, Anthony Thevenet Morgon
January 25, 2017

Toasting The Oscar Nominees With Champagne Piper-Heidsieck

January 25, 2017/ Lisa Denning

Not every day begins with a Champagne Breakfast and live presentation of the Oscar Nominations Announcement!

 

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January 25, 2017/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Piper-Heidsieck, Champagne, Breakfast, The Tuck Room, iPic Theaters, Academy Awards, Oscar Nominations, 89th Annual Oscars
January 05, 2017

Where To Eat in NYC, 2017

January 05, 2017/ Lisa Denning
Where To Eat in NYC, 2017

As we head into 2017 the question on many a New Yorker's mind is....

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January 05, 2017/ Lisa Denning/ 6 Comments
Dining Out
Atera, Bouley, Eleven Madison Park, Aureole, Le Coucou, The NoMad, Gabriel Kreuther, Marea, ABC Cocina, Atlantic Grill, Bergen Hill, Buvette, Cafe Altro Paradiso, Clinton Street Baking Company, Coopers Craft and Kitchen, Call and Pistol, Dante, Estella, Gato, Indian Accent, Injera, Ippudo, Jeffrey's Grocery, King, La Esquina, L'Artusi, Leuca, Nougatine, Paowalla, Pasquale Jones, Pearl Oyster Bar, Peter Luger, Pizzeria Sirenetta, Racines, Rouge Tomate, Sadelle's, Saxon and Parole, Sushi of Gari, Toloache, The Dutch, Untitled at The Whitney Museum, Upland, Yes li, Ai Fiori, Boulud Sud, Casa La Femme, City Winery, Del Posto, Il Gattopardo, Junoon, Maysville, The Mark, Rafele, Riverpark, Sfoglia, Txikito, Zadie's Oyster Room, NYC Restaurants, Le Bernardin, Gramercy Tavern, Babuji, Marta
October 31, 2016

Fall In Love! Three New Dining Destinations in NYC

October 31, 2016/ Lisa Denning
Fall In Love!  Three New Dining Destinations in NYC

Discover three excellent new restaurants in NYC!

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October 31, 2016/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Dining Out
King Restaurant, Rouge Tomate, Le Coucou, Clare de Boer, Jess Shadbolt, Anni Shi, NYC Restaurants, dirty martini, Emmanuel Verstraeten, Pascaline Lepeltier, Rachel Palczynski, Victoria Kulinich, Wine Spectator Grand Award, Daniel Rose, The Restaurant at Meadowood
August 22, 2016

Saxon + Parole

August 22, 2016/ Lisa Denning

NYC's Saxon + Parole (316 Bowery at Bleeker) still going strong!

 

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August 22, 2016/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Dining Out, Wine of the Week
Saxon + Parole, NYC restaurants, dirty martini, burrata, scallops, roasted peaches, sea beans, Sean Thackrey, Pleiades XXIV, Hamachi
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