Miami
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In Miami, we don’t have much of an autumn, but we do have stone crab season. Beginning October 15, this beloved South Florida tradition brings sweet, succulent stone crab claws back to restaurant tables and homes across the city. And while the famous mustard sauce gets plenty of attention, what about what’s in our glasses?…
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August and September are Miami Spice months. It’s time to get out and enjoy some of Miami’s top restaurants at a great value. Participating restaurants are offering lunch and/or dinner three-course menus at $40 or $65 or less (respectively). And some restaurants are even offering “Spice” drink menus, with speciality cocktails or glasses of wine…
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And Happy 9th Anniversary to me! Wow, nine years of writing the Vino column for Miami’s Biscayne Times newspaper. It has been a lot of fun sharing wine stories with our South Florida community. Looking forward to sharing more in the future! For my 9th anniversary column, I asked three local wine professionals to offer…
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Vinexpo Americas took place on Miami Beach at the end of April, and wine professionals from all of the Americas participated. Obviously, it is very exciting for Miami to be on the map as a location for this trade conference, and it was also fun to see so many of our South Florida colleagues in…
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May gives us many reasons to celebrate. From Mother’s Day to graduation celebrations, BBQ days with friends, and a gentle slide into the hot, hot days of summer, there are many reasons to get together and enjoy a great bottle of wine. In my May column for Miami’s Biscayne Times newspaper, I offer a few…
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Happy Women’s History Month! To celebrate, I dedicated my March Vino column in Biscayne Times to some of our very accomplished female wine professionals in Miami. These are Miami women in wine who are inspiring curiosity, educating, building wine programs, changing hospitality, and adding to the vibrant Miami beverage community. They each have their own…
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Originally published in Vino and Voyage, my Substack newsletter featuring Miami dining news & events, wine & travel stories, and real talk on working in wine & media. I wanted to share a taste of that publication here on my original blog. Subscribe if you wish to read more articles like this. Visiting for the National Championship Game? Here are…
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For my December Vino column in Biscayne Times, I dive into one of my favorite topics: sparkling wine for the holidays. While I believe Champagne deserves a spot on your table year-round, I know many people reach for bubbly more often during the festive season. In this month’s article, I highlight a selection of Champagne…
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The passing of Seth Gordon is a loss for The Magic City. As a college graduate in 2008, my professional prospects were looking pretty bleak as of May of that year. The market had crashed, we were in a full-on recession, and even our professors were offering their condolences to us seniors who were to…
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Originally published in Vino and Voyage, my Substack newsletter featuring Miami dining news & events, wine & travel stories, and real talk on working in wine & media. I wanted to share a taste of that publication here on my original blog. Subscribe if you wish to read more articles like this. If the local Miami wine community had a…