Even though our beloved Cowboys or Texans didn’t make it to the Super Bowl, chances are we’ll all take in some of Sunday’s game…even if it’s just to see Madonna’s half-time performance. If you’re tired of hot wings, queso and the usual Super Bowl snacks, I’ve got some delicious alternatives like a warm brie with a caramel agave topping for starters.
How committed to green energy are you? Would you be willing to donate your urine to help power a restaurant?
A restaurateur in Australia will be collecting urine at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival to do just that. Visitors to his ‘stall’ at the festival can ‘donate’ so that his Greenhouse pop-up restaurant can run off of [...]
It’s time to boot, scoot and boogie on over to your local H-E-B retailer. The rodeo is in H-town and so are its award-winning vinos! Meet the Grand Champion: The 2007 Guado Al Tasso, a Bordeaux blend out of Tuscany that’s primarily Cab-based, but with a splendid Merlot to back it.
Plan to begin making reservations now for one-on-one time with your special someone come the big day. All across the Alamo City, many of the top restaurants are rolling out stellar menu lineups for lovers on the 14th…there’s certainly a lot to choose from!
Feel the passion this Valentine’s Day at Olivette at The Houstonian with their Passion Fruit Panna Cotta. I don’t often eat dessert unless it’s chocolate, but I have to say this one gives chocolate a run for its money! The zesty, exotic flavor blew me away. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to prepare….
Meet at the Wine Garden! That’s the place to try some award winning wines before or after a rodeo performance. You’ll find it right near the Coliseum entrance. Not only can you taste wines for free, but you can buy a bottle of what you like.
It’s the second year in a row for the Wine Garden, an annual 7000 square foot ‘nook,’ to spring up at this cowboy conference and greet patrons with a selection of over 50 award-winning wines including …
Much obliged to Masraff’s: They’re popping the cork for you on Valentine’s Day with some fabulous recommendations on bubbly, but more importantly, some little known secrets about champagne that make a whole lot of difference! According to house sommelier Ben Roberts, all wine tasters look for a sense of the “place” that a particular wine is from.
Tuesday February 14, 2012
1st Course
Carrot soup with lemon, honey and cumin
Shrimp croquettes with olives
Roasted asparagus salad with raspberries and brie
2nd Course
Hot smoked salmon with roasted broccolini and hazelnuts, purple mashers, tomatoes and dill
Beef tenderloin with corn pudding, poblano chimichury and guajillo chili sauces
3rd Course
Strawberry Rhubarb Fruit Soup, strawberry sorbet, strawberry rosewater mousse,
rhubarb chips and rose [...]
Plan something special for romance month with these sexy selections from H-E-B. Two lush, big reds and a sweet bubbly found the keys to my heart! First, this Chelsea Goldschmidt merlot from Alexander Valley…flavors of blackberry and black cherry intimately intertwine and for a fantastic value at under $17!
Valentine’s Feature
Dinner For Two:
$95.00 Per Couple plus tax and gratuity
Dinner served with your choice bottle of:
Solletico Prosecco
Tickle your fancy with this light and bubbly Italian
Sparkling Wine. Solletico means “Tickle” in Italian
and has flavors of apple and citrus
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La Crema Chardonnay
Enjoy this fresh, vibrant chardonnay
with hints of nuts, vanilla and carmel
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La Crema Pinot [...]