Tag: wine

Etiquette Tuesday: When in Rome…
[ 2 ] July 19, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: When in Rome…

Once again Basketball Wives provides me with yet another etiquette tip of the week.  Last night the ladies visited a city that I grew to love after traveling there earlier this year: Rome. The old phrase goes “When in Rome, do as Romans do” and I want to believe that they forgot this when they […]

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Food Exploration
[ 1 ] March 11, 2011 |

Food Exploration

*About a month ago, I had the rare experience of seeing a lamb literally turn from full bodied animal to the lamb chops you see at every other DC dining destination (*Chef Nick Stefanelli of Bibiana did the honors).  Now the American Lamb board is coming to the District to see what Washington really knows […]

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Etiquette Tuesday:  Split Personalities
[ 0 ] February 8, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Split Personalities

Scenario:  You walk up to the bar, order a glass of pinot gris (*pinot grigio) and the bartender turns to fulfill your order.  He/she realizes that the pinot gris is low, they pour it in your glass anyhow, proceed to open another bottle of pinot gris (*same brand/company) topping your glass off with this bottle. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Ok, […]

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