Archive for 'Quick Sips'
Cool, cool summer cocktail recipes
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine As the days grow longer (and hotter), our thoughts turn to lighter, fresher cocktails. Some of South Florida’s best mixologists are here to share their thoughts on libations [...]
Kick off summer with Grand Tour Florida
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine If you’re up for a new wine adventure, here’s one you won’t want to miss, Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour Florida. The evening of incredible wines from 220 wineries from [...]
Knowing when to pull the cork, or to wait
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine You’ve waited a long time to open that special bottle only to discover – at first sip – it’s way past its prime. Is there anything worse than [...]
Wine pros remember their first (wine) loves
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine You never forget the first wine you fall in love with. You know, the one that catches your attention, makes you want to know everything about it, the [...]
Gifts for the wine, spirit people on your list
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine Keep it covered Nothing ruins a nice glass of wine outdoors quicker than finding an insect or debris floating in it. Enter Drink Tops ventilated silicone wine glass [...]
Our sommelier suggests: before, after show
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine Looking for a special place to stop for a drink before or after the show? Our resident sommelier suggests some great spots close to entertainment venues that offer [...]
An easy guide to matching wine and food
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore Magazine Over the years, I’ve found picking the perfect wine is only slightly more intimidating to people than matching the wine with food. So to help take the apprehension [...]
Winning wines from 2021 AFWC competition
By Mark Gauert City & Shore Magazine Wines from California dominated the 2021 American Fine Wine Competition, judged May 29-31 at Florida International University in North Miami, including five of the seven Best of Show categories. [...]
Sipping away on a rum trip to Panama
By Mark Gauert City & Shore Magazine It’s been a year for a lot of armchair traveling. And, to be honest, a lot of armchair drinking. A recent Consumer Reports survey of 2,500 adults in the [...]
The many wonders of a stylish home bar
By Peg San Felippo City & Shore HOME Issue While going out for a glass of wine or cocktail still may not be an option now, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite libation in [...]