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  • Food & Drink: the Perfect Couple

    ByThe Barkeep

    Making your special someone a home-cooked meal is a romantic (and economical) way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. But remember that wine isn’t the only beverage that pairs well with food.

    Cocktails, liquor and beer can compliment a meal. And since you’re in control of the food and the drink, there are a lot of ways you can tie the meal and the beverage together.

    For example, you can add a garnish or ingredient to your … Read more

  • Food & Wine Pairing Tips

    ByThe Barkeep

    If you’re planning a special Valentine’s Day dinner, don’t forget the wine! Here are some basic food and wine pairing tips.

    The first thing to remember is that it is more important to choose a wine that you enjoy than to follow rules. However, there are some tips that will help enhance your food and wine experience:

      Match the intensity and “weight” of the dish with the intensity of the wine. So a bold dish
    … Read more