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Pio Pio, NYC: Red wine showdown + flashing lights.

Pio Pio, NYC: Red wine showdown + flashing lights.

Pio Pio is an exceptional chain of Peruvian restaurants in Manhattan [x3] & Queens [x3] & the Bronx [x1] & a new location opening in Hell's Kitchen. The atmosphere is lively, loud, and happy.* The portions are heaping, delicious, and beautifully accompanied by classic sauces. The fried ... View Post

Milliken Creek, Napa, CA: Heaven on Earth

Milliken Creek, Napa, CA: Heaven on Earth

It seems like mere weeks ago that we got married, but years ago that we started this blog. I seem to have gotten it backwards. When I realized with shock that our entire Napa trip had been all but undocumented on a wine and fashion blog, I implored Rob to help me with this post. Funny that all the ... View Post

A Manhattan wine store.

No matter where you go, what town you're in, or even what country, some things just stay the same. There's the corner coffee shop, and once you step inside, you don't feel so far away anymore. There's a local book seller. A convenience store. And there's always a liquor store. [Maybe that's why ... View Post

Restaurant Review: Shake Shack

After a brisk 30-block walk and twenty minutes standing in a line snaking out of the front door of Shake Shack, I was primed for an eagerly anticipated burger. I've always tried to resist the tug of popular demand, especially when it comes to lining up like cattle to eat, well... cattle. But, I will ... View Post

Winery Review: Tres Sabores, St. Helena, CA

Winery Review: Tres Sabores, St. Helena, CA

Before our honeymoon to Napa, 10 AM really didn't mean all that much to me.  The hour would click by unnoticed as I plugged along at work setting tile, hanging siding, or carrying out any other number of solid mid-morning tasks in need of completion. It certainly wasn't a favorite out of the twelve. ... View Post

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