It’s March and it’s 80 degrees.  I’m in shorts and sandals.  I was about to ring in the Gin & Tonic season early (why the hell not?) when to my shock and shame realized that I had no gin!  So off…

In the heart of Sonoma Valley lies the wine estate of Dry Creek Vineyard.   “Dry Creek” as it’s known to it’s fans is among the best producers in Sonoma.  They consistently turn out high quality wines, but are most widely known for their Sauvignon…

Despite the vast multitude of Pinot Grigio’s available, one of the best selling examples in the country is the Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio.  I never understood it, as the wine is bland, generic and grossly overpriced at about $20.  People always…

 Saturday March 17th was a gorgeous day.  It was a sunny day,    with azure blue skies, and almost 70 degrees.  So what’s a nice Italian boy to do on St. Patrick’s Day?  Why, go to Little Italy in the Bronx, of course! …