You know what’s a good pairing…”Cava and Que” (as in barbecue). To be specific it’s Virgil’s Real BBQ and and Vilarnau NV Brut Cava. The bubbles help to bring out all of the flavors in&hellip
Posts By Yolanda Shoshana
Rosa Mexicano: New York’s First Mexican Fine-Dining Experience
For years itâs been said that you canât get good Mexican food in New York. As a girl who grew up on Tex-Mex and Mexican food in Texas, I admit that it can be a&hellip
Witchcraft Cocktails: Tequila For Wicked Margaritas
Cinco de Mayo is a day filled with margaritas and a whole lot of good Mexican grub. While margaritas are a big deal on the day, they should be a cocktail of choice all the&hellip
Say Cheese: The Pro Light Whitening System Will Help You Love Your Smile
The one thing that everyone notices is your smile. As Christie Brinkley said, â Share your smile with the world. Itâs a symbol of friendship and peaceâ Sounds like a great idea. When I was&hellip
Frescobaldi’s Tenuta Perano: Bring On The Chianti
When Marchese Lamberto Frescobaldi of Frescobaldi Toscana comes to town and the wine lunch is at Il Gattopardo thatâs a win wine situation. His family has been in the wine business for 700 years. He&hellip
Tipsy Tarot: April 22, 2019 – April 28, 2019
This weekâs pairing is with the Les Vampires Oracle and Susana Balbo Signature RosĂ©. The universe gave me a little message to use a dark deck as me move closer to the light which is&hellip
Yarden Wines: Israeli Wines Perfect For Every Occasion
 One of my favorite Jewish holidays is Purim. Some have called it the âJewish Halloweenâ, this witch kind of digs that. In the past few years the holiday has caught on around the globe.&hellip
The Culinary Courtesan: Malbec Argentino
Where my red wine drinkers at? April 17th is World Malbec Day. You ready?! I’ve been invited to the celebration in NYC which is going down tonight. Look for events in your area to&hellip
The Charm of Cooperstown: Baseball, History, Spirits, & Beer
When April hits, you may notice the smell of hotdogs, beer, and peanuts in the air. That means baseball season has arrived. Going to a game is a fun social outing, even if you arenât&hellip
Ortzi In NYC: The Spanish Gin & Tonic Experience
I was invited to preview the new gin and tonic cocktails by Jose Graces at, Ortzi, his Basque-inspired restaurant at the LUMA Hotel Times Square. The restaurant is in the heart of Times Square and&hellip
Chùteau de Berne Rosé- Inspiration, Romance & Up
Oh yesss, some of y’all are on rosĂ© countdown. Letâs clear up two myths.The first one is that you should only drink rosĂ© during the summer. Honey, you can have rosĂ© anytime you want! In&hellip
Tipsy Tarot: March 18, 2019- March 24, 2019
Since people are on a countdown to Spring it felt like the Arrogant Frog Rosé and Magical Times Deck would be the perfect choice for the energy of the week. The French Frog is about&hellip
The Culinary Courtesan Podcast: Knappogue & Red Spot Whiskey
Last week I got to spend some quality time with Irish Whiskey due to Saint Patrick’s Day and all. I have to admit I was very impressed with the whiskey that I for got to&hellip
Kitchen Magick: Oreo Truffles
Oreos is the worldâs best selling cookie and is available in 100 countries. The  sandwich cookie has been around since 1912. You will find that the English call Oreos a biscuit instead of a cookie&hellip
