It is always a challenge, and sometimes scary, to select a wine off of a wine list at a restaurant. This is true even for someone experienced with wine. To someone new to the world of wine it can be a frightening event. I cannot gi.. Read More
Wines | 03-27-09 | By: Jamey Hopper | No Comments
I figured it was about time that this blog had a section for recipes. I plan on updating it with recipes of my own (I’ll actually have to start writing them down…I’m known more for making things up as I go rather than following a recipe) .. Read More
Food | 03-26-09 | By: Mike Ritter | No Comments
One of my first memories as a kid is being asked (told) to get up and go change the channel on the TV, most likely to All In The Family. You know the type of TV (at least you do if you're in your 30's and older)...those great old cabinet style .. Read More
Electronics | 03-19-09 | By: Mike Ritter | No Comments
> Happy St. Patrick's Day! On St. Patrick's eve we went to Bandera for dinner. They had a nice jazz combo playing not far from us, and our table gave us a nice view overlooking Michigan Avenue. The ambiance was great.&nb.. Read More
Wines | 03-17-09 | By: Jamey Hopper | No Comments
OK, this will really be more about restaurants and food in Chicago than wine, but as this is a wine blog I must keep to the theme. Our first night in Chicago we found (with the help of the Sheraton’s wonderful concierge) Volare. It.. Read More
Wines | 03-15-09 | By: Jamey Hopper | No Comments
Surprisingly, I got out to see Watchmen on its opening weekend. And I have this to say...WOW! Ok, that may be a bit of hyperbole, but whatever. As I stated in the last entry, I had read the graphic novel this winter and was ea.. Read More
Entertainment | 03-11-09 | By: Mike Ritter | 1 Comment
