The Gold Coast Summers Music and Wine Festival debuts on June 16th and 17th at The Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn, NY. Two Days of Food, Music, and Wine.
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If you’re planning a night in to watch the Scandal season finale, we assembled the best wine and popcorn pairings that would even get the Olive Pope seal of approval. Create a variety of popcorn flavors, from sweet to spicy, and make a popcorn bar for your guests. Gladiators, be sure to pour plenty of your chosen wines, this political thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. The Classics: Butter and Cabernet Cabernet sauvignon goes nicely with buttery and salty popcorn. The rich and fruity flavors of cabernet cut through the smooth taste of butter and provide…
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Easter and Passover dinner is the highlight of these special holidays. Crafting menus that are built around immaculate entrees paired with a great wine is essential. If you’re looking for a wine to accompany your meal, try the recommendations below. Choosing a Wine to Accompany Your Easter and Passover Meal As a main course, lamb and ham are the two most popular Easter entrées. Choosing a versatile wine to have with your main entrée will complete your Easter meal. Red, white and rose varieties pair well with ham. Riesling and Gewürztraminer are white wines that have a fresh fruit flavor.…
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Over 50 Chocolate Exhibits with everything from decadent truffles and handcrafted chocolates to unusual treats like Chocolate Covered Bacon and Jerky. An additional 50 Exhibits with delicious food, hand made crafts, wine, beer, & spirits. Plus, Live Music and Entertainment performed by LOCAL Entertainers, and a visit with The Easter Bunny. Visit the all new VIP Tasting Room for Chocolate Samples (special ticket required). The VIP Tasting Ticket includes admission at any time on your ticket date PLUS 10 special tastings in the VIP Tasting Room. The tastings are larger than samples in the main exhibit hall and are guaranteed.…
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For four weekends, the East End celebrates local music, vineyards and craft breweries, kicking off with a party on Friday, Feb. 23, at the Indigo Hotel in Riverhead with music by the East End Trio and Keith Sloane. Highlights include performances by Bakithi Kumalo and Friends on Saturday, Feb. 24, Blue Oyster Cult on Friday, March 2, and the Billboard Live Band on March 10. The festival runs weekends Feb. 22-March 18 and also features tours and lodging packages. Admission: Free-$65 for concerts
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Taste some kosher wine, Scotch, bourbons, some old standbys, including Bartenura Moscato, and some new varietals to the kosher wine and spirit market during “A Night of 100 Kosher Wines, 36 Scotches and Bourbons,” 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Young Israel of Long Beach, 120 Long Beach Blvd. Natural and kosher cheeses also will be served.
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The Fine Wine and Food Festival debuts at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum. More than 50 vendors present everything from beer openers and wine aerators, to food vendors selling seafood, grilled cheese, wontons and more. Visit more than 30 wineries, distilleries and beer vendors pouring samples. ADMISSION $65 ($49 in advance) includes wine, beer and whiskey samples ($99 VIP); $15 designated driver; $5 parking
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A piece of Four & Twenty Blackbirds’ Salty Honey holiday pie — a fragrant honey custard finished with flakes of sea salt — is paired with a glass of Cuvee Carnaval Blancs. It’s all part of the Eat, Drink and Be Sparkling food and wine pairing series running through Dec. 30 at Sparkling Pointe. WHEN | WHERE Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 39750 Rte. 48, Southold NY ADMISSION $15 (advance online ticket purchase required)
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Did you know that more wine is sold on Thanksgiving than any other holiday? With so many different flavors on the Thanksgiving menu, selecting the right wine to pair with dinner can be difficult. There are many wines that will pair well with turkey and all of the trimmings. Here are some successful pairings that will complement and enhance the flavors of your Thanksgiving feast. Sparkling Wine & Fried and Salty Foods Start Thanksgiving off with a good sparkling white wine. Sparkling wines add a layer of sophistication, elegance and versatility to any Thanksgiving dinner. Regional sparkling wines are best…
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Enjoy some local wine, hors d’oeuvres and live music while strolling past the “Lost City of Atlantis” or coral reef exhibits, to name a few. It’s all part of the “Fish and Sips” harvest celebration at the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, featuring tastings from more than 20 local wineries and craft beverage makers.
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