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January 27, 2010
 

Good Stuff: 2008 Saldo?

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Our good friends introduced us to one of my favorite wines, The Prisoner (the 2008 is 46% Zin, 26% Cab Sauv, 15% Syrah, 10% Petite Syrah, 2% Charbono, 1% Grenache). It is refined, delicious, well-priced, widely available at any Whole Foods and always a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and great hostess gift.

Now, the same guy behind The Prisoner has produced another wine--this time it is mostly Zinfandel and the buzz is good. Drinkable now and over the next five years.  I just ordered half a dozen bottles. So, either come over for dinner or check out the link, order a bottle or two and we can compare notes.

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January 22, 2010
 

Good Stuff: Top 5 Reasons Why Church and State Bistro is Currently One of My Faves

1.  Dealer's Choice.  You tell the mixologist (these days calling someone a bartender is apparently verboten) what spirits you like and what flavor profiles you enjoy and, voila'!  A crazy concoction shows up at the table and you all spend a ton of time trying to figure out what's in it.  On a negative note, if you really like your drink and try to order another one, there's no guarantee said mixologist will remember your drink or what the hell was in it.

2.  It doesn't feel like you're in Los Angeles and I feel really hip when I go to dinner anywhere east of the 405.  Plus, the ambience is great.  Casual with really good energy.

3.  The foie gras is, hands down, way better than Bouchon.  The port wine gelee on top cuts through the decadence of the foie gras and it is the perfect size for a group of friends to enjoy.  Not too much, not too little.

4.  Crispy pig's ears with bernaise sauce.  I like a little adventure in my cuisine.  Especially when it is both novel and delicious.

5.  Apart from having an adventurous streak, they get all the traditional bistro fare right.  Onion soup, escargots, caramelized onion, bacon and gruyere tartes, steak frites--all outstanding.

http://www.churchandstatebistro.com

 

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