It’s All Greek to Me!

The Greek Place Restaurant I absolutely love the flavors of Greek food, so this restaurant was a true pleasure for my palate.  Throw in a little belly dancing, flaming cheese, and remarkably gracious service, and it was a feast for the senses! Vassiliki Batzakidou (“Vasso”) opened The Greek Place three years ago on the north-east … Continue reading →

Vino Dolce…A “Sweet” Treat from Mapes Cellars

Tonight was the night to tingle the tongue with Frizzante style wines and wonderful after-dinner wines.  As Ken Mapes says, these are fortified “grappa style on steroids!” A perfect way to end the day satisfying the sweet tooth in all of us.  Our hosts, Don and Michelle Campini–owners of Wine on a Dime here in … Continue reading →

Crispins Wine Pick of the Week

I choose to go with a varietal that grows exceptionally well in the Valley, from one of the busiest local wineries going. Continue reading →