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Vinitaly International/Slow Wine NYC 2013: The Full Story

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Stefano

As mentioned on a previous post, Vinitaly International/Slow Wine NYC 2013 was held in New York on January 28 and I have had the opportunity to attend, with the added bonus of meeting in person Anatoli, the author of the excellent wine … Continue reading →

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Winevent – Gambero Rosso’s Tre Bicchieri USA Tour: February 7-15, 2013

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Stefano

It appears that a wave of Italian wine is about to wash the shores of the U.S.: beside the Vinitaly International/Slow Wine event that is scheduled for January 28 in New York (for more information and other dates/cities, see our … Continue reading →

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Winevent – January 28, 2013: Vinitaly International & Slow Wine 2013 in NYC

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Stefano

We are happy to report some pretty exciting news for Italian wine lovers and those who would just like to know more about it first-hand: for the first time ever, Slow Food Editore (the publisher of the Slow Wine Guide, … Continue reading →

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Cheesecake, as promised

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Nicole

I promised that with Francesca’s Prosciutto and Fennel Salad and the Asparagus Baked Pasta that you had a dinner party.  Well, almost. In my humble opinion, no dinner party is complete without dessert. Francesca would say fruit, but I think … Continue reading →

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Just Out: Wine Spectator’s Top 10 Wines of 2012

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Stefano

So, it’s that time of the year once again: today venerable Wine Spectator magazine published their Top 10 Wines of 2012… according to them, of course! 🙂 In a nutshell, these are the comments I would like to share with … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Mini-Review: Sushi Yasuda, New York, NY

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Stefano

Although Flora’s Table is mostly focused on Italian food, cuisine and wine, sometimes we venture out of our comfort zone to share with you something else that has left us breathless: this is certainly the case for, in my view, … Continue reading →

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Mac & Cheese – Recommended Wine Pairing

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Stefano

Go red to complement Nicole’s mouthwatering Mac & Cheese, pick something with medium body, good acidity and gentle but still noticeable tannins. Recommended Italian wines to go with Mac & Cheese include a quality Chianti, such as a Castello di … Continue reading →

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Prosciutto and Fennel Salad: Recommended Wine Pairing

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Stefano

I would suggest that with Francesca’s intriguing prosciutto and fennel salad you pair a white wine from Italy’s Northeastern region Friuli Venezia Giulia, particularly a Friulano or a Malvasia Istriana. Below are a few recommendations of some of the best … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Baked Pasta: Recommended Wine Pairing – by Stefano

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Stefano

I say bubbles! Pair the asparagus baked pasta with a dry sparkling wine with good acidity and intensity, such as a fine Italian spumante Methode Champenoise, like a Berlucchi Franciacorta Brut ’61 DOCG (90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir; 18 months … Continue reading →

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