Wine-Worthy

Passerine: Quality Over Quantity

The months leading up to a wedding are a recipe for decision fatigue. Hundreds of kinds ...
Hands reaching toward abundant charcuterie and cheeses

Summer Supper Club: Elevated BBQ at The Willows at Ashcombe

What happens when you take a classic American summer cookout, give it an elegant upgrade, add ...
Smiling person in orange bib holding lobster

Wine on the Waterfront: A Taste of Portland, Maine

Business travel doesn't always leave much time to explore, but if your itinerary takes you to ...
Frosted door opening to glass-walled wine cellar

A Standout Evening at Devon Seafood + Steak

There are restaurants where the food is great, and there are restaurants where the service is ...
A hearty German platter with pretzels, sausages, and fondue.

Ringing in the New Year in Napa and Sonoma

There are few better ways to welcome a new year than with great wine, memorable meals, ...
Corner building illuminated at night with American flags.

A New York Classic, Done Right

There are steakhouses, and then there are institutions. Smith & Wollensky firmly lives in the second ...
A delicious seafood platter featuring lobster and grilled shrimp.

A Mediterranean Night in Las Vegas: Dinner at Orla, Mandalay Bay

The story of Orla begins with Alexander the Great’s conquest of Egypt, which ushered in 300 ...
Outdoor seating at a corner cafe.

An Evening at Le Diplomate: French Comfort in the Heart of DC

A few weeks ago, I took a trip to Washington, DC and made a point to ...
Elegant restaurant bar with seated patrons.

A Fourth of July Feast at The Circular

If you’re looking for a dining experience that blends classic elegance with modern culinary flair, look ...
C'est La Vie Bistro decorative wall art.

C’est la Vie Bistro

Bonsoir, Mesdames et Messieurs! After a few weeks of anticipation, we finally had the privilege of ...
Simply Greek logo with cutlery and leaves.

Simply Greek

If you like Greek cuisine or simply want to try authentic Greek food, I recommend you ...
Bruschetta with cheese, roasted peppers, and balsamic.

One13 Social, Carlisle, PA

If you’re looking for a relaxed evening out with a diverse beverage selection and a delicious, ...
Scallops with sauce and greens on plate.

Aura Modern Mediterranean

There’s a new Sheriff in town. Well, actually, a new Chef. And by “in town” I ...
Autumn-themed table with sushi and wine.

Miyako Japanese Cuisine

By Special Delivery! TGIF!  Such an overused term, but also very true!  I love Friday evenings, ...
Close-up glossy piano keyboard keys

Carly’s Ristorante & Piano Bar

This place could have been a speakeasy in the past.  Solid 12” brick walls, funky entrance, ...
Smoked seafood under glass cloche with radish

Grace Restaurant at the Carnegie Inn

It has been a long time since I dined out; in fact, I was concerned if ...
The Watershed pub logo on teal background

The Watershed Pub

The owners have completely renovated an 1804-ish building to make it appear stylishly new. It’s called ...
Modern restaurant bar with hanging globe lights

Café 1500 – Wine Dinner with The Vineyards at Hershey wines

My daughter and son-in-law invited Nina and me to a memorable Saturday evening recently.  We four ...
Outdoor garden entrance behind wrought-iron fence

Talulah’s Garden

I had given my 8-year-old granddaughter JJ a gift for her birthday:  cards with events of interest ...
Seared filet mignon with rosemary and jus

Tavern on the Hill

Want a nostalgic trip back to the ’50’s?  My wife and I enjoyed doing so recently, and ...
Dimly lit cellar lined with wooden wine racks

American Ale House

I recently had business in State College, so I drove there in 65 minutes by often ...
Dimly lit bar with curved granite counter

Black & Bleu

My wife and I enjoyed an early dinner (4:30, since they had no other time when ...
Upscale dining booths set with glassware

Blue Grillhouse – Bethlehem PA

We had a late lunch here on Tuesday, July 21 and loved this place. Food, wine ...
Strawberry tartlet topped with glossy berries

Bistro Barberet & Bakery

When you open the door to Barberet, you enter the pastry shop which showcases the desserts ...
Intimate rustic dining room with wine racks

TE, The Inn at Leola Village

Originally an Amish tobacco farm slated for demolition in 1999 to make way for a convenience ...
Pork chop with mushroom sauce and greens

Gabriella Italian Restaurant

Viva Italia! In 1979 Chef and owner Pietro Carcioppolo came to the United States with a ...
Elegant vintage dining room with set tables

The Inn at Herr Ridge

Wine dinners are nothing new, however, superb food and wine dinners at reasonable prices in historic ...
Brick path to rustic stone and stucco building

Greystone Public House

The Greystone Public House has made a spectacular entrance, quickly ascending to the top of the ...