Go-To-Wine Tuesday
After work I often forgo a large meal and opt to have some antipasti; prosciutto, salami, asiago, reggiano etc. But this light meal would be incomplete without the perfect wine to accompany it....
View ArticlePicking Wines for Picky Folk
Thanksgiving, a time for simple reflection to appreciate what and who we have around us, is one of my favorite holidays. I also love the wine and food! One of five children, I come from a rather...
View ArticleA Dinner with Dick Parsons
A view from Il Palazzone Upon my return from Dallas earlier this week, I learned that I’d have the opportunity to participate in a winemaker event featuring Dick Parsons. Mr. Parsons, Chairman of...
View ArticleChef Kevin Sippel’s Bolognese
Last week, a reader asked for Chef Kevin Sippel’s own Bolognese recipe. He customarily spoons it over Rigatoni, but you can use whatever pasta you like. There is something remarkably comforting and...
View ArticleCelebrating a Renovation with a New Menu
The last week of August was a very hectic and exciting week–hectic because our showroom underwent a minor transformation and exciting because we were getting a facelift. One of the things that sets IWM...
View ArticleGo-To-Wine Tuesday
I love to cook. On the average week I cook anywhere from five to eight times. However, after a long day’s work, sometimes I just don’t want to cook. That’s completely ok, since I have many options...
View ArticleA Recipe from the Pure Heart of Umbria
Why Umbria is overshadowed by Tuscany and Lazio, I will never know. Of course, Tuscany to the north is amazing, and to the south, Rome’s greatness throughout history can’t be overlooked. And yet...
View ArticleSetting Up for the Super Bowl, IWM-Style
It is no surprise to those who are close to me that I love football. The game is a giant chess match of skill and strategy yielding hundreds of decisions to be made on the field every single play. It’s...
View ArticlePotato, Putato, Papa, and How to Pair Wines with South American Foods
It’s easy to match your meal with wine when you are having food from a region that is also known for their wine, such as Italy or France. This ease comes from the fact that the winemaking and culinary...
View ArticleThis Week on Inside IWM, March 11-14, 2013
Poppies and vines, Toscana in bloom This past week on Inside IWM has been a celebration of place, beginning with this educational tour of Toscana, one of Italy’s most beloved winemaking regions. When...
View ArticleGo-To-Wine Tuesday
This past weekend, with a sizeable crowd gathered around the dining room table, my mother prepared Herb-Crusted Roast Lamb for our Easter celebration. My mom provides the cooking, so I offered to bring...
View ArticleExpert Picks: Palari and Mascarello
When spring comes, many look to southern Italy for some easy-drinking and affordable wines and rightly so. It’s warm in the South and the wines produced there are designed to fit the foods and habits...
View ArticleExpert Picks: Jean-Paul Droin and Peter Dipoli
With warm weather quickly upon us, now is the time to drink some beautifully refreshing White wine. Some of my favorite wines are indeed White in stature, and here are two of my favorite Whites, along...
View ArticleA Recipe for the Art of Artichokes (And Wine)
It is finally springtime. As the seasons change, albeit slowly, I find cooking is the best way I know to get into the seasonal spirit. I recently read Mark Bittman article in the New York Times...
View ArticleWhat Goes Well with Cicada?
Google “cicada recipes” and you get 254,000 results. This seems like a high number until you consider a) the Swamageddon is scheduled to hit this weekend and b) most of the recipes come from one...
View ArticleFava Bean and Prosciutto Salad
Having an office in the Union Square area of Manhattan most certainly has its perks. Among these perks are a myriad of shopping, bars, restaurants, and activities, but by far my favorite feature is...
View ArticleThis Week on Inside IWM, July 22-25, 2013
The biggest news in the greater NYC region is the breaking of the hot, hot heat, and a return to normal temperatures. It’s hard not to celebrate turning off your air conditioner. And so we began the...
View ArticleGo-To-Wine Tuesday: Talenti 2010 Rosso di Montalcino
On my way home last night, I passed by the local Greek place. The aromas of grilled kebabs that emanated from the entrance doorway made it impossible to resist, so I went in and ordered myself a...
View ArticleInside IWM, September 3-5, 2013
This short holiday week began with a bang–a great bang for the buck! Forgive the pun, but the great September weather has the IWM team a bit excited. Emma Criswell, longtime fan of Pinot Noir,...
View ArticleRecipe: Chef Kevin Sippel’s Sauce Bolognese
Last week, a reader asked for Chef Kevin Sippel’s own Bolognese recipe. He customarily spoons it over Rigatoni, but you can use whatever pasta you like. There is something remarkably comforting and...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....