Distinctive, unusual and well-priced are good descriptors of the wines of France's Loire Valley. Wine69, at 6909 Biscayne Boulevard, is holding a $15 tasting from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thur., July 10 of five of them from the producer Remy Pannier.
Does the world need another liqueur? Why not? Life is short and too often cruel. So now comes Domaine de Canton -- a blend of VSOP cognac with ginger, Tahitian vanilla beans and honey. We're told that, in earlier permutations, it was a favorite of the aristocracy in French Indochine.
Fireworks are nice. But it's hot, and there are mosquitoes. We who seek coolness and comfort on July 4th will be expressing our patriotism with wine.
Taking his life in his hands, Michael Bittel at Sunset Corners pens this paen in his e-mail blast to his customers: 'Last week was my 30th wedding anniversary. And I confess to have been blessed with a partner who makes me better than I would be without her. So it seems strange to admit there's another lady besides my wife Linda. But I'm an honest guy who is prepared to 'fess' up -- I'm in love with Lois!
When one can get in and out of The Courtyard at The Setai hotel at 2009 Collins Ave., for $35 plus tax and tip, one should probably jump at it. From 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 28, they're throwing a ''Soiree de St. Tropez'' featuring the rosé wines of Provence. These can be great, including pinks from Domaines Ott, Domaine Sorin, Mas de Gorgounier and Commanderie de Peyrassol. You'll also get Provence-style ''small bites'' by Chef Jonathan Wright. Call Dwayne Savoie at 305-520-6258 or...
