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The Refectory wine tasting events

wyliemac — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:29:34 +0000

Here's something that I need to do one of these days. The Refectory on Bethel Road (right next to the swimming pool that I grew up going to) conducts wine tasting events from time to time. For example, tomorrow (April 3 from 6:30 - 9:30) they will host an event that will sample 9 wines from Melville and Brewer-Clifton (article). On tap are the following wines: 2006 Estate Melville Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills 2006 Melville Estate Viognier Santa Rita Hills 2006 Estate Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2004 Estate Syrah Donna's Vineyard Brewer-Clifton 2005 Sweeney Canyon Chardonnay 2006 Sea Smoke Chardonnay 2006 Rio Vista Pinot Noir 2006 Zotovich Pinot Noir 2006 Mount Carmel Pinot Noir Refectory Restaurant and Bistro 1092 Bethel Road Columbus, Ohio 43220 614-451-9774 [HT: CU]

Weekend Trip to Pelee Island

wyliemac — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:26:17 +0000

I'm starting to get into wine just like my pal Andy over at the Fine Repast blog. One thing I've found that's helped me become more knowledgeable is to watch the Thunder Show at Wine Library TV. Well, in episode 429, Gary Vaynerchuk listed Canada's Lake Erie region as one of the top three hot up and coming areas of the world for wine. Specifically, he mentioned Pelee Island, which is just north of Kelley Island. Even though Gary didn't give the three wines he reviewed awesome reviews, he still stands by his initial contention. Sounds like a summer road trip is in order. Andy, care to go?

Maca Cafe – Fine wine and tapas in Powell

Andy — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:26:22 +0000

Shrimp sauteed in garlic and olive oil at Maca Cafe in Powell, Ohio We sampled a quartet of fine tapas at Maca cafe including the above pictured shrimp, Roasted Tomato and Pesto Soup, Flatiron Steak and Stuffed Peppers. Good eats do exist in Powell, Ohio

Columbus Food & Wine Affair on Sept. 7, 2007

wyliemac — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:07:01 +0000

The 5th annual Columbus Food & Wine Affair will be held on Friday, September 7, from 7-10 pm.

Here's what the website says about the Affair:

In a relatively short time, the Columbus Food & Wine Affair has gained a reputation as a Mecca for culinary industry professionals as well as for foodies and wine enthusiasts. The affair showcases the finest Central Ohio chefs as well as some of the world’s most superb vintners. Columbus Food & Wine Affair underscores that the optimum in food and wines can be found right here in Columbus, reminding residents that you don’t have to go far for a dish that’s to “die for” or a glass of wine with the perfect finish.

The event will be at the Franklin Park Conservatory and costs 0 per person. Proceeds go to the following charities: Central Ohio Restaurant Association, WBNS 10TV Family Fund, Adventures for Wish Kids, and United Way of Central Ohio.

If you can't spare the Benjamin, and you're in the restaurant industry, they're holding a Hospitality Trade Sneak Peak from 2-4. Cost is .00 and all they ask is for proof of employment, e.g. business card or pay stub.

Hmmm. I wonder if occasional food critic on the 270 and the Fine Repast qualifies as restaurant industry employment. ; )

Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203

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Free Wine Tasting @ Trader Joe’s Easton

Andy — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:38:01 +0000

Have you been shopping at Trader Joe's and did not participate in wine tastings? Are you not sure what Trader Joe's is? Well, we are a low cost unique grocery store, that started in California. One of the best features of our offerings, is a wide selection of exclusive wines from all over the world. Come out to sample wines, only offered at Trader Joe's daily from 3pm-7pm, 3pm-5pm Saturdays. Located at 3888 Townfair Way, Easton Mall, 614 473 9308

Cincinnati field trip – second stop Myra’s Dionysus

Andy — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:53:53 +0000

In search of more food in the University of Cincinnati campus area, I stumbled upon Myra's Dionysus (not as hard as it looks to say). Okay, I had to look and figure out who exactly Dionysus was. According to Wikipedia, Dionysus is the greek god of wine, representing the intoxicating power of wine but also its social and beneficial influences. The Romans referred to him as Bacchus. Myra (the owner) apparently did not name her restaurant, Dionysus, to suggest that wine is a significant part of the menu (I didn't notice any such offering at lunch). Rather, "I wanted to signal that it was a somewhat Greek restaurant but with other offerings from around the world." read on

Vineyards in Columbus?

wyliemac — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:29:34 +0000

Weekend Trip to Pelee Island

wyliemac — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:26:17 +0000

Maca Cafe – Fine wine and tapas in Powell

Andy — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:26:22 +0000

Columbus Food & Wine Affair on Sept. 7, 2007

wyliemac — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:07:01 +0000

The 5th annual Columbus Food & Wine Affair will be held on Friday, September 7, from 7-10 pm.

Here's what the website says about the Affair:

In a relatively short time, the Columbus Food & Wine Affair has gained a reputation as a Mecca for culinary industry professionals as well as for foodies and wine enthusiasts. The affair showcases the finest Central Ohio chefs as well as some of the world’s most superb vintners. Columbus Food & Wine Affair underscores that the optimum in food and wines can be found right here in Columbus, reminding residents that you don’t have to go far for a dish that’s to “die for” or a glass of wine with the perfect finish.

Hmmm. I wonder if occasional food critic on the 270 and the Fine Repast qualifies as restaurant industry employment. ; )

Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203

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Free Wine Tasting @ Trader Joe’s Easton

Andy — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:38:01 +0000

Cincinnati field trip – second stop Myra’s Dionysus

Andy — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:53:53 +0000

Vineyards in Columbus?

wyliemac — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:29:34 +0000

the 270 » wine

wyliemac — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:29:34 +0000

Weekend Trip to Pelee Island

wyliemac — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:26:17 +0000

Maca Cafe – Fine wine and tapas in Powell

Andy — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:26:22 +0000

Columbus Food & Wine Affair on Sept. 7, 2007

wyliemac — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:07:01 +0000

The 5th annual Columbus Food & Wine Affair will be held on Friday, September 7, from 7-10 pm.

Here's what the website says about the Affair:

In a relatively short time, the Columbus Food & Wine Affair has gained a reputation as a Mecca for culinary industry professionals as well as for foodies and wine enthusiasts. The affair showcases the finest Central Ohio chefs as well as some of the world’s most superb vintners. Columbus Food & Wine Affair underscores that the optimum in food and wines can be found right here in Columbus, reminding residents that you don’t have to go far for a dish that’s to “die for” or a glass of wine with the perfect finish.

Hmmm. I wonder if occasional food critic on the 270 and the Fine Repast qualifies as restaurant industry employment. ; )

Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203

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Free Wine Tasting @ Trader Joe’s Easton

Andy — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:38:01 +0000

Cincinnati field trip – second stop Myra’s Dionysus

Andy — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:53:53 +0000

Vineyards in Columbus?

wyliemac — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:26:17 +0000

the 270 » wine

wyliemac — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:29:34 +0000

Weekend Trip to Pelee Island

wyliemac — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:26:17 +0000

Maca Cafe – Fine wine and tapas in Powell

Andy — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:26:22 +0000

Columbus Food & Wine Affair on Sept. 7, 2007

wyliemac — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:07:01 +0000

The 5th annual Columbus Food & Wine Affair will be held on Friday, September 7, from 7-10 pm.

Here's what the website says about the Affair:

In a relatively short time, the Columbus Food & Wine Affair has gained a reputation as a Mecca for culinary industry professionals as well as for foodies and wine enthusiasts. The affair showcases the finest Central Ohio chefs as well as some of the world’s most superb vintners. Columbus Food & Wine Affair underscores that the optimum in food and wines can be found right here in Columbus, reminding residents that you don’t have to go far for a dish that’s to “die for” or a glass of wine with the perfect finish.

Hmmm. I wonder if occasional food critic on the 270 and the Fine Repast qualifies as restaurant industry employment. ; )

Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203

View Larger Map

Free Wine Tasting @ Trader Joe’s Easton

Andy — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:38:01 +0000

Cincinnati field trip – second stop Myra’s Dionysus

Andy — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:53:53 +0000

Vineyards in Columbus?

Andy — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:26:22 +0000

the 270 » wine

wyliemac — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:29:34 +0000

Weekend Trip to Pelee Island

wyliemac — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:26:17 +0000

Maca Cafe – Fine wine and tapas in Powell

Andy — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:26:22 +0000

Columbus Food & Wine Affair on Sept. 7, 2007

wyliemac — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:07:01 +0000

The 5th annual Columbus Food & Wine Affair will be held on Friday, September 7, from 7-10 pm.

Here's what the website says about the Affair:

In a relatively short time, the Columbus Food & Wine Affair has gained a reputation as a Mecca for culinary industry professionals as well as for foodies and wine enthusiasts. The affair showcases the finest Central Ohio chefs as well as some of the world’s most superb vintners. Columbus Food & Wine Affair underscores that the optimum in food and wines can be found right here in Columbus, reminding residents that you don’t have to go far for a dish that’s to “die for” or a glass of wine with the perfect finish.

Hmmm. I wonder if occasional food critic on the 270 and the Fine Repast qualifies as restaurant industry employment. ; )

Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203

View Larger Map

Free Wine Tasting @ Trader Joe’s Easton

Andy — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:38:01 +0000

Cincinnati field trip – second stop Myra’s Dionysus

Andy — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:53:53 +0000

Vineyards in Columbus?

wyliemac — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:07:01 +0000

The 5th annual Columbus Food & Wine Affair will be held on Friday, September 7, from 7-10 pm.

Here's what the website says about the Affair:

In a relatively short time, the Columbus Food & Wine Affair has gained a reputation as a Mecca for culinary industry professionals as well as for foodies and wine enthusiasts. The affair showcases the finest Central Ohio chefs as well as some of the world’s most superb vintners. Columbus Food & Wine Affair underscores that the optimum in food and wines can be found right here in Columbus, reminding residents that you don’t have to go far for a dish that’s to “die for” or a glass of wine with the perfect finish.

The event will be at the Franklin Park Conservatory and costs $100 per person. Proceeds go to the following charities: Central Ohio Restaurant Association, WBNS 10TV Family Fund, Adventures for Wish Kids, and United Way of Central Ohio.

If you can't spare the Benjamin, and you're in the restaurant industry, they're holding a Hospitality Trade Sneak Peak from 2-4. Cost is $5.00 and all they ask is for proof of employment, e.g. business card or pay stub.

Hmmm. I wonder if occasional food critic on the 270 and the Fine Repast qualifies as restaurant industry employment. ; )

Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203

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the 270 » wine

wyliemac — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:29:34 +0000

Weekend Trip to Pelee Island

wyliemac — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:26:17 +0000

Maca Cafe – Fine wine and tapas in Powell

Andy — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:26:22 +0000

Columbus Food & Wine Affair on Sept. 7, 2007

wyliemac — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:07:01 +0000

The 5th annual Columbus Food & Wine Affair will be held on Friday, September 7, from 7-10 pm.

Here's what the website says about the Affair:

In a relatively short time, the Columbus Food & Wine Affair has gained a reputation as a Mecca for culinary industry professionals as well as for foodies and wine enthusiasts. The affair showcases the finest Central Ohio chefs as well as some of the world’s most superb vintners. Columbus Food & Wine Affair underscores that the optimum in food and wines can be found right here in Columbus, reminding residents that you don’t have to go far for a dish that’s to “die for” or a glass of wine with the perfect finish.

Hmmm. I wonder if occasional food critic on the 270 and the Fine Repast qualifies as restaurant industry employment. ; )

Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203

View Larger Map

Free Wine Tasting @ Trader Joe’s Easton

Andy — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:38:01 +0000

Cincinnati field trip – second stop Myra’s Dionysus

Andy — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:53:53 +0000

Vineyards in Columbus?

Andy — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:38:01 +0000

the 270 » wine

wyliemac — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:29:34 +0000

Weekend Trip to Pelee Island

wyliemac — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:26:17 +0000

Maca Cafe – Fine wine and tapas in Powell

Andy — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:26:22 +0000

Columbus Food & Wine Affair on Sept. 7, 2007

wyliemac — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:07:01 +0000

The 5th annual Columbus Food & Wine Affair will be held on Friday, September 7, from 7-10 pm.

Here's what the website says about the Affair:

In a relatively short time, the Columbus Food & Wine Affair has gained a reputation as a Mecca for culinary industry professionals as well as for foodies and wine enthusiasts. The affair showcases the finest Central Ohio chefs as well as some of the world’s most superb vintners. Columbus Food & Wine Affair underscores that the optimum in food and wines can be found right here in Columbus, reminding residents that you don’t have to go far for a dish that’s to “die for” or a glass of wine with the perfect finish.

Hmmm. I wonder if occasional food critic on the 270 and the Fine Repast qualifies as restaurant industry employment. ; )

Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203

View Larger Map

Free Wine Tasting @ Trader Joe’s Easton

Andy — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:38:01 +0000

Cincinnati field trip – second stop Myra’s Dionysus

Andy — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:53:53 +0000

Vineyards in Columbus?

Andy — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:53:53 +0000

the 270 » wine

wyliemac — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:29:34 +0000

Weekend Trip to Pelee Island

wyliemac — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:26:17 +0000

Maca Cafe – Fine wine and tapas in Powell

Andy — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:26:22 +0000

Columbus Food & Wine Affair on Sept. 7, 2007

wyliemac — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:07:01 +0000

The 5th annual Columbus Food & Wine Affair will be held on Friday, September 7, from 7-10 pm.

Here's what the website says about the Affair:

In a relatively short time, the Columbus Food & Wine Affair has gained a reputation as a Mecca for culinary industry professionals as well as for foodies and wine enthusiasts. The affair showcases the finest Central Ohio chefs as well as some of the world’s most superb vintners. Columbus Food & Wine Affair underscores that the optimum in food and wines can be found right here in Columbus, reminding residents that you don’t have to go far for a dish that’s to “die for” or a glass of wine with the perfect finish.

Hmmm. I wonder if occasional food critic on the 270 and the Fine Repast qualifies as restaurant industry employment. ; )

Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203

View Larger Map

Free Wine Tasting @ Trader Joe’s Easton

Andy — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:38:01 +0000

Cincinnati field trip – second stop Myra’s Dionysus

Andy — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:53:53 +0000

Vineyards in Columbus?

wyliemac — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:50:39 +0000

The above photo is of the grape vines of Corazon, a Tartan Fields development in Dublin. I'm not sure if they make wine from the grapes, but there are some Vineyards in the Columbus area. Ohio Wines list two vineyards: Slate Run Vineyard in Canal Winchester and Shamrock Vineyard in Waldo. (I don't think Georgetown Vineyards in Cambridge really qualifies as Central Ohio.) And Alive! mentions Willow Hill Vineyards and Winery in Johnstown. Looks like a field trip is in order. UPDATE: Shamrock's Twilight Dinners sounds like a fun event. I'd have to see what type of Veggie meal they have for my wife though.