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Greenport’s Shellabration – A Wonderful Taste of Long Island

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Virginia

Greenport’s First Annual Shellabration was a wonderful taste of Long Island. Local scallops, clams and oysters were expertly paired with local wines. This fine day benefited SPAT – (Southold Project in Aquaculture Training). A friend met us at Greenport Harbor … Continue reading →

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Tall Ships Arrive In Greenport

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Virginia

Greenport, NY is again proud to sponsor the Tall Ships Challenge. I was happy to see the arrival and preparations for the big weekend. Greenport is one of my favorite towns and when they decide to have a party they … Continue reading →

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Food and Fun – Atlantic City Restaurant Week

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Virginia

It seems impossible not to have fun in Atlantic City, NJ.  Add food to the mix (Restaurant Week) and it becomes epic!  We traveled down to the Jersey Shore to spend an indulgent week gambling, eating and drinking.  What a … Continue reading →

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Quechee Vermont and My Simon Pearce Glassblowers Experience

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Virginia

Quechee Vermont and Simon Pearce Glassblowers have a huge place in my heart.   The beauty and grandeur of the Green Mountains always takes my breath away.  I’ve been going to Vermont since I was a toddler to visit my … Continue reading →

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Wine Food and Fun Hamptons Style – Dan’s Taste of Two Forks

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Virginia

I had my wine, food and fun Hamptons style on Saturday night in Bridgehampton, NY! Andrew and I attended Dan’s Taste of Two Forks Event. I was pleased to be personally invited to blog about this event.  I will disclose … Continue reading →

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The Blazer Pub in Purdys NY

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Virginia

A popular hangout in Northern Westchester that is worth a stop if your are ever driving upstate on I684.  This is The Blazer Pub in Purdys, NY.  I have been there on many memorable occcasions.  This is quite close to … Continue reading →

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Great Greek Food on Long Island – Alexandros

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Virginia

I have a favorite for great Greek food on Long Island, a restaurant called Alexandros in Miller Place, NY.  Andrew and I have been there numerous times and I take out their fabulous mussels all the time.  I wrote a … Continue reading →

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pizzetteria brunetti – great wine and pizza

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Virginia

  Our friend suggested that we join her for a trip to Westhampton Beach for a pizza and wine dinner at pizzetteria brunetti. Located in a shop next to an ice cream shop ( Haagan Dazs ) and a market … Continue reading →

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A La Turka – My Yummy Turkish Lunch

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Virginia

I had a little time to kill the other day while waiting for a chocolate tasting (blogging about that later) so I took myself out to lunch at A La Turka.  This charming restaurant was a wonderful place to spend … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Desmonds Pub in The Inn and Spa at East Wind

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Virginia

The Pub at Desmonds in The Inn and Spa at East Wind is one of our go-to places for a nice glass of wine and good quality bar food. East Wind is a Hotel that is one of the most … Continue reading →

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