tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65022273484233758412024-03-13T11:25:18.892-04:00The Glamorous GourmetThe Glamorous Gourmet is perpetually on the prowl for the latest food, wine & fabulous finds in South Florida and beyond! From foie gras to fried chicken and Champagne to Cabernet you can find this discerning palate sampling local fare with a flair for fashion and an appetite for all things edible.The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.comBlogger228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-57563393696542508162014-11-22T16:59:00.003-05:002014-11-22T17:18:23.127-05:00We've Moved to Our New Website!
Thank you for joining us on Blogger but we've moved to our new website! Please join us at www.TheGlamorousGourmet.com for more food and wine fun - hope to see you there!The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-9504374987250114952012-12-29T10:47:00.002-05:002012-12-29T10:47:28.348-05:00Sparkling Selections for your New Year's Eve Soirée & Toasts for the Holiday Host!
Well, the countdown to 2013 is
on and it's time for the big reveal: The Wine Atelier's Sparkling Selections for your New Year's Eve Soiree! No matter what
your price range, there's an option to suit your toasting needs as well as a few fabulous New Year's Eve toasts that make the perfect accessory for the Holiday Host or Hostess. All wines are available for purchase through The Wine Atelier,The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-894822008343289492012-12-16T09:27:00.000-05:002012-12-16T09:27:42.830-05:00From the Christmas Kitchen: Host Your Own Holiday Wine Tasting!
Our festive table!
The spirit of the holidays lends itself to catching up with family and friends, old and new. What better way to celebrate this festive time of year than enjoying each other's company over a Holiday Wine Tasting?
Recently, I had some friends over to kick off the holiday season as well as celebrate the opening of my retail wine boutique, The Wine Atelier. We enjoyed The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-49102655229419490482012-12-12T00:35:00.001-05:002012-12-12T10:01:19.993-05:00The Wine Atelier's 2012 Holiday Wine Picks & a Very Special Offer!
"It is well to remember there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend, one's present or future thirst, the excellence of the wine, or any other reason." ~ Latin Proverb
The holidays are here and for those of us who love wine it's the prime time of year to indulge! On that note I am very happy to announce the 2012 Wine Atelier Holiday Wine Picks which I've selected with yourThe Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-67097868728708308252012-11-17T23:21:00.001-05:002012-11-19T15:31:15.711-05:00Introducing The Wine Atelier & Wine Picks for Thanksgiving!!
I'd like to thank everyone for your patience while The Glamorous Gourmet undergoes some exciting changes and improvements. It's hard to believe the blog I began a few years ago to support the Junior League of Boca Raton's James Beard award winning cookbook, Savor the Moment has grown into a full-fledged website which will be fully functional very soon. Aside from the new site, theThe Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-24461130450061011892012-10-17T23:12:00.000-04:002012-10-17T23:12:34.920-04:00Postcards from Paris: Part Deux!
Les Ambassadeurs at Hôtel de Crillon
We began our second day in Paris with breakfast at the hotel in the legendary Les Ambassadeurs dining room. The sumptuous space, formerly the Count of Crillon's ballroom, is replete with gorgeous Baccarat crystal chandeliers, ornate frescoes and polished marble that beautifully embody the Rococo aesthetic. Built in 1758, Les Ambassadeurs has operatedThe Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-34444411511997684292012-10-07T21:44:00.000-04:002012-10-07T21:44:05.131-04:00Postcards from Paris: Part Une!
Paris's Hôtel de Crillon
Before embarking on a two week exploration of some of France's renowned wine regions, Steve and I spent a few fabulous days in Paris. From food to wine and art to fashion this city definitely has it all! So what to do in this veritable cultural wonderland with only a few short days and so many options? Here's a few of our postcards from Paris.
This visit we stayed The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-30055774626329188332012-09-23T12:51:00.001-04:002012-09-23T12:51:30.606-04:00"El Camino del Vino" Recap & The Wines of Walla Walla, Washington!
Charlie Arturaola, Moi & Pandora Anwyl
Bonjour, my fabulous foodie friends! Following a whirlwind trip to a few of France's renowned wine regions I have been very remiss at keeping up with my posting. In my defense, sampling all that great wine and food was incredibly time consuming. Seriously, the trip was quite an adventure but before I jump into all the dish I wanted to report on the The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-24277572473689601152012-08-29T11:23:00.000-04:002012-08-29T11:23:23.347-04:00The Wines of Hyde de Villaine: A Slice of Burgundy in the Heart of Napa!
de Villaine, Hyde & Vivier
During our trip to California last month, we had the pleasure of discovering a very special yet easily overlooked gem nestled among a landscape of grand entrances and impressive architecture in the Napa Valley.
Hyde de Villaine, or HdV, is an unassuming winery with a very impressive pedigree. It is first and foremost a family affair, representing a The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-6140651151157023732012-08-19T16:24:00.000-04:002012-08-19T16:24:27.356-04:00"How to Be a Gracious Houseguest" by Loretta Neff of The Elegant Way School of Protocol!
Today I'd like to introduce you to a very special lady who has agreed to do a guest post for The Glamorous Gourmet. Loretta Neff is the President and Chief Etiquette Officer of The Elegant Way School of Protocol - she also happens to be a really fabulous person as well! Loretta is one of those people who is innately blessed with impeccable taste and style and is a bona fide authority on all The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-57877325868409280262012-08-13T10:36:00.002-04:002012-08-13T10:36:59.436-04:00The South Florida Premier of "El Camino del Vino" featuring World-renowned Sommelier Charlie Arturaola!
Charlie Arturaola
We recently celebrated the second anniversary of "The Art of Wine and Food" series at the Museum of Art Ft. Lauderdale and I'm happy to announce we have another very exciting event planned for next week!
On Thursday, August 23rd we will feature the South Florida Premier of "El Camino del Vino" a film directed by Nicolás Carreras and starring world-renowned Sommelier and The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-21231287042483033772012-08-10T08:45:00.001-04:002012-08-10T08:45:38.020-04:00Not So Fast but Definitely Fabulous: Grilled Shrimp & Avocado Panzanella!
The other day my husband approached me with a mischievous grin and a gleam in his eye. Yes, you guessed it, he had just found a recipe he was very excited to try!
This particular recipe featured mouth-watering, Summer-inspired ingredients including creamy avocados, fresh shrimp and ripe tomatoes. The fact that it involved the grill made it a shoe-in!
Panzanella is a Tuscan salad which The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-31468058583072227402012-08-03T16:27:00.000-04:002012-08-03T16:27:49.745-04:00"A Moveable Feast" with Napa's Truchard Family!
Cheers!
We're back from California and a journey packed with many memorable vinous experiences!
While there's many new discoveries and things I look forward to sharing with you, I'd first like to tell you about an amazing evening spent among the vineyards in Carneros with one of Napa's pioneering wine families. Our friends Monty & Sara Preiser kindly invited us to "A Moveable Feast" The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-29846757271210267692012-07-17T17:28:00.000-04:002012-07-17T17:28:56.273-04:00"Wines that Pair with the Fabulous Flavors of Summer" & Recipe for Porcini Dusted Hogfish from Chef Chris Miracolo!
Chef Chris Miracolo
"Summertime, and the livin' is easy"... not to mention really hot! In keeping with the season, this month's installment of our "Savor the Summer" series at Max's Harvest featured "Wines that Pair with the Fabulous Flavors of Summer."
Summer in Florida (and most other parts of the country recently) isn't really the ideal time of year for those tannic Cabernet The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-36967824089344442772012-07-07T12:12:00.000-04:002012-07-07T12:12:46.953-04:00The 2nd Anniversary of "The Art of Wine & Food" Series!
At last week's installment of "The Art of Wine & Food" at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale we celebrated the second anniversary of the series!
In addition to our featured wines we had lots of fun giveaways including a Family Membership to the Museum, free tickets to the "Shark" Exhibition accompanied by gorgeous Guy Harvey coffee table books, free tickets to the wine tasting of your The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-40699951099152427372012-06-27T18:48:00.001-04:002012-06-27T21:46:42.090-04:00Weekly Wine Pick: 2010 Gary Farrell Sauvignon Blanc Redwood Ranch!
This week's wine pick hails from California's Sonoma County, home to many a world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The 2010 Gary Farrell Sauvignon Blanc Redwood Ranch is neither, yet represents a delightful choice for the steamy days of Summer at a more affordable price.
The pioneering Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery is best known for producing single vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-73532444591439724432012-06-25T09:18:00.000-04:002012-06-25T09:18:08.158-04:00The Ultimate Breakfast Comfort Food: Red Velvet Pancakes!
If you are looking for the ultimate in comforting breakfasts - look no further!
On a recent stormy Sunday, I was in search of a breakfast to take our minds off of the dreary, inclement weather. I knew I had succeeded when I happened upon a recipe for Red Velvet Pancakes.
As a huge fan of all things red velvet, this recipe deliciously translates the fabulous flavor into The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-24862679160622860942012-06-22T16:59:00.000-04:002012-06-22T16:59:21.106-04:00Bal Harbour Just Got Even More Fabulous: Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's J&G Grill!
My fellow Foodies and Fashionistas, now there's yet another delicious reason to visit Bal Harbour, South Florida's world-class shopping destination! Located directly across the street from the heralded shops, ensconced in the über-chic St. Regis Bal Harbour Hotel is world renowned Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten's latest culinary outpost: J&G Grill.
The eatery exudes modern The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-86857973620647848732012-06-13T19:38:00.002-04:002012-06-26T15:20:20.290-04:00"Savoring the Summer" with the Wines of Masi & Max's Harvest!
The Lineup of Venetian Beauties!
Last Wednesday we kicked off our "Savor the Summer" Wine Dinner Series - a delicious collaboration between Moi, The Glamorous Gourmet, and Max's Harvest, a fabulous local restaurant located in the Pineapple Grove neighborhood of Delray Beach, Florida.
The evening featured the Venetian wines of Masi paired with the delicious cuisine of Executive Chef The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-65969541204205404152012-05-29T23:02:00.000-04:002012-05-29T23:02:29.383-04:00Legal Sea Foods Features the "Wines of Sonoma County" with Insights from VP of Beverage Operations and Master of Wine, Sandy Block!
One of the perks of living in sunny South Florida is the 24/7 access to fresh, fabulous seafood. If you also happen to prefer a glass of wine with your fruits de mer, let me introduce you to a local restaurant dedicated to the pairing of fine wines and seafood that's currently offering a delicious, vinous promotion.
From May 14 - June 10 Legal Sea Foods in Boca Raton will be showcasingThe Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-29152268416038136132012-05-25T20:47:00.000-04:002012-05-25T20:47:03.365-04:00Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with these Sultry Summer Sippers!
With the temperatures heating up outside (and boy are they!), it's time for some wines that are guaranteed to take the edge off a sizzling Summer Day.
For the Museum of Art Ft. Lauderdale's "Art of Wine & Food" Series event last night, I selected wines that are light, lovely and perfect for sipping by the pool or pairing with lighter, warm weather fare. While the seminar was The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-1960891527564404332012-05-18T17:48:00.000-04:002012-05-19T21:49:56.192-04:00Guilty Pleasures: Sablé Breton at Café Boulud Palm Beach!
I was recently smitten by this delicious Sablé Breton with Vanilla Bavaroise, Trio of Rhubarb and Creme Fraiche Sorbet at Café Boulud Palm Beach.
A sablé breton is a French butter cookie that originated in Normandy, France. "Sablé" is French for "sand" which refers to the crumbly, sandy texture of the shortbread-like cookie. As a fan of rhubarb, I thoroughlyThe Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-45479887186618748462012-05-11T20:20:00.000-04:002012-05-12T14:11:36.603-04:00An Evening of Vintage Veuve Clicquot with Winemaker Pierre Casenave!
The Lovely Lineup!
Vintage Champagne.
This is definitely one of my favorite word combinations of all time. As a bona fide Bubbly Girl I was thrilled to receive an invitation to an exclusive winemaker dinner featuring vintage offerings of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Let's just say it didn't take me long to accept!
Pierre Casenave, Moi & Don Derocher
The dinner took place at oneThe Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-75402543736403822772012-05-05T15:06:00.001-04:002012-05-05T15:06:59.724-04:00"Savor the Summer" with The Glamorous Gourmet and Max's Harvest!
I am very happy to announce a delicious way to "Savor the Summer" right here in South Florida that may have you rethinking that Summer house on the Cape!
The Glamorous Gourmet is partnering with Max's Harvest in Delray Beach for a "Savor the Summer" Series of Wine Dinners. Owned by well-known South Florida culinary entrepreneur Dennis Max, Max's Harvest is all about keeping it local and isThe Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6502227348423375841.post-18153253977896549392012-05-03T17:31:00.001-04:002012-05-03T17:31:10.256-04:00Weekly Wine: 2008 Bodegas Palacio "Cosme Palacio 1894" Rioja Blanco
This week's Weekly Wine Recommendation is a gem I discovered earlier this week at a seminar entitled, "The Next Generation of Rioja." I look forward to sharing the details of the seminar with you in an upcoming post but first, the scoop on a very interesting wine!
While Rioja is primarily know as a red wine region with over 90% of its vineyards planted to dark-skinned grapes, the region The Glamorous Gourmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.com1