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Table Hopping With Rosie All the latest news on the NJ restaurant scene.
Serious Eats Serious Eats is a website focused on celebrating and sharing food enthusiasm through blogs and online community. Search New Jersey for lots of good articles.
NJ Dining Guide New Jersey Restaurants and Catering Directory
Tommy Eat's , a great, New Jersey, Food and Wine Blog
Baristanet Food Info for Montclair Foodies and the just plain hungry.
Egullet New Jersey Cuisine Forum EGullet Society for Culinary Arts & Letters.
Mano a Vino Restaurant Reviews
New Jersey Life Restaurant Guide NJ Monthly's easy-to-use directory of New Jersey Dining.
New Jersey Monthly Magazine Searchable Restaurant Guide
Zagat Montclair The restaurant bible rates Montclair.
The Artful Diner The Artful Diner's reviews of NJ restaurants are found here.

Sake

Sushi Lounge Rocks - In Search of Sushi Part Two

We dined at Sushi Lounge last week to satisfy a raw desire for some good Sake and Sushi.

Sushi Lounge delivered well on both points. We were very happy as a trip to Nori in Montclair, last week left us disappointed.

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Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Original Cocktails, Restaurant Reviews, Sake | Permalink | Comments (2)

Magnolia's - Upper Montclair

For over 12 years my friend John Finkel has operated the fine wine store in Upper Montclair called Magnolia's.

Through their excellent selection of special wines, frequent participation in Montclair fund-rasing events and a great wine of the month club, Magnolia's has a loyal following.

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Posted on Saturday, April 14, 2007 in French, German and Alsatian, Italian, New Jersey Wines, Other Reds, Other Whites, Sake, Southern Hemisphere | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Ocha Neo Japanese and Sake

Just tried a new Japanese Restaurant in Caldwell called Ocha with friends. There are so many Japanese restaurants in the area. But this one is a real gem, we all loved it.

We also did a small Sake tasting. Visited Ocho again on 9/23/06. See Notes Below.

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Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 in Restaurant Reviews, Sake | Permalink | Comments (2)

Time for a Saketini ?

Cocktails made with Sake are a great sipper on a hot summer evening.

Popularly called a Saketini, following the Martini fad.

Here are some of our favorite recipes.

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Posted on Sunday, July 30, 2006 in Original Cocktails, Sake, Specialties | Permalink | Comments (0)

Nori - Restaurant Review

Dined at Nori, the new Japanese Restaurant in Montclair.

Mixed feelings. The food was very good, decor strange, service irregular.

Over all we had a very nice dinner.

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Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 in Asian Food and Wine, French, Other Whites, Restaurant Reviews, Sake | Permalink | Comments (0)

Dai Kichi Means Sake

Dai Kichi the wonderful Japanese restaurant in Upper Montclair is a family favorite.

I just learned that Dai Kichi means Great Fortune.

We always enjoy their very fresh sushi, sashimi and rolls as well as the well prepared cooked foods.

With Japanese I usually drink Sake. I like it chilled and expensive.

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Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 in Asian Food and Wine, Restaurant Reviews, Sake, Specialties | Permalink | Comments (0)

New Stuff

A new wine blog you may enjoy
Wine Connoisseur 101 A journey through the vine by Constance Chamberlain
Here is a fun blog, Jersey Bites - Recipes, Restaurants, Events, Table Talk and More
Jersey Bites by Debbie Smith, check it out.
Came across this great blog, while searching for cobbler recipes. It has an abundance of great recipes, food and wine tips
A Mingle of Tastes by freelance writer Julie O'Hara
Woman & Wine is a wonderful web site, it is "A Lifestyle Community for Women who Love Wine, Travel & the Best of Everything"

Here Native New Yorker and LA transplant, Julie Brosterman, shares her passion for wine and travel."

www.womenwine.com
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WineEnabler.com is a new web site with the mission of "Making wine more user-friendly" it authored and run by Neil Crain and Michael Waring, of Austin Texas, who are environmental engineers by day and wine afficionado by night.

Check out their site I think you will like it.

www.wineenabler.com
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Here is a great NJ Food Blog, written by my new fast friend Stacey, here she shares her exciting, creative and irreverent love of fun delicous food. Stacey Snacks

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I was just introduced to this precious blog. It is a refreshing look back at things we should hold dear.

Jelly Press Old Recipes - Modern Life

Laura Schenone and Nancy Ring's blog about having fun with what they love: old recipes, art, and ideas--as they find them in their modern lives.

Find Wine

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Search, Review, & Buy Wine.
Great wine doesn't have to be hard to find.
Great New Wine Site Welcome to the Wine Compass, your complete source for wine and vineyard information.
NY CIty Wine Shops Map Need wine in NY? Check this out.
Find Wines with these Wine Search Tools
Wine-Searcher.com The best resource for locating and pricing wines.
Wineaccess.com The largest online wine shopping community.
Winezap.com Find, price and compare wines.

Local Wine Links

CoolVines.com

“Fine wines, spirits and ales to awaken your passions”

23 Elm Street Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 232-5050
Amanti Vino

Great Wine Shop in Montclair, thoughtfully selected international wines, from 10.99 to 1099.00, you'll find a wine you love here. 30 Church Street, Montclair, 973-509-WINE
Carol Berman The Travelling Sommelier
Liquor Outlet Wine Cellars Boonton, NJ
Wino Stuff NJ Wine Site by Wino Bob and Friends
Bertelli's Fine Wine, Clifton
Wine Library TV
Lenndevours Wine Blog by Lenn Thompson. Covering New York Vines, Wines and Dines. His Motto “Drink what you like. Don’t listen to critics.”
Zita KeeleyWine consultant, wine event organizer, wine educator and more for wine trade professionals, companies and individuals.
Essex County Wine Society A local wine appreciation group.
Tommy Eat's , a great new, New Jersey, Food and Wine Blog
Dr Vino Writes about Wine from NYC
Wine Goddess Debbie Miller Nelson discusses NJ wine events and opportunities.
Gary's Wine & Marketplace Madison, NJ near Whole Foods and On-Line
Shopper's Vineyard Clifton, NJ and On-Line
Wine Library Springfield, NJ and On-Line

More Wine Sites

classicwines.com
At Classic Wines, they help you find your way to the perfect selection of wines.
From Across the pond...

Wine Rendez-Vous is a UFO in the world of wine. With short BS-free videos, Wine Rendez-Vous offers you the possibility to beef up your wine knowledge. Our videos go straight to the point – delivering nothing but the essential.

Wine Tasting in Paris by O Chateau if you like French wines but would like to find out more about them? This is your opportunity for some good fun and great wine in a friendly atmosphere with tons of helpful information guaranteed!.
Squaremeal.co.ukTraveling to London? Check out this great site.
Calwineries Explore, Learn and Find California Wines.
Wein Plus Magazine International Wine Magazine by Moritz Nikolaus Lüke filled with great wine news and information.
Lenndevours Wine Blog by Lenn Thompson. His Motto “Drink what you like. Don’t listen to critics.”
Wine Matters Great columns by award winning author and wine editor Lettie Teague
Women For Wine Sense New Jersey Chapter
Vinography A Wine Blog, Wine and food adventures in San Francisco and around the world.
Cal Italia Wine Cal-Italia Wine & Food Livestyle
Women & Wine Women & Wine: For Women Who Love Wine & Travel
Popping Corks The Internet's Wine Review Directory
Vino Wine reviews & guide. Buy wine on-line.

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