5th Wine Tasting Party - Theme: Surf and Turf
26 full bottles and 3 half bottles consumed...
Good friends! Good food! Good wine! Good times!
21 October 2012
5th Wine Tasting Party - October 13, 2012
Forgot to post last week!
5th Wine Tasting Party - Theme: Surf and Turf
26 full bottles and 3 half bottles consumed...
Good friends! Good food! Good wine! Good times!
5th Wine Tasting Party - Theme: Surf and Turf
26 full bottles and 3 half bottles consumed...
Good friends! Good food! Good wine! Good times!
07 October 2012
Ristorante Toscana (Italian)
8 of us helped our daughter, Chanelle, celebrate her 30th birthday. 30! Really?
We had a fantastic meal at Ristorante Toscana at the Toscany Marketplace, 1990 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003 (856-489-7373).
Our server, Ashley, did a fantastic job, although she was also working a wedding reception! Wow!
We enjoyed lots of bread with oil and asked for extra helpings of the breadsticks. Yummy!
Appetizers
Jay had the Tuscan White Bean soup, which was very tasty and filling.
Ken and Louella each ordered the Crispy Fritto Misto, which was fried calamari, artichoke and zucchini that came with two dipping sauces. Couldn't stop eating!
Geri ordered a salad.
No one else had an appetizer, anticipating large portions of entrees. They were not disappointed.
Entrees
Jay always likes to try the specials - one of the Creations of the Day was Lobster and Shrimp Risotto - tender lobster tail with shrimp and asparagus. A portion went home for the next day's lunch.
Ken had the Tuscan BBQ Kebab, which came with sirloin and chicken, seasoned to perfection.
Chanelle and Berlinda each had the Amarena Duck which was crispy. Both were extremely pleased.
Tatiana thoroughly the Seafood Manicotti, which both Jay and Ken want to try next time. Creamy, flavorful and delicious!
Louella had the Calamari Gamberi Livornese, which was spicy and flavorful. Half went home for later, so she could enjoy dessert.
Geri enjoyed the Crab Crust Tilapia, which came with a fried risotto ball with cheese.
Roscoe enjoyed the Linguine with clams.
Mike had the Veal Poscana. He was happy with his choice.
Dessert
Jay enjoyed pumpkin cheesecake with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
Ken actually had dessert! The apple torte with vanilla gelato...
Mike and Berlinda also enjoyed the apple torte.
Chanelle and Tatiana shared the chocolate mousse.
Louella had chocolate covered profiteroles and vanilla gelato.
Geri and Roscoe were too full for dessert.
Wines enjoyed:
2010 Brushstroke Cabernet France (opened, but not enjoyed)
2009 Bric di Bersan Monferrato Dolcetto
2010 Cupcake Malbec
Cream Ridge Winery American Moscato Amabile
2010 Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling Spatlese (2 bottle)
We had a fantastic meal at Ristorante Toscana at the Toscany Marketplace, 1990 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003 (856-489-7373).
Our server, Ashley, did a fantastic job, although she was also working a wedding reception! Wow!
We enjoyed lots of bread with oil and asked for extra helpings of the breadsticks. Yummy!
Appetizers
Jay had the Tuscan White Bean soup, which was very tasty and filling.
Ken and Louella each ordered the Crispy Fritto Misto, which was fried calamari, artichoke and zucchini that came with two dipping sauces. Couldn't stop eating!
Geri ordered a salad.
No one else had an appetizer, anticipating large portions of entrees. They were not disappointed.
Entrees
Jay always likes to try the specials - one of the Creations of the Day was Lobster and Shrimp Risotto - tender lobster tail with shrimp and asparagus. A portion went home for the next day's lunch.
Ken had the Tuscan BBQ Kebab, which came with sirloin and chicken, seasoned to perfection.
Chanelle and Berlinda each had the Amarena Duck which was crispy. Both were extremely pleased.
Tatiana thoroughly the Seafood Manicotti, which both Jay and Ken want to try next time. Creamy, flavorful and delicious!
Louella had the Calamari Gamberi Livornese, which was spicy and flavorful. Half went home for later, so she could enjoy dessert.
Geri enjoyed the Crab Crust Tilapia, which came with a fried risotto ball with cheese.
Roscoe enjoyed the Linguine with clams.
Mike had the Veal Poscana. He was happy with his choice.
Dessert
Jay enjoyed pumpkin cheesecake with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
Ken actually had dessert! The apple torte with vanilla gelato...
Mike and Berlinda also enjoyed the apple torte.
Chanelle and Tatiana shared the chocolate mousse.
Louella had chocolate covered profiteroles and vanilla gelato.
Geri and Roscoe were too full for dessert.
Wines enjoyed:
2010 Brushstroke Cabernet France (opened, but not enjoyed)
2009 Bric di Bersan Monferrato Dolcetto
2010 Cupcake Malbec
Cream Ridge Winery American Moscato Amabile
2010 Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling Spatlese (2 bottle)
30 September 2012
Miyabi Sushi (Japanese)
After visiting 3 wineries for a Groupon tour, Mary and Jay stopped by Miyabi Sushi on Sunday, September 23, 2012.
We were both a bit chilly and very hungry, so we ordered soup...
Jay enjoyed the House Soup, which came with crab, shrimp, scallops and baby corn in miso broth. It was very flavorful and filling
Mary had the Miso Soup, soybean with tofu, scallion and seaweed, which was also flavorful.
Entrees enjoyed:
We each had an order of sweet potato tempura roll. It had a slight crunch and was addictive!
Mary had the sashimi - with tuna and salmon. It was very fresh and she was satisfied.
Jay tried to finish the Spicy Maki Dinner (spicy tuna, spicy salmon and spicy crabmeat), but had to take it home, which finished later that evening - she couldn't stop eating it!
We brought a bottle of Chardonnay that we purchased at Auburn Winery, but we were too full to finish the bottle.
We were both a bit chilly and very hungry, so we ordered soup...
Jay enjoyed the House Soup, which came with crab, shrimp, scallops and baby corn in miso broth. It was very flavorful and filling
Mary had the Miso Soup, soybean with tofu, scallion and seaweed, which was also flavorful.
Entrees enjoyed:
We each had an order of sweet potato tempura roll. It had a slight crunch and was addictive!
Mary had the sashimi - with tuna and salmon. It was very fresh and she was satisfied.
Jay tried to finish the Spicy Maki Dinner (spicy tuna, spicy salmon and spicy crabmeat), but had to take it home, which finished later that evening - she couldn't stop eating it!
We brought a bottle of Chardonnay that we purchased at Auburn Winery, but we were too full to finish the bottle.
Mirko's A Taste of Europe
Becoming one of our favorite restaurants, we took our friends Vip and Angie to Mirko's A Taste of Europe on Saturday, September 29, 2012.
The theme was Greek (of course, you can order anything from their extensive regular menu.
Asha was our server again. She's such a pleasant and efficient person. Will definitely request her in the future...
Roasted garlic hummus and pickled veggies (carrots, beans) were brought to the table while we were perusing the menu. Delicious!
Appetizers enjoyed:
Angie and Vip shared the shrimp and scallop ceviche, with lime and chili.
Jay had the seafood salad over yellow tomatoes. It was so good, with calamari, squid, shrimp, scallops and more... Very fresh and lightly dressed.
Ken had the Greek calamari. It was cooked to perfection and very tasty.
Entrees enjoyed:
Ken and Vip each had the pasta with lobster special. It also came with huge scallops. We were surprised that they finished their plates!
Jay had the musaka special, baked eggplant with lamb, which was the best moussaka she has ever had. It came with two lamb chops. Seasoned to perfection. The bechemel sauce was fantastic!
Angie enjoyed the Classic Goulash - tender beef simmered with fresh vegetables and mushrooms into a rich stew, infused with Hungarian paprika and served with fresh made pasta.
We were pleasantly full after our meal, so Jay took home baklava, which came with a raspberry sauce. She thoroughly enjoyed it on Sunday.
Wines enjoyed:
2010 Buena Vista Pinot NoirCarneros
2009 Charles Smith Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Menage a Trois California Red Wine
The bathroom was clean and nicely decorated...
The theme was Greek (of course, you can order anything from their extensive regular menu.
Asha was our server again. She's such a pleasant and efficient person. Will definitely request her in the future...
Roasted garlic hummus and pickled veggies (carrots, beans) were brought to the table while we were perusing the menu. Delicious!
Appetizers enjoyed:
Angie and Vip shared the shrimp and scallop ceviche, with lime and chili.
Jay had the seafood salad over yellow tomatoes. It was so good, with calamari, squid, shrimp, scallops and more... Very fresh and lightly dressed.
Ken had the Greek calamari. It was cooked to perfection and very tasty.
Entrees enjoyed:
Ken and Vip each had the pasta with lobster special. It also came with huge scallops. We were surprised that they finished their plates!
Jay had the musaka special, baked eggplant with lamb, which was the best moussaka she has ever had. It came with two lamb chops. Seasoned to perfection. The bechemel sauce was fantastic!
Angie enjoyed the Classic Goulash - tender beef simmered with fresh vegetables and mushrooms into a rich stew, infused with Hungarian paprika and served with fresh made pasta.
We were pleasantly full after our meal, so Jay took home baklava, which came with a raspberry sauce. She thoroughly enjoyed it on Sunday.
Wines enjoyed:
2010 Buena Vista Pinot NoirCarneros
2009 Charles Smith Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Menage a Trois California Red Wine
The bathroom was clean and nicely decorated...
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