August is over but summer is not. And who wants to ruin the party that grapefriends have been having all summer long? Once again I got hundreds of tags that made me happy, proud, jealous, or thirsty (or all 4). Here were my fave pics, accompanied by the types of grapefriends I love. grapefriends who … Continue reading
Happy Labor Day, the day of no labor! And to all these people being like, “It’s the end of summer!” and “Here comes fall!”: you are all quitters. Weather will still be good for crispy whites, rooftop rose drinking, and other outdoor summer shenanigans for at least another month. SUMMER FOREVER! Continue reading
I’m all teary because this is our last post in the Friday Fizz series. We’ve had lots of refreshing cocktails each Friday in August that hopefully have helped cooled down your weekends. I was in Napa last month and went to Goose and Gander restaurant one Sunday afternoon. Well it was hot out and I … Continue reading
We’re nearing the end of summer,but it’s not going out without a fight. It’s been muggy and humid, and that’s why we need wine. As per yesterday’s suggestion, Riesling is great for humid days. But I wanted to also recommend one of my other summer faves: Pinot Blanc. I bust this out when it’s sweltering … Continue reading
It’s draft night! Seriously, the old beer and football pairing can suck it. This is how we do it at Grapefriend HQ. The plan was to get some other people from my league over and ply them with tons of wine so that when the draft starts they’ll be wasted and I’ll be able to grab … Continue reading
It’s been a bit muggy in NYC these past few days, and really that’s just sort of perfect weather for acidic whites. It’s like all that acid cuts through the humidity and refreshes you. So last night’s Riesling Extravaganza was pretty great, since we had 6 German Rieslings from David Rosengarten’s wine import collection. David’s … Continue reading
It’s US Open time! Who cares who’s acing and defaulting, let’s get right to what they’re drinking. If you’re at the Open, there’s actually a signature cocktail that’s been available for the past few years called the Honey Deuce. 1 1/4 parts Grey Goose Vodka fresh squeezed lemonade 1/2 part Chambord (or raspberry liqueur) crushed ice honeydew melon balls for … Continue reading
The VMAs will always offer a mix of bad performances, provocative performances, and amazing performances. Hands down, Katy Perry won that last one. From the boxing ring and boxer dancers to the incredibly inspiring song to the gorgeous shots under the Brooklyn Bridge, the performance was my favorite of the night by FAR. And Katy’s … Continue reading
Finally it’s gotten a little hot and humid in NYC – and our Friday Fizz summer series is here just in time. Today we’re looking at the Arnold Palmer, a classic non-alcoholic drink that’s just a mix of lemonade and iced tea. But I bet Arnie’s wife would be a cool cocktail party host and … Continue reading
As you can probably tell, I like wine everywhere. Indoors, outdoors, with my food, on my food, and now on my jewelry! I met the lovely Laura Lobdell in June, and she showed me her collection of awesome jewelry while we sipped on some Sofia bubbly. Laura started out by making silver guitar picks for … Continue reading
