Every year wine lovers gather at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Resort for a fun-filled weekend of tastings and new experiences. The event known as Winefest brings new and exciting wines, spirits and related goods to the masses via a small convention in the Mohegan Sun convention Center. For a small entrance fee, guests can enjoy unlimited samples of beverages, courtesy of a wide assortment of Vendors from all over the country. Winefest takes place over 3 days. This year the festivities began on a Friday night with a Bourbon tasting and Cigar sampling session. Saturday is the start of the grand tastings one of the weekend’s highlights. The tasting takes place in the Uncas Ballroom, where the vendors have set up tables to serve guests their wares. Some of our favorites from the event include:
Cocktails
Take me to Cuba: Havana Alma De Cuba (Review)
Location: 94 Christopher Street.
Cuisine: Traditional Cuban
Best Dish: The Rabo Encendido was superb! The meat was tender and well seasoned and went perfectly wth the savory rice and beans.
Overall: A charming eatery with a homestyle feel. Havana is a warm and inviting space with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. This space is ideal for intimate meals with a few well-behaved friends or a date with your significant other.
Roses are red, violets are blue—this Valentine’s Day we have some delicious cocktails for you! With Valentine’s Day coming up quickly, Olmeca Altos, Pernod Absinthe, Pinnacle, and Frangelico have created the loveliest cocktails. Whether spending the night in, out with their loved one or going out on the town with friends, these love potions are sure to keep everyone in “good spirits” throughout the weekend.
Altos Reposado Romance
2 parts Altos Reposado
0.5 part freshly squeezed lime juice
0.5 part Agave Syrup
4 Chunks of Pineapple
3 Raspberries
3 Raspberries & Lime Wedge
Muddle & build up
Good Eats: Classic Hour at STK Downtown
Rooftops are typically a seasonal indulgence in the big apple, but STK Downtown keeps the fun going year-round with its swanky rooftop lounge. STK Rooftop is located in the trendy meatpacking district, just a few feet from several designer shops and hot art galleries. Just below the rooftop lounge is STK Downtown, a chic steakhouse with attitude to spare. The dining room is lush and romantic with ambient lighting and modern furnishings. In addition to the rooftop and dining room areas, the venue also offers private rooms that can be reserved for your special events. We stopped by STK Rooftop on a warm Summer evening a few years ago. We were impressed with its chic decor, easy-going vibe and delicious edibles. We dropped by a few nights ago to take advantage of their weeknight special known as “Classic Hour”.
While you’re experiencing the Magic of Anguilla, we wanted to share with you a few of our highly recommended places to visit:
Named one of the ‘Most Awesome Affordable Beachfront Hotels Under $200 in the Caribbean’ by Caribbean Life + Travel along with being TripAdvisor’s #1 ‘Family Friendly Hotel on Anguilla’, how can you possibly go wrong? Located in the most ideal setting right on the shores of Meads Bay, Carimar Beach Club offers not only a convenient location just steps away from the beach but also fantastic amenities for the whole family to enjoy. Rest your head on a pillow inside one of its 1100 square-foot one and two-bedroom villa suites after enjoying a day at the beach, the clubhouse, on-site tennis courts and so much more available to all guests.
Jägermeister Stag’s Club Takes The LES
Jägermeister hosted the latest meeting of their traveling exclusive international party society the Jäger Stags Club at the Lower East Side hot spot Drexler’s. As a Jägermeister novice, I was eager to have my first taste of the best-selling imported liqueur in the U.S. The Herbal infused elixir did not disappoint.
Four Cuts Steakhouse: First Avenues Best Kept Secret
Location: 1076 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Cuisine: Steak and Seafood
Best Dish: The crab cakes were splendid but Four Cuts is a steakhouse and they serve up one of the best rib eyes on the city. The high quality meat is seared beautifully and fork tender, no knives required.
Overall: An impressive well tended eatery with a charming staff and exemplary service. Four Cuts makes an excellent option for a special dinner or an impressive date.
Fall is the season for indulgence. It’s the time of year when holiday parties and friendly gatherings present a constant parade of irresistible treats to enjoy. Fall can be a rough time to stick to a diet or eat healthily. At the Fall Food Fete gathering, we found some tasty new treats that will indulge allow us to indulge some of our cravings and make healthy swaps without sacrificing taste. The Food Fete series of seasonal events bring bloggers, food writers, and other food business insiders together for a sampling of some of the newest products on the market.