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In case you didn’t know by now, the John Simon Daily team enjoys our fair share of delicious cuisines and specialty cocktails. So you can imagine our excitement when it was time for our first experience at Mohegan Sun’s 11th Annual Sun WineFest. The WineFest was much more than just your typical wine tasting, the weekend long affair was also a culinary extravaganza featured renowned chefs Todd English, Jasper White, Robert Irvine, Donatella Arpaia, and more, plus VIP tastings, celebrity chef demos and a massive oyster shucking contest.
Review: Bahr Ché Wine and Cheese Charcuterie
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Location: 118 East 15th Street
Cuisine: American with a local flair
Items: 3 Drinks, 2 appetizers, 3 sandwiches
Cost: (With 20% tip)
Best Dish: You simply have to try the wings, and if sauce isn’t your thing then opt for the clam strips, you won’t be disappointed
Overall: This place is great for a night out and a quick bite with friends. It can be a date spot but not for a first date, it can get a bit noisy.
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Location: 83 University Pl (between 11th St & 12th St) Manhattan, NY 10003 (212) 477-7574
Items: 4 small plate items, 2 pints, 1 liter
Cost: $90 (with 20% gratuity)
Best Dish: The pop burgers were awesome (as expected), loved the fried calamari!
Overall: A relaxed space with a laid back vibe, think lounging on a friend’s roof top or patio…but indoors with cooler decor.
Wine and Spirits Magazine Top of the List Tasting
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Serving the People at the NYC Plate by Plate Tasting Benefit
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The bar was set high as Shecky’s rolled out their first event at the Altman Building this past Tuesday and Wednesday. Shecky’s is best known for Girls Night Out – their fabulous shopping and beauty events held throughout the year in all major cities including LA, Miami, and DC. Sadly, we have to report they missed the mark this time around even though there were some great finds.