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- May 6th, 2019, 3:10 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Nashville music/club question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1120
Re: Nashville music/club question
Just back from our Nashville trip and thought I'd give a recap while the memory was still fresh. Meals: City House: Excellent. Fun vibe. Noisy, but could still converse. Great waiter who steered us in the right direction. Some solid cocktails and had a nice bottle of Barbaresco that paired well with...
- April 25th, 2019, 12:53 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Nashville music/club question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1120
Re: Nashville music/club question
I've heard/read about it. Is it actually good?? Maybe after enough beer and some great music I'll give it a try. I don't think I've had bologna since about the 4th grade!
- April 25th, 2019, 9:58 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Nashville music/club question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1120
Re: Nashville music/club question
Enjoyed the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The tour of the Ryman Auditorium was very cool. Antique Archaeology is neat , The pickers store. 1300 Clinton St #130 In the same complex is the Corsair distillery tasting room. Also in town is Green Brier Distilling...
- April 25th, 2019, 7:52 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Nashville music/club question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1120
Re: Nashville music/club question
Revisiting this thread, as our trip is next week. Have dinner reservations Fri at City House, Sat at Bastion. Thought we'd find a Hot Chicken place on Sunday. I did have tickets to see Joy Williams (of Civil Wars) Sat at 3rd & Lindsley, but sadly she cancelled. Roberts doesn't have their band schedu...
- March 4th, 2019, 5:46 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Tuscany
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2912
Re: Tuscany
We had a similar itinerary on our first Italy trip. I would recommend Siena as well. The city of Siena is quite nice, but more importantly it is an easy drive from there to San Gimignano, Montalcino, Volterra, etc. If you go to Siena, dine at https://www.tavernasangiuseppe.it/. Simply amazing meal!
- January 21st, 2019, 6:01 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2005 Arcadian Pisoni Pinot Noir
- Replies: 9
- Views: 465
Re: TN: 2005 Arcadian Pisoni Pinot Noir
Nice to read the experiences of others with this wine. Most of the Arcadian wines in my cellar I've had within 5-10 yrs of release. This experience shows that patience is rewarded.
- January 20th, 2019, 7:48 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2005 Arcadian Pisoni Pinot Noir
- Replies: 9
- Views: 465
TN: 2005 Arcadian Pisoni Pinot Noir
I haven't posted a tasting note on this board in years, but this wine is deserving. The nose has beautiful notes of spice and red fruits. This is a wonderfully balanced delicate and elegant wine. Red fruits, cinnamon and five spice on the palate. The wine is in a beautiful place right now. There is ...
- December 20th, 2018, 7:11 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Nashville music/club question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1120
Re: Nashville music/club question
Lot's of really good looking restaurants. We'll have three nights there, so I'm excited to try out the local fare. Will definitely try hot chicken. Bastion looks really good. Thx for all of the music recs. The music app is a good ideal as well. We'll be there with another couple. The wives will be a...
- December 19th, 2018, 7:01 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Rush Creek Reserve!
- Replies: 226
- Views: 13167
Re: Rush Creek Reserve!
As a Wisconsinite I had no idea that Rush Creek was a national thing. Had my first wheel last year and loved it. Going to pick up two tomorrow. Can't wait!
- December 18th, 2018, 6:24 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Nashville music/club question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1120
Re: Nashville music/club question
Thanks to all for the music recs. Much appreciated!
- December 18th, 2018, 6:23 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Nashville music/club question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1120
Re: Nashville music/club question
Station Inn is another. What part of town will you be and what restaurants on your list? We are staying at AC Hotel downtown. I haven't done a lot of restaurant research, but am interested in Catbird Seat, City House and Rolf and daughters. Will have to try local BBQ as well. My wife has been doing...
- December 17th, 2018, 8:11 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Nashville music/club question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1120
Re: Nashville music/club question
Jan...Not knowing your taste in music, check The Opry, 3rd & Lindsley, City Winery, Bluebird Cafe...there are so many. I suspect most venues won't have their May schedule. Check The Nashville Scene website too. Thanks Adam. I'll look into those venues. I'll be down there with my wife and another co...
- December 17th, 2018, 5:18 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Boston Dining
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3126
Re: Boston Dining
This place has the feel of a restaurant that won't be around long. Care to place a bet on that? Been there a few times when I drive up to visit. They are NOT disappearing. Not a chance. I'm sure that you are correct, but I've never been to a highly rated restaurant so dead on a Friday night in good...
- December 17th, 2018, 5:13 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Nashville music/club question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1120
Nashville music/club question
Making my first trip to Nashville in May (tagging along with my wife for a medical conference). I found a nice thread discussing restaurants, which is quite helpful. We'll be their over a weekend and would like to see live music one or two nights. The bands playing at the Ryman aren't of particular ...
- December 16th, 2018, 6:51 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Boston Dining
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3126
Re: Boston Dining
I was expecting more with the wine pairings. They simply brought us a number of wines that were on their by the glass menu. Unfortunately, you screwed up. ;-) Troquet isn't a wine bar; they don't even have an Enomatic system or a Coravin. The bottle list is what makes it special. [head-bang.gif] If...
- November 4th, 2018, 2:11 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Boston Dining
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3126
Re: Boston Dining
A quick update from our Boston trip. It ended up just being the wife and I for the weekend. I was in meetings all day Fri/Sat, which wasn't a bad thing with a nasty Noreaster blowing through on Saturday. Friday night we had the tasting menu at Troquet. I tried to book O Ya, but it was fully booked s...
- August 23rd, 2018, 10:30 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Boston Dining
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3126
Re: Boston Dining
My favorite restaurant in the Boston area is Craigie on Main (James Beard award), which has an outstanding tasting menu. Great cocktails and an interesting wine list. They also happen to serve one of the most famous burgers in American (cover of Bon Appetit), but they only make 18 a day, so you nee...
- August 22nd, 2018, 10:11 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Boston Dining
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3126
Re: Boston Dining
Very helpful. thanks
- August 21st, 2018, 3:03 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Boston Dining
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3126
Re: Boston Dining
If you have a hankering for real Piemontese Northern Italian with an entirely Italian list with great surprises, Try Erbaluce . http://www.erbaluce-boston.com/#about-us-section. Charles Drahgi is an amazing chef and aspiring stand up comic. The food is always inspiring and the wine impeccable. Geof...
- August 20th, 2018, 4:15 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Boston Dining
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3126
Re: Boston Dining
Jud, Thanks for the recs. We had a great dinner at Row 34 in Portsmouth NH last year during our daughter's official recruiting visit to UNH. Did not know that they were also in Boston. O Ya looks great!
- August 20th, 2018, 1:39 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Boston Dining
- Replies: 61
- Views: 3126
Boston Dining
I'll be out in Boston for a weekend in late October. Friday night I'd like to find a higher end restaurant with great tasting menu, suitable for an anniversary dinner. Reviewing previous posts, I have found Troquet and L'Espalier mentioned. On Saturday, we'll be dining as a family (with two teenager...
- August 15th, 2018, 6:24 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Lucca recommendations (and trip summary)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1129
Re: Lucca recommendations
What a great trip! Thanks to all for the recommendations. We incorporated many of them into our trip. Below is a brief synopsis: 1. We stayed in a beautiful villa in the hills of Orbicciano, around 20 minutes Northwest of Lucca. We had a heat wave for the first part of the week and it was nice to be...
- August 1st, 2018, 10:06 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Lucca recommendations (and trip summary)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1129
Lucca recommendations
Leaving tomorrow. I'll post a synopsis upon return. Looking forward to it!
- July 7th, 2018, 11:51 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Lucca recommendations (and trip summary)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1129
Lucca recommendations
Tenuta Valgiano , just 15-20 minutes drive north of the city into the Lucchesi Hills. Excellent views from the winery's vantage point (you can see Lucca from their perch), nice villa, relaxed tour and tasting, good bio-dynamic wines (a little modern), and very welcoming. http://www.valgiano.it/en/d...
- July 6th, 2018, 12:10 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Lucca recommendations (and trip summary)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1129
Lucca recommendations
Any winery recommendations within an hour of Lucca?
- July 6th, 2018, 12:09 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Lucca recommendations (and trip summary)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1129
Lucca recommendations
Any advice on the Cinque Terra visit (where to park, where to hike, which towns, etc.). Park and start your hike at the first southernmost town of Riomaggiore and end at Monterosso. Take the Blue Trail coastal cliffs, which is the most scenic hiking trail, but likely more difficult than the other i...
- July 2nd, 2018, 7:52 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Lucca recommendations (and trip summary)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1129
Lucca recommendations
Some random thoughts and personal insights from having traveled throughout various parts of Italy, including staying in and around Lucca. Many trips included teenagers. Gelato: My kids could have gelato anytime they wanted - they just needed to order in Italian. They are now fluent in flavors and c...
- July 2nd, 2018, 7:44 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Lucca recommendations (and trip summary)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1129
Lucca recommendations
We also rented a villa outside Lucca several years ago. Pretty much the same daily trips you list. When in Lucca make sure you go to Enoteca Vanni --http://www.enotecavanni.it/ Possibly the best wine store in Italy. (Go downstairs to the caves). I can't remember any of the restaurants because they ...
- July 2nd, 2018, 5:42 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Lucca recommendations (and trip summary)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1129
Lucca recommendations
Excellent recommendations!
Denis, we will definitely Buca di Sant'Antonio. The Puccini concert sounds great. My wife and I love opera - what better time/place for the kids to be introduced to opera!
Denis, we will definitely Buca di Sant'Antonio. The Puccini concert sounds great. My wife and I love opera - what better time/place for the kids to be introduced to opera!
- July 1st, 2018, 7:51 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Lucca recommendations (and trip summary)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1129
Lucca recommendations (and trip summary)
We have rented a villa northwest of Lucca (in the hills of Orbicciano) in early August. Our group will be four adults and four teenagers. Our plan is to make day trips to Lucca, area beaches, Florence, and possibly Cinque Terra during our 10 day stay. Any recommendations for restaurants or specific ...
- October 7th, 2016, 8:50 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: florence - chianti help
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1478
florence - chianti help
Also interested in if anyone has visited... Stella Compalto & Pian Del Orino in BdM? Or Montevertine & Felsina in Chianti. I won't touch Banfi. Craig, We visited Tuscany exactly one year ago. Spent one day in Montalcino and visited Pian Dell'Orino and Macioche. Jan and Caroline @ Pian are great hos...
- September 30th, 2015, 10:30 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Tuscany Trip Update
- Replies: 4
- Views: 515
Tuscany Trip Update
Thanks for the tips and advice. Getting excited, as we are leaving tomorrow.
- September 22nd, 2015, 9:55 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Tuscany Trip Update
- Replies: 4
- Views: 515
Tuscany Trip Update
My post early in the planning stage for this trip generated some fantastic advice. Thanks to all. Here is the itinerary so far: Friday Oct 2: Arrive Rome late afternoon. Rent car, drive to Orvieto for evening Sat: Explore Orvieto, drive to Siena in PM. Dinner @ La Taverna di San Giuseppe in Siena Su...
- March 12th, 2015, 12:48 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help Planning First Trip to Italy
- Replies: 74
- Views: 4062
Help Planning First Trip to Italy
Still working on the itinerary, but we are leaning towards spending most of the trip around Tuscany, perhaps spending part of the week in a villa near Siena (with day trips to surrounding towns, wineries) and several days in Florence. Depending on how much time we have, we are considering Cinque Ter...
- March 2nd, 2015, 7:28 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help Planning First Trip to Italy
- Replies: 74
- Views: 4062
Help Planning First Trip to Italy
Got busy over the weekend and am just now checking this forum. Amazing advice!!
Thanks to all for the help. I'll review it with my wife and our friends. I am sure that I'll have other questions as we progress in planning.
Thanks again!
Thanks to all for the help. I'll review it with my wife and our friends. I am sure that I'll have other questions as we progress in planning.
Thanks again!
- February 27th, 2015, 6:21 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help Planning First Trip to Italy
- Replies: 74
- Views: 4062
Help Planning First Trip to Italy
Last Fall my wife and I visited Paris for the first time and the advice we received on this board was incredibly helpful. We are now planning a trip to Italy with another couple for late September 2016. We are looking at an 8 day trip, departing from the Midwest. The other couple has visited Rome an...
- October 9th, 2014, 7:15 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help planning first trip to France
- Replies: 67
- Views: 2402
Help planning first trip to France
Paris Trip Epilogue We just returned from a fantastic one week trip to Paris. I wanted to thank everyone on the board for their help and suggestions, which saved us time and pointed us in the right direction. We ended up spending the entire time in Paris. Our trip was cut short a few days (Air Franc...
- June 25th, 2014, 7:31 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help planning first trip to France
- Replies: 67
- Views: 2402
Help planning first trip to France
Ed - Thanks for the help
- June 25th, 2014, 6:41 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help planning first trip to France
- Replies: 67
- Views: 2402
Help planning first trip to France
Thanks again for all of the great tips. The trip is starting to come together. Booked airline tickets last night on Air France. I realize that I am late in the game in terms of booking an apt. Most are unavailable at this time, but we have found a few decent options. Jay - I found a couple options t...
- June 18th, 2014, 8:13 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help planning first trip to France
- Replies: 67
- Views: 2402
Help planning first trip to France
Great advice from everyone. My wife gave the trip two thumbs up last night, so we are into the more serious planning mode. We looked on VRBO last night and there are some very nice looking apartments for rent for quite reasonable prices. For various reasons, I think we will go this route and spend t...
- June 13th, 2014, 2:00 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help planning first trip to France
- Replies: 67
- Views: 2402
Help planning first trip to France
Thanks again for the helpful advice. I just started thinking about making this happen a few days ago. Original plans were a medical conference in Hawaii for that week, but I will be attending another CME conference earlier in the month. Since we have the grandparents flying out for babysitting, why ...
- June 13th, 2014, 11:37 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help planning first trip to France
- Replies: 67
- Views: 2402
Help planning first trip to France
Thanks for the help. It will be just my wife and I traveling, so thankfully, no EuroDisney required!
I was thinking of 1-2 days in Reims as well. Is it recommended to rent a car and drive to Reims vs. train?
I was thinking of 1-2 days in Reims as well. Is it recommended to rent a car and drive to Reims vs. train?
- June 13th, 2014, 8:34 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help planning first trip to France
- Replies: 67
- Views: 2402
Help planning first trip to France
My wife and I are planning our first trip to France this Fall (9/28 - 10/6). We will be flying in and out of Paris, but the planning of this trip is in its infancy. I would greatly appreciate any advice on creating a travel itinerary. I am thinking of 3-5 days in Paris and making 1-2 day trips to on...
- May 9th, 2014, 7:06 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Cellar Construction Questions
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2090
Wine Cellar Construction Questions
The cellar project is moving along. Thanks to all for their previous input. I had originally planned on only having racking along the walls, but once installed I realized that there is more room than I expected. I have a "waterfall" rack segment that I was looking into incorporating. I am struggling...
- February 27th, 2014, 6:40 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Cellar Construction Questions
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2090
Wine Cellar Construction Questions
John, Thanks for the pointers. I will look into your questions. I understand your point about plaster on the walls, as they will be hidden by racks. Wouldn't the ceiling need the plaster to look decent? For those asking about making this a passive cellar - I haven't measured temps, as this room is c...
- February 26th, 2014, 2:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Cellar Construction Questions
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2090
Wine Cellar Construction Questions
Cliff, That was a mistake. No insulation below the tiles, only a vapor barrier.
Original proposal included insulation below a raised floor, which I nixed after getting feedback from all of you.
Original proposal included insulation below a raised floor, which I nixed after getting feedback from all of you.
- February 26th, 2014, 12:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Cellar Construction Questions
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2090
Wine Cellar Construction Questions
Here is a little more detail on the proposed project ( I have taken out the initial raised floor from the proposal) [img] [IMG]http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a434/Jan_Brekke/photo2_zpsed40f977.jpg[/img] [/img] [img] [IMG]http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a434/Jan_Brekke/photo1_zpsf238f361.jpg...
- February 25th, 2014, 3:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Cellar Construction Questions
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2090
Wine Cellar Construction Questions
I will try to post some pics of the space and more details later.
I do appreciate all of the advice!
I do appreciate all of the advice!
- February 25th, 2014, 9:55 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Cellar Construction Questions
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2090
Wine Cellar Construction Questions
No issues with basement smell. The basement is around 80% finished and we use a dehumidifier in the summer. I just got the initial proposal back from the contractor and was disappointed by the price - so far the estimate is around $19k without the racking/cooling unit. In our area we don't have dedi...
- February 25th, 2014, 5:57 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Cellar Construction Questions
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2090
Wine Cellar Construction Questions
Racks are all-heart redwood Platinum series from International Wine Accessories (not sure if that is helpful). I'm just looking for a relative percentage discount from retail that would seem fair.
thanks for all of the advice.
thanks for all of the advice.