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Memorial Day Food and Wine Suggested Pairings

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Palate & PairingWith the Memorial Day weekend rapidly approaching, heralding the beginning of the summer season, many of us will be enjoying the holiday with friends and family by firing up the grill.  Can’t you just smell the dogs, burgers, chicken and corn roasting over the fire?  And don’t forget the shrimp, swordfish, and salmon.  Veggies and even some fruits are simply outstanding on the grill.  How about fruit kabobs with pineapple, watermelon and melon to enhance the entrees or for dessert with cold vanilla ice cream?  But back to the wines.

In preparation for the grilling activities, I asked a few chef owners in Tucson and the eight hundred pound gorilla of wine retailing, Total Wine, for their suggestions on Memorial Day wines to pair with your favorite grilled food.  Finally, I added a few of my own varietal suggestions in the end.  Remember, your nose and palate will appreciate your taking the time to pair the main dish and sides with accents such as dried spices, sauces and cooking style.

Above all, be safe during this busy weekend.

Twelve Years of Pastiche: A Conversation with Pat Connors

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Pastiche owner, Pat Connors, is coming up on his 12th anniversary of the well known restaurant.  Taking the restaurant from Ernie’s Bar & Grill in 1997, Pastiche opened its doors in 1998 and never looked back.  Today, Pastiche has a well established reputation as a casual yet elegant restaurant.  We sat down recently to speak with Pat about himself, the restaurant and the industry.

Jim:  Pat, thanks for taking a few minutes out what always seems to be a very busy schedule.  Pat:  Always a pleasure, Jim

Merry Christmans Plus Holiday Wines For the Table

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

After what I'm certain most would agree has been a chaotic year, it's more important than ever to focus upon some quality time with family and friends.  So on this Christmas Eve day, let me wish those of you who celebrate this landmark holiday a festive, healthy and safe Christmas surrounded by those who are most meaningful to you.  This is the time to focus upon the "good" in life.  

With the year end holidays fast approaching, I thought that it would be fun to poll a few of the chefs in town and ask them which wines they would like to see on their holiday table.  We were fortunate enough to catch up with Doug Levy of Feast (www.eatatfeast.com), Beverage House on East Broadway, Pat Connors from Pastiche (www.pasticheme.com), Kevin Anderson, Cellar Mgr of AJ’s Fine Foods (www.ajsfinefoods.com), Jeff Fuld of Elle (www.ellerestaurant.com) and the always entertaining Jonathan Landeen of Jonathan’s Cork (www.jonathanscork.com).  Just for fun, I threw in a batch of varietals that I would like to see on a holiday table.

Interview with Pat Connors, Pastiche

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
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 Pat Connors, proprietor of Pastiche restaurant in Tucson, cooks up delicious 

dishes with wines to match....

Recipes and Wine Pairings From Pastiche

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Reds and Whites Under $40

Monday, December 29th, 2008
Lotus Garden
Callaghan Vineyards
Temco
Dos Cabezas Wineworks

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