Nov 20 Nov 20 Who needs a laundry list? I want a wish list. Some aspirational wines. Some affordable. My disquisition on price, status, $200 bottles, and other aspects of a wine list. Michael Braverman
Jul 8 Jul 8 I’m part consumer, part critic, part supporter of local business. And also frugal. Given these parameters, how do I approach a wine list? Looking at two popular establishments. Michael Braverman
Jun 28 Jun 28 Small plates, 42 choices of wines by the glass, a free and easy approach to mixing and matching: setting the pace at this newly remodeled and reconceived Main Street establishment. Michael Braverman
Sep 20 Sep 20 Cheers for the red, white and blue. At least the reds and whites on an “All American Wine List.” It’s purposeful and I found it has both strengths and limitations. Michael Braverman
Jul 29 Jul 29 Sniffing and sipping, tasting and testing the wine lists from two bistros with the accomplished sommelier who made the calls. Then sniffing out the best value for the price. Michael Braverman
Jun 7 Jun 7 This cellar master aims to reflect the kitchen and menus and a commitment to his customers. I’d also add the idea of choosing a wine for the setting in which I’m drinking. Michael Braverman
Oct 7 Oct 7 Sizing up the wine list at a top East Hampton restaurant. It is large, sometimes redundant and not always balanced. But still quite impressive, especially for the deep pocketed. Michael Braverman
