Sunday, August 9, 2020
Michaels has outdoor seating upstairs so they are open. Good distance between tables. Felt comfortable eating here. Being seated outside and upstairs there was a lot of air movement.
Strange day. Sitting across from us were old acquaintances of mine that I had not seen in years and in the other area was Douglas. We had reservations for 10:30 and left at 3:00. A long, very nice , relaxing outing.
I started with a Strawberry Bellini which was good. We ordered a bottle of Franciascorta, Racicirbastr. Rose Brut which was a "special" discounted price. Very nice light Rose, hint of strawberry. Off dry. We liked it so much that we ordered a second bottle.
We all had the Eggs Benedict, Michaels style. Ciabatta bread, toasted with Procuitto. and Arugula salad.. Side of crispy baked Fingerling potatoes. Very good.
They did have a large selection for brunch. But no menus. They bring an app to scan to your phone . This is their menu. I know that I what is happening in todays world but I like to read a menu not scroll.. I am just getting a bit old I guess. Too set in my ways.
I will go back for brunch again in a few weeks. Have been doing a few things lately but I really want to space my outings until this Covid issue is over.
Monday, August 10, 2020
Margie's Monthly Dinner at Mahe
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Dinner at Mahe in Sunset Beach tonight. Limited to 10 people. We had a table of 4 and a table of 6
Weather was really just about perfect. A bit of an ocean breeze. As of all restaurant's now dining is strictly outside. Mahe has taken about half of their parking area to make room for tables.
I had the Asparagus Tempura and the Mahe roll. They do a really good job on sushi rolls here. They specialize in seafood but I am not a fan of their sides..
Did find out that Ola and Mahe are owned by the same. Their beverage list were very similar
2017 Rombauer, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc - did not taste
NV Von Winning, Extra Brut, Riesling - good wine
2014 Dusky Goose, Dundee Hills, Pinot Noir - good wine
2019 African Rock, South Cape, Africa, Sauvignon Blanc - not my style
2018 Josh, Rose - no way
2018 Williams Selyem, Chenin Blanc, - nice clean
NV Graham Beck, South Africa , Sparkling Brut - always a good choice
2013 Cecelho Winery, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir - a bit off
2016 Tierra Y Vino, Santa Barbara County, Chardonnay - did not taste
2016 McIntyre, SLH, Pinot Noir - nice wine
2015 Baker & Brian, Paragon Vineyards, SLO, Gruner Veltliner - my selection for evening, went well with the sushi
Dinner at Mahe in Sunset Beach tonight. Limited to 10 people. We had a table of 4 and a table of 6
Weather was really just about perfect. A bit of an ocean breeze. As of all restaurant's now dining is strictly outside. Mahe has taken about half of their parking area to make room for tables.
I had the Asparagus Tempura and the Mahe roll. They do a really good job on sushi rolls here. They specialize in seafood but I am not a fan of their sides..
Did find out that Ola and Mahe are owned by the same. Their beverage list were very similar
2017 Rombauer, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc - did not taste
NV Von Winning, Extra Brut, Riesling - good wine
2014 Dusky Goose, Dundee Hills, Pinot Noir - good wine
2019 African Rock, South Cape, Africa, Sauvignon Blanc - not my style
2018 Josh, Rose - no way
2018 Williams Selyem, Chenin Blanc, - nice clean
NV Graham Beck, South Africa , Sparkling Brut - always a good choice
2013 Cecelho Winery, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir - a bit off
2016 Tierra Y Vino, Santa Barbara County, Chardonnay - did not taste
2016 McIntyre, SLH, Pinot Noir - nice wine
2015 Baker & Brian, Paragon Vineyards, SLO, Gruner Veltliner - my selection for evening, went well with the sushi
Ola's at Pch & 2nd.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
First time at this complex. Opened late last year and there has been turnovers. Not sure if it going to be viable.
Met friends at Ola's. They frequent this restaurant. Ate outside due to Covid. Weather was good, a bit breezy but not uncomfortable
Ordered the Lobster taco and the Pork Belly taco. No sides. $9 each. They were good and lots of filling but.
Had two drinks, A "Mexican" old fashion. Agave and Tequila. Good, slight smokey flavor. $14 each, basically same price range at most restaurants
I am in no hurry to go back. I found the complex odd. Ridiculously high end stores that Long Beach people will not support. .Don't think I am too interested in hassling the parking structure to shop at stores I have no interest in. I understand the rents are very high. We will see big turnover here.
First time at this complex. Opened late last year and there has been turnovers. Not sure if it going to be viable.
Met friends at Ola's. They frequent this restaurant. Ate outside due to Covid. Weather was good, a bit breezy but not uncomfortable
Ordered the Lobster taco and the Pork Belly taco. No sides. $9 each. They were good and lots of filling but.
Had two drinks, A "Mexican" old fashion. Agave and Tequila. Good, slight smokey flavor. $14 each, basically same price range at most restaurants
I am in no hurry to go back. I found the complex odd. Ridiculously high end stores that Long Beach people will not support. .Don't think I am too interested in hassling the parking structure to shop at stores I have no interest in. I understand the rents are very high. We will see big turnover here.
Cheese and Wine Tasting at Cheese Addiction
Saturday, July 11. 2020
First one of Margie's get togethers since March. Shut downs . 15 brave soul's showed up tonight. Held outside in the parking lot behind the Cheese Addiction store in Bixby Knolls. People were spaced out and no more than 4 to a table.
All 12 cheeses were cut ahead of time and placed into a small pizza box. Everyone had their own box and own container of crackers.
I cannot remember the cheeses now. I threw the list away. I liked all but one Munster. A lot of wines showed up. People are really thirsty at this stage of the shut down. 8 white wines, 7 red wines and 5 bubblies.
2014 Tercero, Santa Barbara County, Outlier, Gewurztraminer
2014 Autry Cellars. SLO, Sauvignon Blanc
2015 Patricia Green cellars, Willamette Valley, Reserve Pinot Noir
2018 Williams Selyem, RRV, Unoaked Chardonnay
NV Paul Bova, France, Bouzy Grand Cru
2012 RN Estates, Cuvee des Trois Cepages
2017 Selbach Oster, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, Riesling Kabinet
NV Kirkland Champagne Brut
2018 Briceland Vineyards, Mendocino County, Spirit Vineyards, Arneis
2018 Ramos Torres, Generations, California, Alicante Bouchet
NV Il Cadeau, Lodi, Sparking Rose
2019 Albion, Lodi, Chardonnay
2001 Wiens, Temecula, Syrah
2015 Ken Brown, Sta Rita Hills, Pinot Noir
2019 Craggy Range, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc
2015 Ken Brown, La Encantada Vineyards, Sta Rita Hills, Pinot Noir
NV Veuve Clicquot, France, Brut Champagne
2019 Abacela, Oregfon, Albarino
NV Charles Heidsieck, France Champagne
2008 Sea Smoke, Sta Rita Hills, Botella, Pinot Noir
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First one of Margie's get togethers since March. Shut downs . 15 brave soul's showed up tonight. Held outside in the parking lot behind the Cheese Addiction store in Bixby Knolls. People were spaced out and no more than 4 to a table.
All 12 cheeses were cut ahead of time and placed into a small pizza box. Everyone had their own box and own container of crackers.
I cannot remember the cheeses now. I threw the list away. I liked all but one Munster. A lot of wines showed up. People are really thirsty at this stage of the shut down. 8 white wines, 7 red wines and 5 bubblies.
2014 Tercero, Santa Barbara County, Outlier, Gewurztraminer
2014 Autry Cellars. SLO, Sauvignon Blanc
2015 Patricia Green cellars, Willamette Valley, Reserve Pinot Noir
2018 Williams Selyem, RRV, Unoaked Chardonnay
NV Paul Bova, France, Bouzy Grand Cru
2012 RN Estates, Cuvee des Trois Cepages
2017 Selbach Oster, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, Riesling Kabinet
NV Kirkland Champagne Brut
2018 Briceland Vineyards, Mendocino County, Spirit Vineyards, Arneis
2018 Ramos Torres, Generations, California, Alicante Bouchet
NV Il Cadeau, Lodi, Sparking Rose
2019 Albion, Lodi, Chardonnay
2001 Wiens, Temecula, Syrah
2015 Ken Brown, Sta Rita Hills, Pinot Noir
2019 Craggy Range, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc
2015 Ken Brown, La Encantada Vineyards, Sta Rita Hills, Pinot Noir
NV Veuve Clicquot, France, Brut Champagne
2019 Abacela, Oregfon, Albarino
NV Charles Heidsieck, France Champagne
2008 Sea Smoke, Sta Rita Hills, Botella, Pinot Noir
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Dinning Al Fresco
Monday, July 6, 2020
Since the shut down is still on going. CJ and I met at Henry's for a late afternoon dinner poolside. Henry's wife Evan is very compromised and he does not want to be too far away from her.
A selection of cheese, salami, crackers and a few other nibblies started us out. Dinner was Chinese take out.
Weather was good and it was refreshing to sit poolside. Three people, three tables and three wines. Our social distancing.
2016 Rutherford Ranch, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
NV Veuve Clicquot, Brut
2011 Clos Pepe, Sta. Rita Hills, VS , Pinot Noir
Since the shut down is still on going. CJ and I met at Henry's for a late afternoon dinner poolside. Henry's wife Evan is very compromised and he does not want to be too far away from her.
A selection of cheese, salami, crackers and a few other nibblies started us out. Dinner was Chinese take out.
Weather was good and it was refreshing to sit poolside. Three people, three tables and three wines. Our social distancing.
2016 Rutherford Ranch, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
NV Veuve Clicquot, Brut
2011 Clos Pepe, Sta. Rita Hills, VS , Pinot Noir
Dinner at Friends
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Supposed to go to Ola's this evening for dinner but it was closed due to "cleaning" Instead went to Kelly and Dimitry's. Dimitry grilled perfect rib eyes.
We drank a couple of wines and did a mini whiskey tasting.
2012 Pedroncelli, Dry Creek Valley, Bushnell Vineyards, Zinfandel
2010 Gershon Vinters, Erato, Deportola Trail Vineyards, Temecula Valley, Cabernet Franc
Mastersons, 10 year old, Kentucky Bourbon (really liked this one)
Whistle Pig, 12 year old, Rye
Old Forester, Bourbon
Stranghan's Colorado Whiskey
Supposed to go to Ola's this evening for dinner but it was closed due to "cleaning" Instead went to Kelly and Dimitry's. Dimitry grilled perfect rib eyes.
We drank a couple of wines and did a mini whiskey tasting.
2012 Pedroncelli, Dry Creek Valley, Bushnell Vineyards, Zinfandel
2010 Gershon Vinters, Erato, Deportola Trail Vineyards, Temecula Valley, Cabernet Franc
Mastersons, 10 year old, Kentucky Bourbon (really liked this one)
Whistle Pig, 12 year old, Rye
Old Forester, Bourbon
Stranghan's Colorado Whiskey
1st post since Covid hit - Grand Cru Champagnes and Ice Wine
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Interesting tasting today, French Grand Cru Champagnes and Ice Wines. Served with KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
along with various cheeses and nibblies.
Since it has been awhile I really cannot remember what I liked etc., so just a list of what we drank.
2002 Louis Roederer, Cristal
NV Barnaut a'Bouzy, Grand Cru
NV Transcendence, Methode Champonise, Sparkling ( not even French)
NV GH Mumm
2008 Clos Cazales, Grand Cru (this was the first bottle emptied - it was good)
2001 Inniskillian, Vidal, Ice Wine
NV Inniskillian, Niagria, Cabernet Franc, Ice Wine
2016 Anselmann, Pfalz, Blanc de Noir, Eiswein
2009 Quifera, Niagria, Rielsing, Ice Wine
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