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The Place to ‘Vie’ was Philly Wine Week’s ‘Opening Corks’ Event
Hip hip valet (parking)! “The best way to learn about wine is in the drinking.” – Alexis Lichine Story, photos by Sharon Kozden I don’t do beer. Exception: when at Citizens Bank Park, cheering on the Phightins’. Neither is hard liquor my cuppa char. Exception: Margaritas. I just like reading drink menus’ whimsical “drinks with names” (as I call them) – creative descriptions of specialty cocktails. Same with cookbooks. Not being a cook doesn’t stop me from appreciating the photos, asides and foreign-sounding ingredients. So no brew. Nothing hardcore. What remains? WINE. Now we’re talking! Wine is in a glass (and a class) by itself, as was the 5th Annual…
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Philly Wine Week 2017 Rocks the Socks Off of Philadelphia’s Winos
Story by Tiffany DuBois, photos by Eric Morales This year’s annual Philly Wine Week was held from March 19th through March 26th. The official kickoff party, “Opening Corks”, was held at the Academy of Natural Sciences on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Sunday, March 19th. It was a wine lovers dream as more than 25 vendors were on hand to pour more than 100 unique and hard to find premium wines. Nothing like enjoying a good wine with T-Rex looking over your shoulder. And of course what always pairs well with wine? Cheese! Food was not in shortage as delicious cheese samples and light snacks were provided by several area restaurants…