Every year, I tell myself that I am going to devote more time, energy, and attention into my personal website, and without fail, I fall short. Every. Single. Time. 2019 will be year, I swear….. Anyways, as the year comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to recap these past twelve months […]
12 Things I Learned In Prague
Prague has been on my ‘to-see’ list since I first set foot in Europe. In my mind, the city would be as romantically Eastern European as it gets; crisp beer, quaint side streets, and crimson colored roofs as far as the eye can see– and I wasn’t wrong. This past January, I was lucky enough […]
12 Things I Learned In Braunschweig, Germany
Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany has never particularly been one of my ‘see before I die’ destinations. However, when one of your best friends is getting ready to marry her German boyfriend, you never know where the wedding will take you. As a jaded New Yorker, I honestly had pretty low expectations for this seemingly small Germany […]
‘Black Friday’ Wine Regions
With one hour to kill until my 4PM happy hour meeting yesterday, (yes, it’s early; no, don’t judge me) I walked into a Starbucks on 54th and Broadway, opened my laptop, and began typing away. While sipping on my non-pumpkin spice flavored coffee, I realized that the sounds of Michael Buble’s Christmas album were serenading […]
Georgia On My Mind
For many wine lovers, Georgia is the ultimate bucket-list destination. Known as the ‘Cradle of Wine,’ the country’s rich history (over 8,000 vintages produced) has deemed it as the birthplace of fermented grape juice. Last month, I found myself seated at a café in Paris, when I unexpectedly received an invitation that I couldn’t refuse. […]
A Home Away From Home
It’s been just six days since I exited the train at Macon-Loché in the heart of Southern Burgundy and my world has been completely turned upside down. What started as a face full of makeup and perfectly blown out hair has turned into a hot mess of muddy sneakers, oversized sweatshirts, and a permanent line […]
Discovering True ‘Joie de Vivre’
I’m a pretty happy person. At least I’ve always considered myself to be. In fact, it takes much less to make me happy than it does for many others. I’ve never been one for fancy clothes or extravagant jewelry, luxury hotels, or anything beyond economy class seating on long-haul flights. When it comes to food […]
The Liquid Gem I Found at a Sunday Market in Paris
Of all the places I’ve had the chance to visit, there is nowhere quite like Paris– and within Paris, there is nowhere quite like the market. Fortunately, for desperate market goers, there’s pretty much a marché open every day of the week, though it might not be the one closest to you. For succulent fruits […]
A Diamond in the Rough on Long Island’s North Fork
The North Fork of Long Island leaves a lot to be desired. There, I said it. Yes, it’s beautiful and yes, you can eat some really damn good corn, but when it comes to wine, the place has got a long way to go. And this isn’t entirely the region’s fault. Compared with the rest […]
New Beginnings (Part Deux)
Well, nine months has gone by since my last “new beginning,” and I’ve clearly failed to maintain updates on a regular basis. With “New Beginnings Part Deux” I vow to do things differently this time! This last month has been a whirlwind. June started off on a rather epic note, with eight blissful days in […]
Vicki Denig 