Happy Thanksgiving!
We are lucky and grateful to belong to such an inspired and supportive community of foodies, farmers, friends, culinary phenoms, and philanthropists! Our team at Gracie’s and Ellie’s [...]
Lambrusco and Ravioli : Regional Pairing at its Finest
There is more to Lambrusco than you might think. Like most wine styles, some producers make wines that express their passion for the craft and the grape. They take pride in offering the best [...]
Savory with Savory: Pairing Wine and Food
Last week, Chef Matt was serving a dish of pappardelle pasta with braised rabbit, wild mushrooms, provolone picante, and shaved green onions. This dish is packed with rich, savory flavors [...]
German Spatlese Riesling: Delightful with Summer Salad
This week’s food and wine pairing focuses on one of summer’s most delicious treasures; the melon. Its succulently sweet flesh and perfumy aroma sets the perfect backdrop for another of the food [...]
Maitake Mushroom Toast
This recipe makes a nice appetizer or quick snack for unexpected company. The melted cheese and fresh mushrooms work well together, and it is easy to adapt this to work with ingredients [...]
Crème Fraîche Panna Cotta
Serve this Crème Fraîche Panna Cotta with spiced carrot cake, candied walnuts, golden raisin mostarda, and walnut-ginger ice cream to leave even the pickiest of your dinner guests delighted. This [...]
Grapefruit Pudding Cake
Grapefruit Pudding Cake Yield: 9 servings This dessert can be enjoyed year round, but is a personal favorite in the winter. Served warm, these pudding cakes are a creamy yet light, and pair [...]
Peach and Rhubarb Tart
Peach Rhubarb Tart A perfect way to use the summer’s bounty. I like to pair peaches and rhubarb during their brief season together in late June. The high acid from the rhubarb is balanced by the [...]
Don’t Miss this Exclusive Wine Tasting Dinner
We love our Star Chef dinners. If you've joined us for one, you know how much fun they can be. We are fortunate to hosts chefs from throughout New England, and the United States, for beautiful [...]