Last Thursday I went to a food and wine tasting at South Coast Plaza. Yum! Everything was tasty and I of course could not get enough of the flowing wine. I was carded twice, which I suppose is expected because of the wine, but it really surprised me at first when they asked for ID. I guess I've been feeling a lot like an old fogey lately, so I forget how young I actually am.
Anyhoo, back to the food. Now I know what everyone is talking about when they rave about Lawry's. At their booth, they sampled prime rib sandwiches. Omg. 'Twas to die for. I shall be having dinner there soon so that I may fully appreciate the prime rib's awesomeness.
Funnily enough, while this was a wine tasting, the beverage that I was most enamored with for the evening was not a wine, but a sparkling sake. Fantastic! It had the taste of sake, but slightly sweeter and fruitier. And as always, bubbles are a lot of fun. I am now on the hunt for a bottle so that I may merrily inebriate myself and friends. I think this is the one that we sampled (though I short google hunt has told me there are at least four different types in the US): Harushika Tokimeki
While on the topic of liquor hunting, another fine beverage that I've been on the hunt for is an italian red, first tasted while on my cruise to the Caribbean over spring break: Secco Bertani
It has thus far been an elusive search. I've only seen it online and on the Olive Garden's "limited time" wine list.
I've been working a lot. My boss is cool enough that I could just work whatever hours I wish, but I have requested full time, because quite frankly, I need the money. There are many (expensive) things on my summer shopping list this year. ^_^ Not to be totally self-obsessed, I do also have many wedding/shower/birthday gifts/checks to account for as well. Many celebrations are fast approaching!
It's really stupid, but just thinking about the prime rib that I may be having this weekend has put me into a really good mood. Yay meat!