Restaurant Reviews Archives

Wineswinging at Celilo Restaurant

Serge ZNov 18, 2022December 6, 20220

Celilo restaurant in Hood River town on the Oregon bank of Columbia River is another exception to the rule that foodies can find cuisine with

Nonni’s Italian Bistro

Serge ZOct 14, 2022October 14, 20220

Nonni’s Italian Bistro was one of those instances when you put on an overcoat for the first time in a fall and find a $50

Wineswinging in Mucca Osteria

Serge ZSep 20, 2022September 20, 20220

Mucca Osteria was a great discovery for us spoiled former New Yorkers accustomed to fantastic Italian restaurants of all kinds. Mucca Osteria belongs to a

Cocktail Night at Dosalas Kitchen and Bar. Wineswinging Update

LanaAug 25, 20220

Another cocktail night at Dosalas Kitchen and Bar! Yes, we cheated on the wine again. Summer is perfect for Vancouver Waterfront visits; this time, our

Wineswinging at Syun Izakaya Restaurant

Serge ZApr 29, 2022May 8, 20220

Syun Izakaya restaurant is like a British gastropub or a Spanish tapas bar, yet firmly Japanese. Evolved from 18th-century sake shops, Izakayas are casual eateries that specialize

Wineswinging at Dosalas Latin Kitchen Restaurant

Serge ZJul 13, 2021July 24, 20210

Wineswinging at Dosalas Latin Kitchen Restaurant in Vancouver, Washington, has many “first” adjectives next to it. We celebrated Independence Day at the restaurant for the

Wineswinging at Brasserie Four Restaurant

Serge ZMay 23, 2021May 28, 20210

Our spring trips to Walla Walla Valley are slowly becoming a tradition, just as dining at Brasserie Four. This restaurant is one of the gems

Wine Swinging At Sel Restaurant, Scottsdale, Arizona

Serge ZMar 31, 2021April 9, 20210

How would you pick a restaurant after a year-long hiatus? Our first was Sel restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona. It’s hard to argue that 2020 was

Mama Mia Trattoria Portland Restaurant

Serge ZMay 12, 2019April 30, 20210

The wine list is as crucial for us as a food menu when we eat at the restaurant because we are "wine-ing foodies." Almost every

Wine Swinging in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Serge ZSep 6, 2018December 27, 20210

Ever thought of Airport as a place to go to chill out and have fun? My co-worker does. She loves airports and takes full advantage