7/31 - Free German Wine Tasting! 31 Days of Germany Riesling

Event Dates:
07/31/2014  6:00pm - 8:00pm Location:	Union Square Wine and Liquors 140 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003 (212) 675 - 8100
Description of event:
Join USQ in paying hommage to the homeland of Riesling! 31 Days of German Riesling has been a month-long promotion throughout the city highlighting the varied producers of the world's most important white grape varietal! Megan McMonagle and her team will be wrapping up this promotion in high fashion when they present select bottlings from our cellar! Riesling lovers will have their hands full sipping and savoring offerings from Karthauserhof, Peter Lauer, Von Othegraven, AJ Adam, Helmut Donnhoff, Meulenhof, and Pfeffingen! Trocken,Kabinett, Spatlese, and Auslese expressions will all be on hand for a terroir-driven evening of vinous excellence!  Admission to this tasting is FREE, and reservations are not required! WINES TO BE POURED -          Peter Lauer Barrel X -          Pfeffigen Dry Riesling -          Kartauserhof Kabinett -          Von Othegraven Altenberg Spatlese -          AJ Adam Hofberg Auslese 375 ml -          Kartauserthof Trocken -          Peter Lauer Fass 8 Kabinett -          Von Othegraven Kanzem Altenberg Kabinett Riesling -          Donnhoff Oberhauser Brucke Spatlese -          AJ Adam Hofberg Spatlese -          Meulenhof Erdener Treppchen Alte Auslese Ron, a certified sommelier, will be at the event. If you need help planning your home or corporate wine tasting event, contact Ron at 781-871-1715  or Lookusa@comcast.net More info here.

6/27-6/28 - Air France Expo with Free Macarons, Champagne, Ice Cream, French Lessons and More!

Air France Expo in NYC June 26 – 28, 2014

As part of their “France is in the Air” marketing campaign, Air France has put together an expo in Chelsea at the Center 548 to show off Air France’s newly transformed cabins in Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes, and learn more about Air France's dedicated attention to service, quality and luxury, resulting in a new and more upscale travel experience.

A mobile app, "Air France Expo" can be downloaded starting now from the Apple Store and Google Play to guide visitors through the exhibition. As visitors stroll through the exhibition, the App provides additional information and content as well as augmented reality experiences for children.

Here’s the deets for the upcoming event straight from the press release.


WHEN:Thursday, June 26 – Saturday, June 28 | 
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. EDT
WHERE:
Center 548 | 548 West 22^nd Street (at 11^th Ave), Chelsea, Manhattan
(Closest subway: 23^rd and 8^th Ave. / A, C, E)
HIGHLIGHTS:Admission and all activities, including food & beverage are free:

Thursday, June 26

• Ice Cream, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Laduree Macaron and Champagne Bar, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday, June 27

• Ice Cream, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Wine Tasting with Sommelier Ida Rae Zapanta, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
• Kids Workshop, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• French Lessons, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Laduree Macaron and Champagne Bar, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 28

• Ice Cream, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To learn more about the full scope of activities during the exhibition follow Air France on Facebook.com/airfrance and Twitter #AirFranceExpo.


Flying Macarons! Wee!

Have fun and enjoy,
Terresa =)

11/27/13 Westin Wed FREE wine tastings at Grand Central!

4:30-5:30 pm
Westin @ Grand Central Terminal

The Westin New York Grand Central has launched a weekly interactive series of complimentary culinary and wellness experiences for hotel guests and neighboring New Yorkers alike. Westin Wednesdays free events feature special food tastings, as well as interactive events including cheese tastings with New York favorite Murray’s Cheese, NYC Travel Tips and Q&A with the hotel’s Travel Ambassador Lisa Loverro and wine tastings hosted by the hotel’s restaurant, THE LCL: Bar & Kitchen.

November 27: Complimentary tastings of wines by the glass, hosted by THE LCL: Bar & Kitchen and hotel managers