Stoneham Sun: Recommended Wine Stores

This week's column of "A Passionate Foodie" can be found in the September 5 issue of the Stoneham Sun newspaper. It may also be in newspapers in Reading, Medford, Saugus and Winchester.

I write a weekly column that concentrates on reviews of local restaurants though it may also touch on a few other food and wine topics. This new column was published today and is available online as well. This column contains five wine store recommendations as well as information about some special wine tastings events that are scheduled for the near future.

I am adding some supplementary information here about some of the wine stores mentioned in my article.

As for OurGlass Wine Co., you can read more about the recent Italian red wine class and the Unusual White wine class. They are also having a special Sicilian wine dinner on September 22, at 6:30pm. Call them to make reservations.

Sicilian Wine Dinner Menu:
Antipasti: Gamberetti ala Finocchio (Pan Roasted Shrimp with Fresh Fennel and Golden Raisins over spiced Polenta)
Primo: Crostini con Fungi (Seasoned bread topped with Tallegio cheese and sautéed wile mushrooms with fried leeks)
Contorno: Insalata di Sareno (Romaine and Baby Arugula tossed in a lemon vinaigrette with Pancetta crisps and Asiago croutons)
Secondi: Pollo Saltimboca ala Marsala (Chicken Breast stuffed with Prosciutto, Fontina and Sage served with Gnocchi al Forno)
Dolce: Zabaglione with Fresh Berries
Courses will be paired with some exceptional Sicilian wines, like Nero D'Avola and Grillo. Cost is $75 per person which inc. tax and gratuity.

As for The Spirited Gourmet, their new Belmont store, which will open this fall, will be located at 448 Common Street, Belmont.

You might also be interested in my articles, Choosing a Wine Store and Recommended Wine Stores.

If you have any questions or comments about my column, feel free to add them here. Next week, my column will be another restaurant review.

Dine with passion!