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8 December, 2009

Monty Python Spritzer @ Nantucket Cafe (Durham) — Cocktail Review

Posted in : Bars and Tasting Rooms, Bars in Durham - NC, Prosecco on by : The Gourmez
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Monty Python Spritzer Nantucket Café, Durham Website This was a simple bubbly cocktail, served with lots of ice. Prosecco, St. Germain elderflower liquor, and a dash of club soda united to create a drink with a mild beige color near the bottom. The sweet, floral flavor of elderflower was the most present component – perhaps
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7 December, 2009

Costa Rica 11.27.09-12.2.09 — Travelogue

Comments : 9 Posted in : Bars and Tasting Rooms, Bars in San Jose - Costa Rica, Dining in San Jose - Costa Rica, Guaro, Restaurants, Travel Guide for Costa Rica on by : The Gourmez
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We have seen the rainforest, the volcanoes, the busy streets of San Jose . . . and they were fantastic. For our full gallery of trip photos, head to yellow5labs, our photo website. For a select few and my narrative of the journey, read on! We left Durham on Friday and flew United to Washington
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4 December, 2009

Condesa de Sarabella Viura 2008 — Wine Review

Posted in : Macabeo / Viura, White Wine on by : The Gourmez
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Wine: Condesa de Sarabella Viura 2008 Region:  Spain This pleasant wine starts with a faint nose of apples.  A mild sweetness rolls over your tongue until it fades to minerality, with a twist of lime. Sweet cream, kiwi, and fresh green grapes usher it to the back of your throat. Other Bloggers’ Thoughts: Meg @
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3 December, 2009

Guglhupf Cafe (Durham) — Restaurant Review

Posted in : Dining in Durham - NC, Restaurants on by : The Gourmez
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Hello everyone!  I just got back from Costa Rica last night — the reason why there haven’t been any posts in a week! I will have a travelogue up for the trip in a few days but in the meantime, let’s get back on track. Here’s a restaurant review of one of my favorite spots
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