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Beer Versus Wine – The Perfect Super Bowl Pairing

If I were President of the United States, the first thing I would do is use my executive order to declare the Super Bowl and the day after a national holiday.  (So maybe that would be the second thing, the first would be to use my executive order to place term limits on Congress.  But I digress…)   It would be a day to celebrate all things American – sports, consumerism, and gluttony…

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Beer Versus Wine – The Perfect Prime Rib Roast Pairing

As a foodie and an admirer of both craft beer and fine wines, I often wonder what the perfect food pairing is.  What follows is a monthly debate on just that.  Once a month I’ll toss out a food for pairing suggestions from my fellow beer geeks and wine nerds.  Some dishes will come with a convention that popular opinion dictates a specific pairing.  Other posts will present a dish that is…

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Beer or Wine – The Perfect Thanksgiving Pairing

As a foodie and an admirer of both craft beer and fine wines, I often wonder what the perfect food pairing is.  What follows is a monthly debate on just that.  Once a month I’ll toss out a food for pairing suggestions from my fellow beer geeks and wine nerds.  Some dishes will come with a convention that popular opinion dictates a specific pairing.  Other posts will present a dish that is…

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Beer Or Wine – The Perfect Chili Pairing

As a foodie and an admirer of both craft beer and fine wines, I often wonder what the perfect food pairing is.  What follows is a monthly debate on just that.  Once a month I’ll toss out a food for pairing suggestions from my fellow beer geeks and wine nerds.  Some dishes will come with a convention that popular opinion dictates a specific pairing.  Other posts will present a dish that is…

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Beer or Wine – The Perfect Philly Cheesesteak Pairing?

As a foodie and an admirer of both craft beer and fine wines, I often wonder what the perfect food pairing is.  What follows is a monthly debate on just that.  Once a month I’ll toss out a food for pairing suggestions from my fellow beer geeks and wine nerds.  Some dishes will come with a convention that popular opinion dictates a specific pairing.  Other posts will present a dish that is…

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Beer or Wine – The Perfect Wiener Schnitzel Pairing?

As a foodie and an admirer of both craft beer and fine wines, I often wonder what the perfect food pairing is.  What follows is a monthly debate on just that.  Once a month I’ll toss out a food for pairing suggestions from my fellow beer geeks and wine nerds.  Some dishes will come with a convention that popular opinion dictates a specific pairing.  Other posts will present a dish that is…

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Beer or Wine – The Perfect BBQ Pairing?

As a foodie and an admirer of both craft beer and fine wines, I often wonder what the perfect food pairing is.  What follows is a monthly debate on just that.  Once a month I’ll toss out a food for pairing suggestions from my fellow beer geeks and wine nerds.  Some dishes will come with a convention that popular opinion dictates a specific pairing.  Other posts will present a dish that is…

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Beer or Wine – The Perfect Chicken Wing Pairing?

As a foodie and an admirer of both craft beer and fine wines, I often wonder what the perfect food pairing is.  What follows is a monthly debate on just that.  Once a month I’ll toss out a food for pairing suggestions from my fellow beer geeks and wine snobs.  Some dishes will come with a convention that popular opinion dictates a specific pairing.  Other posts will present a dish that is…

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Beer or Wine – What is the Perfect Steak Pairing?

As a foodie and an admirer of both craft beer and fine wines, I often wonder what the perfect food pairing is.  What follows is a monthly debate on just that.  Once a month I’ll toss out a food for pairing suggestions from my fellow beer geeks and wine nerds.  Some dishes will come with a convention that popular opinion dictates a specific pairing.  Other posts will present a dish that is…

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Charlotte, Eating, Food, Travel

A Charlotte Classic – McNinch House Restaurant

New to Charlotte and a little unsophisticated on the dining palette, I asked colleagues and friends where to go for our first anniversary dinner six years ago.  The unanimous answer was the McNinch House in Charlotte’s Historic Fourth Ward.  “Very romantic!”  Everyone raved.  “Perfect for a night out to celebrate your first year of marriage!”  I was intrigued.  “Tell me more?”  I asked.  I learned that the restaurant was located in a…

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