by Sandra Crittenden

Starting with the house vermouth in The Lounge March, Goodnight Hospitality's tasting menu restaurant, is marching into the new season with Greece as  their latest culinary inspiration. March is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston for a fine dining experience. Though we do not have Michelin starred restaurants in Texas, this is certainly an establishment that would deserve their top ranking.  The latest rendition of the March Martini. I went on opening night to taste the 9 course Exploration menu with the 9 course Classic drink pairings. The Classic drinks menu features mostly wines from Greece while the pricier Premier menu features wines from around the world. I was more interested in trying the Greek wine selections with this new menu. The Lounge Snacks served on a Portuguese Surrealejos tile. My friend, Jeanette, and I arrived at 5:30 to enjoy some time at The Lounge before beginning our gastronomical adventure. All guests to The Lounge receive a pour of the house Ve...

 As seen in the February 2023 issue of Galveston Monthly magazine, wine recommendations to make Valentine's special.

 From the January issue of Galveston Monthly magazine, recommended red wine blends.

As seen in the current Decemeber 2022 issue of Galveston Monthly . I recommend some of my top scoring wines selected at a private blind tasting hosted by The Drunken Cyclist . 

A guide to Bordeaux is the subject of my wine article in this month's Galveston Monthly magazine. 

October is Texas Wine Month, I started my celebration looking at the harvest reports for 2022 and shared my findings in this month's issue of Galveston Monthly magazine which is on the stands now and has been posted both here and in Wine Life: Houston .

September is California Wine Month and I share the ultimate Zinfandel Experience with wine lovers in Galveston in the current issue of Galveston Monthly magazine to celebrate the Golden State's signature grape. Read all about it here and then purchase your tickets at  https://zinfandelexperience.com/

In 2018, the city of Bordeaux gave four submarine bunker docks to Culturespaces to create a digital arts cultural venue,  Bassins de Lumières . These digital installations allow visitors to immerse themselves in the works of some of the world's most famous artists.  After two years of extensive renovation work and the installation of state-of-the-art video and sound equipment, The Bassins de Lumières opened its doors to the public in April 2020.  The current immersive exhibit invites visitors to go on a journey through the city of Venice to discover its artistic and architectural treasures with a stroll along the Grand Canal through the alleys and the squares, and, into the buildings and the churches to see the symbols of an amazing past. Artists featured in this exhibit include Claude Monet, Paul Signac, John Singer Sargent, and Pierre Auguste Renoir.  The current art exhibit showcases the magic of Ve...

 In the August issue of Galveston Monthly magazine, I share the story of a local BOI, that's someone who was born on Galveston Island, and his new Champagne brand that recently became available in the local Houston market. Meet Matthew Massey, the man behind the Madame Zero Champagne brand.

In the July issue of Galveston Monthly magazine, I write about Spain's Rioja region and recommend some top producers.

In the current issue of Galveston Monthly magazine,  I explore the new AVAa of Willamette Valley.

 As seen in the  issue of Galveston Monthly magazine. This month, I share some top picks for aromatic white wines to enjoy this spring and beyond.

 As seen in the April issue of Galveston Monthly magazine. Pinot Gris - One grape's journey with Willamette Valley Pinot Gris recommendations.

As seen in the March issue of Galveston Monthly Explore the lesser known subregions of Chianti with wine recommendations from each.  

 As seen in the February 2022 issue of Galveston Monthly With Mardi Gras approaching, there is no better time to remember the French influence on the Island and drink fantastique this February with wine recommendations all coming from France.

 As seen in the January 2022 issue of Galveston Monthly  magazine. A recent trip to Paso Robles, California had me thinking about Zinfandel this month which I shared with my readers in Galveston. From Paso Robles to Lodi, join me and find your Zin.  More on Lodi in this blog -  Looking at Lodi More on Paso Robles in this blog -  Paso Robles- Eat, Drink, and Do

 As seen in the November 2020 issue of Galveston Monthly magazine. As the holidays approach, Pedernales's Resident Wine Philosopher,  Julie Kuhlken shares some stories of her Texas wine family and their top wine pairings for this Thanksgiving in the current issue of Galveston Monthly magazine.

 In the October issue of Galveston Monthly magazine, I recommend some of my top picks for wine tasting and other things to eat and do while on the Texas wine trail.