Mmm… nothing’s better than coming home from a long day at work to the smell of prime rib in the oven and a cellar of great wines. This meal calls for a big wine, so I chose a 2002 Chateau- Lagrange Bordeaux. Prime rib is a very wine friendly meat, but since I have been […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Easter is a special time to be with family, friends, and loved ones and enjoy great food and wine. For brunch we decided to choose a 2009 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris. Pinot Gris tends to express a lot of the characteristics of the terroir and depending on the region and style it is produced, […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Wednesday is a great day to enjoy a nice bottle of wine and celebrate the half-way point to the weekend. Opening a nice bottle of wine on any day never needs an excuse, but since Wine Wednesday has become a social media trend, why not make it a night to enjoy a bottle of wine! […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
When you see Castello Banfi on the wine list or in the wine shops, what thought comes to mind? For me, it is fantastic Italian wines that resemble the best Tuscany has to offer, but for many Italian wine lovers like me, Banfi is also an upscale, beautiful wine company producing some of the finest […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
The Aqua Grill in Aruba is one of the best seafood places I have been to. The decor is sleek and sexy, the wine list inviting, and the waitstaff is friendly and attentive. While in Aruba at the Banfi Tasting, I was fortunate enough to meet a very special and inspiring woman named Shirley Barrow. […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
It was fate that I happened to be vacationing in Aruba this February. The North East was expecting huge snow storms, but I was able to get out just in time before airports delayed and cancelled flights. While lying on the beach reading the Aruba Daiy News Paper, an interesting article came to my attention. […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
Welcome to Somminthecity.com! My name is Sara, former Sommelier turned Wine Blogger and Catering Manager who is obsessed with food, wine, and exploring the cities I visit and seeing what they have to offer. This site will feature fun places, inspiring people, events, and of course food & beverages. Stay Tuned! About Sara LehmanSommelier, Private […]
Sommelier, Private Chef, & Food and Wine Pairing Expert in NYC! Sara is a Wine Writer, Wine Ambassador, and Wine Consultant specializing in pairings, parties, entertaining and education.
