QUITE THE PAIR: Pairing Wine With Pizza
When it comes to wine pairing with pizza, the choice of toppings takes center stage. STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann drops by The Good Pie this week to give you some pointers.
Feb 01, 2012 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Stepping Up Standard Steak Pairings
It's no secret that steak and wine go hand in hand, but the addition of zesty tomato sauce in Mad Tomato's Steak Pizzaiola takes this classic pairing to a more rustic level.
Jan 25, 2012 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Playing Off Aromas
Delicate enough for the most sensitive diner yet robust enough for the adventurous eater, the intricate flavors in Café Natasha's deceivingly simple chicken kabob offer up a wide array of delightful wine-pairing opportunities.
Jan 18, 2012 | 6:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Pairing With Peppers
Balancing the subtle spiciness with the pronounced earthiness of Rosalita's Cantina's chile rellenos is the basis for finding complementing beverages.
Jan 11, 2012 | 6:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Trout Gets Special Treatment
Added to seafood, bacon becomes a standout ingredient for pairing food with wine and beer. STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann works the spectrum - whites, reds and beer - with Water Street Cafe's golden trout dish.
Jan 04, 2012 | 6:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Beer For Brunch
In need of a break from rich foods and wine, STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann switches gears to beer and brunch this week. Get her three pairings with Scottish Arms' Highland Hangover.
Dec 28, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: A French Affair
Armed with a wine list comprised fully of French selections, STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann explores France's bounty of wines through a simple, traditional dish.
Dec 21, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Cranberries for a Cause
Usually relegated to side-dish status, cranberries take center stage this month at Home Wine Kitchen in a special charitable dish. Sit back and savor it with these three wine pairings.
Dec 14, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Surf-n-Turf Savvy
The classic surf-n-turf dish of steak and lobster has always proven to be a pairing challenge for restaurant sommeliers. STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann shows you a few tricks of the trade.
Dec 07, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: How to Step Up a Pasta & Seafood Standby
You've no doubt seen linguini with clams on many a restaurant menu. But, STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann shows you how to add more excitement to the dish with three wines paired with Tony's on Main's delicious rendition.
Nov 30, 2011 | 6:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Go Greek With Your Food & Drink at Momos
STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann goes Greek this week, pairing wine and beer with falafel at Momos.
Nov 23, 2011 | 6:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: A Toast to Tartare
A longtime lover of tartare, STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann shows you how to pair wines, including a wonderful winter white, with Vino Nadoz's steak rendition.
Nov 16, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Saba Sets The Tone for Pairing Wine With Truffles' Striped Bass
Truffles' saba-drizzled striped bass brings out STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann's inner wine geek this week and opens up her pairing options.
Nov 09, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: At PW Pizza, An Unconventional Calzone Gets A Schmaltz-y Pair
It was PW Pizza's motto of being "unique and creative" that inspired me to choose a calzone and opt for the distinctive Philly creation.
Nov 02, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Brunch Sippers to Pair With Herbie's Pain Perdu
When pairing, keep in mind what the alcohol content is in your wines. Sweeter dishes generally can't hold up to a higher alcohol, higher acid wine.
Oct 26, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Pinot, Syrah and Cab Franc Match with Salt's Lacquered Duck
The rich, autumnal lacquered duck at Salt proves a great pair with earthy red wines.
Oct 19, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Foie Gras Makes Liluma's Burger an Exciting Pair
Opt for a red wine that has enough "guts" to hold its own against the hefty burger and cheese but has enough acidity and finesse to elevate, rather than overwhelm, the elegant flavor of the foie.
Oct 05, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: The Block's Artisan Hot Dog
Cold brewskis take a backseat to a glass of sparkling, Riesling and Beaujolais in this week's challenge to pair wine with a hot dog.
Sep 28, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Applewood Bacon Flatbread at Balaban's
Whether for lunch, dinner or as an appetizer, enjoy STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann's three wine picks for the applewood bacon flatbread.
Sep 21, 2011 | 7:00 am
QUITE THE PAIR: Prime 1000's Tuna Niçoise
This restaurant's got the art of steak down, but STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann takes her dish and wine pairings in a totally different direction.
Sep 14, 2011 | 7:00 am
Quite the Pair: Three Monkeys
STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann parlays Three Monkey's specially prepared meatloaf into a lesson on pairing wines with heavily spiced foods.
Sep 07, 2011 | 7:00 am
Quite the Pair: Charlie Gitto's Downtown
Sure, we all make lasagna at home, but does anyone really do a classic batch better than Charlie Gitto's? STLwinegirl digs into the dish and pairs three wines. Get her tasting notes here!
Aug 31, 2011 | 7:00 am
Quite the Pair: Cardwell's at the Plaza
STLwinegirl discovers the full-of-flavor Frogmore-inspired seafood stew and recommends a variety of wines to pair with the dish.
Aug 24, 2011 | 7:00 am
Quite the Pair: Duff's
In a special series this month, STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann pairs wines with our readers' FEAST 50 picks. Up this week: Duff's Restaurant's blackberry lamb steak.
Aug 17, 2011 | 8:51 am
