Reviews

Virginian Pilot Distinction Visits The Winehouse

Apr 25th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Featured Articles, Reviews

He wasn’t alone. Later on, we observed a couple having at least half of their breakfast burritos boxed to-go. Clearly they’d faced the same internal wall and knew when to say, “When.” My friend ultimately recruited our help and there was little leftover to bother boxing up. As it turns out, I needn’t have envied my companions’ meals because my Eggs Sardou ($8.95), with its lovely yellow hollandaise crown, was the real star at our table. Though I paused admiringly before breaking the whites of my poached eggs, the dish was more than just a beautiful presentation.



Wine Review: Vina Robles Red 2007

Mar 30th, 2009 | By admin | Category: All Things Wine, Reviews

We recently introduced one of their newest blends to our humble home. It is called Red4 and hails from their HuerHuero vineyard in Paso Robles, CA. It is a primary blend of Petite Syrah and Syrah. To be honest, we don’t come across Petite Sirah/Syrah blends very often which is a pity, because this particular wine is a gem.



Portfolio Magazine Visits The Winehouse

Feb 23rd, 2009 | By admin | Category: Featured Articles, Reviews

“While we sing the bailout blues, there’s still a lot happening to hail on our restaurant scene. Bargains, too. The Winehouse Bar and Bistro (née The Winehouse in Ghent) recently re-opened at its new “uptown Ghent” address (formerly Zio’s) and took its half-price Sunday entrees along for the move (drink specials, too, including half-price bottles Tuesdays). “



Splash Magazine Visits The Winehouse

Feb 23rd, 2009 | By admin | Category: Featured Articles, Reviews

“Wine tasting at its finest has come to Norfolk. The Winehouse Bar and Bistro has moved to their new location on Colley Avenue and have settled in nicely. The food is fresh, the location is convenient, the atmosphere is elegant and the wine selection is unbelievable. Every night at 5:00 the Winehouse has a wine tasting which features all the wines that were opened the previous evening.”