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Exploring all about wine and other fun libations – always on the hunt for the perfect pairings!

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We love to eat – especially Mediterranean – with a passion to try new tastings and share family favorites.

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Discovering new destinations, immersing ourselves in local cultures & languages, and enjoying the experiences with the people we meet.

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Suzann is an international wine, food, and travel blogger based in Richmond, VA. USA

View fullsize RichPairings is going to Miami for all the things we love – food, wine, culture, and community causes!! Thanks to @capitalone Cardholder Exclusive Presale for the @sobewff Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival we are signed up for 1
View fullsize In support of Richmond Restaurant Week #RRW and to benefit Feed More @feedmoreinc we decided to try a new to us @rowlandrestaurant – we started with perfect Old Fashioned cocktails and a bottle of wine to our choices on the three course prix-f
View fullsize Bravo @bravobakeshop - love the new shop and this was so delicious 😋
View fullsize Had a great dinner at @demisrva - started with their specialty Metaxa Old Fashioned cocktails and added two shared starters of flaming Saganaki, not Japanese but fried cheese! (Ask for extra pita!) Plus yummy Spanish fried eggplant. Bottle of Histori
View fullsize Special surprise to have JT @Johnturner9003 representing some great wines from @chateaustemichelle to go with our @HanoverGolfVa autumn inspired October wine club dinner pairings!! We were wowed by the Seared Scallops in Asiago Cream with the Estival
View fullsize We are half-way through October aka Virginia Wine Month and had great times and wines @BarboursvilleVineyards For our evening in the vineyard / dinner at Palladio….we were welcomed with a complimentary taste of the Brut Cuvee as we settled in
View fullsize Fête fabuleuse at Près Des Prés !! @eatpresva – a cozy, yet elegant French dining experience in the heart of Gordonsville, VA. We started well ahead of our reservations at the bar with cocktails and a taste of their Fre
View fullsize Supporting #oysterweekrva  and trying a new spot we’ve had on our list @slacktiderva , which is one of the restaurants supporting the @chesapeakebay Save the Bay cause  - very cool vibe place and able to enjoy the indoor/outdoor in th
View fullsize It is #oysterweekrva  and a perfect autumn evening in Richmond to be dining @JulepsRVA , which is one of the restaurants supporting the @chesapeakebay Save the Bay cause  - so we had to start with some delicious fried oysters to go with a c
View fullsize Mon Dieu – 9 wines to taste at The Vines @thevines_at_oakdale French Wine Dinner! We arrived a little early, but were welcomed with a house favorite Blanc de Blanc bubbly to sip til all the guests arrived. (Merci Logan! & love the new labe
View fullsize Nice to be back for Wine Club Wednesday! Our end of summer evening started with a Central Coast “The Language of Yes Cuvee Sinso” – a light red blend with a hint of spice that complemented the tangy creaminess of the Chicken Cordon
View fullsize Plan ahead to get into one of the best restaurants in Galway – highly recommend having dinner at the award -winning Brasserie on the Corner @brasseriegalway – we enjoyed a lovely, crisp Villa del Fiori Pecorino to go with Kelly’s oy
View fullsize Dining in Galway – go for the oysters!! @mcswiggansgalway – recommended by our favorite bartender of the week Darragh from the HydeHotel (#TimeToHyde) – we started with cocktails and shared bottle of Terre de Roqueloupie Picpoul de
View fullsize Loved our Killarney dining experience at Kitty O’Ses @kittyoseskillarney – we started with a bottle of bubbly Italian Bottega Prosecco they presented beautifully with a strawberry. Must get used to knowing everything you plan to order as
View fullsize A highly recommended spot for dinner in Killarney – a locals favorite so def make reservations at Cronins @croninsrestaurantkillarney_ (we had to wait a bit for in the bar next door) but once our table cleared we were made super welcome and sta
View fullsize Dinner in Dublin @threshersdublin was all around excellent – starting with wine of the month Rombauer Chardonnay and shared crab-cheese arancini, grilled octopus, and the traditional brown bread & butter. Switched to a great bottle of Louis
View fullsize Discovered two #hiddengems on a recent trip to Dublin – take the DART to Howth – do a Cliff Walk along the Irish Sea – then head to the end of the pier for lunch @aquarestauranthowth – perfect setting and the food was fantasti
View fullsize Trying new things at one of our fav restaurants @IlFornoBarGrill - the Duca Di Camastra Sicilian Syrah was smooth, full with a hint of spice that paired perfectly with the Short Rib Risotto and the Hoisin Babyback Ribs summer menu special. We also go
View fullsize We had a lot of fun with Chad from Trinchero Family Estates. The evening started with a little pre-game bubbly from the bar as we found our table and tasting partners. First course was an amazing take on Shrimp & Grits and a primo pairing with a
View fullsize Sultry summer evening on the porch at the @henryclayinn was SO nice! It has been a while since we’ve dined here, but they have a new menu, new executive chef and service team so we thought we’d go check them out.  We started with a