Crazy night this was. The food rocked as always thanks to Uri Zaltzman & Bracha Arnold. My thanks to Penina & Jack Kustanowitz for hosting an unruly bunch of drunks. And the wines - well first the bad - we had 4 flawed bottles 2 of which were corked (TCA) and 2 of which probably … Continue reading RCC Israel # 14
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RCC Israel # 13
Bracha was back in the kitchen this month with Uri - and the weather cooperated. We had some excellent food - with a great take on Goose Breast - and of course another spectacular desert! Wines were again incredible - the Frere Robaire was the winner for me followed by the Herzog, Special Edition, Cabernet Sauvignon, … Continue reading RCC Israel # 13
RCC Israel #11
So for the first time both of our wonderful chef's were unable to cook so we ventured out into the wild and ended up at Kinor Bakikar, located in Kikar Hamuzika in Jerusalem. While no where near as creative as what we usually get, the food and service were both outstanding and we will likely … Continue reading RCC Israel #11
RCC Israel #9
So for a first, our Chef's decided to go Chalavi - which made everyone nervous considering the stellar wine list - but to everyone's surprise, the food worked incerdibly well with the wine - including a most unique pairing of blue cheese and the 2000 Leoville! My notes were sparse as the conversation around the … Continue reading RCC Israel #9
RCC Israel #5
After last month's massive RCC, I thought it would be a smaller quieter affair this month - no luck as we again had special guests from abroad. This led to the same problems as last month in terms of keeping track of wines - even missing some as I was also helping in the kitchen … Continue reading RCC Israel #5
RCC Israel #4
RCC Israel #4 in honor of Elul 5776 was held on September 13th, 2016 in Nachlaot. This RCC had one of our most inventive menus to date. Also, Chef Todd Aarons - of Crave and Tierra Sur fame was in attendance and contributed the seared tuna slider appetizer in the pictures. The rest of the … Continue reading RCC Israel #4
RCC Israel #3
RCC Israel #3 in honor of Av 5776 took place on August 16th, 2016. The evening was plagued with logistical issues - the host and 2 attendees canceled last minute necessitating a last minute scramble for replacements. But the evening ended up being a success. As always, my informal notes follow. Golan Heights Winery, Gamla, Brut, … Continue reading RCC Israel #3
RCC Israel #2
Our second RCC Israel for Tamuz 5776 was held on July 13th, 2016. We had one of my favorite entrees ever and besides the food being incredible - this time, EACH of the wines was either a total knockout or certainly interesting enough to warrant their appearance - what else can you ask for! Golan … Continue reading RCC Israel #2
RCC Israel #1
Our first RCC Israel was held on June 5th, 2016*. The food was excellent. My very abbreviated and informal notes on the wines were as follows: Ella Valley Vineyards, Vineyards Choice , Petite Syrah, 2008 - died in the glass within 5 minutes - but it was likely a bad bottle. Need to retry. Carmel Limited … Continue reading RCC Israel #1