Don’t miss our Annual Aphrodisiac Dinner at… Aphrodisiac menu 2013 ~ Tuesday February 12th With Restaurant Owners: Chef Hector Ruiz, Erin Ungerman & Sommelier Leslee Miller 1st course Cremant de Bourgogne served with fresh strawberries-honey drops. Wine: De Perrière Cremant de Bourgogne NV ~ Burgundy, France 2nd course Oyster en Crudo Wine: Casamaro Verdejo ~ Rueda,… Continue
I pay homage and say good-bye to a Durango, CO restaurant legend. Randy’s Restaurant, an establishment I worked and managed for over 9 years almost 15 years ago. Restaurateur, Randy Burton, not only one of my greatest career mentors, but life’s closest friends created an environment for his employees that was educative, and truly encapsulated… Continue
Selecting a wine for your next meal doesn’t have to be that hard. Sommelier Leslee Miller, owner of wine consulting firm, Amusée, of the Twin Cities, Minnesota shows you how to pair with just a few easy tips when it comes to selecting the right wine with your food. ALDI stores have everything you need… Continue
Join Twin Cities Sommelier, Leslee Miller, of Amusée for a few fun tips when buying wines on your next trip to ALDI. Learn how to make the most of an ALDI wine label, what to look for when shopping for wine at ALDI when pairing to a variety of foods from meals to chocolate and… Continue
Looking for a way to spruce up your next holiday gathering or girls night in party? Look no further, Amusee has just the right answers to adding a little pizzazz to your wine for your next event. What ingredients are best for making your own signature ‘Wine-Tail’ or ‘Winter Sangria’? Check it out for yourself… Continue
Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits 4135 Hiawatha Ave A new craft beer and wine focused liquor store in South Minneapolis Like us on Facebook! Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits 4135 Hiawatha Ave * Minneapolis, MN A new craft beer and wine focused liquor store in South Minneapolis Like us on Facebook! AGAINST THE ODDS, ELEVATED… Continue
Join Amusée this weekend for a fun Chocolate & Wine Tasting @ Max’s in St Louis Park! Quick Links… Visit Our Website Contact Information phone: 952-922-8364
Need a couple of last minute Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Wine Ideas? Charles Smith ‘Secco Bianco’ ~ Veneto, Italy Fresh and elegant. Layers and layers of flavors. Elderberry, anise, Italian summer melon, beeswax and seashells live within so many tiny bubbles. Totally delicious! Thanksgiving Pairing: A perfect starter or even better…serve with the main course, turkey! Casamaro… Continue
ALDI USA November 8 Wine of the Month Sommelier Leslee Miller knows a good wine when she tastes one – and she also knows a good deal when she sees one! To celebrate the season this year and spice up your holiday gatherings, try our November Wine of the Month – Christkindl Glühwein for only… Continue
Wine pairing to Match Your Edina Culinary Excursion How to find the right vino to match your culinary excursion. BY: LESLEE MILLER | FROM THE ISSUE: metro Edina Magazine, OCTOBER 2012 Some believe that pairing the subtle nuances of food with the right wine is an exact science. Others claim it’s impossible to match heavy sauces,… Continue
The role of a Sommelier, a wine steward with exceptional knowledge and specialized training for wine, is a profession filled with many interesting professionals, not to mention heartfelt stories from people who started out in them. You may think that countries like France and Italy produce the ultimate pioneers for wine around the world. However,… Continue
JULIA CHILD 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Help us honor Julia Child and all that she brought to Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts When: Thursday, October 4, 2012 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Where: Roth Distributing 11300 West 47th Street Minnetonka, MN Cost: $75.00 Purchase your tickets directly at LocalWineEvents.com Proceeds benefit the culinary educational grant initiatives of… Continue