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Welcome to CITYpeek Patti's FOOD & WINE Blog.
Come journey along with our CITYPEEK CEO, Patti Neumann, as she nibbles, sips and shares her taste buds as she travels round the world.

Sip, Swirl & Socialize witht Wine & Cocktails & Beer, CITYPEEK Sip & Swirl Society can help

Sip, Swirl & Socialize witht Wine & Cocktails & Beer, CITYPEEK Sip & Swirl Society can help


Being in the food and wine marketing business, I’ve sampled a lot of great vino. Many asked how I got so lucky, and I had an “a-ha” moment. Why not share...Read More
Boisset Collection launches new line melding bubbles and haute couture

Boisset Collection launches new line melding bubbles and haute couture


I recently went to a marvelous luncheon introducing wine influencers to a "Burgundian Wine Lunch & Learn" orchestrated by executives of Boisset Collection and...Read More
Saget Rose, Sancerre and Joe\'s Stone Crabs - a heavenly pairing

Saget Rose, Sancerre and Joe's Stone Crabs - a heavenly pairing


Recently, had a lovely luncheon with Arnaud Saget of Saget Famille Perrin Wines. He just flew over from Paris, the day before, so was thrilled to finally meet in person and...Read More
Think You Know About Wines? CITYPEEK Sip & Swirl Can Help.

Think You Know About Wines? CITYPEEK Sip & Swirl Can Help.


Being in the food and wine business, I’ve sampled a lot of great vino. Many asked how I got so lucky, and I had an “a-ha” moment. Why not share my good...Read More
Nasty Woman Wine is Wine With A Purpose

Nasty Woman Wine is Wine With A Purpose


 Leading up to the Presidential election in November 2016, when it looked like a USA woman was finally going to break through the glass ceiling, the Hillary Clinton...Read More
Decanted, The Movie- Documentary of Napa Valley Winemakers

Decanted, The Movie- Documentary of Napa Valley Winemakers


Recently, I was invited to the premier of Decanted, a winemakers journey. The documentary takes a deep look inside one of the most intimate winegrowing regions in the world...Read More
James Beard 2017 Semi Finalists list Restaurant and Chef Awards

James Beard 2017 Semi Finalists list Restaurant and Chef Awards


Directly from the source: The James Beard Foundation announced today its list of Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists for the 27th annual James Beard Foundation Awards....Read More
Mama Biscuit, America\'s 1st Gourmet Biscuit Co, Proofing an Expansion

Mama Biscuit, America's 1st Gourmet Biscuit Co, Proofing an Expansion


A Chicken Pot Pie Biscuit or a Banana Foster with Salted Caramel Biscuit? Yep, this was the very first item I sampled from a lovely team of smiling ladies at the Summer...Read More
Spotluck is Revolutionizing Dining Discounts & Choices

Spotluck is Revolutionizing Dining Discounts & Choices


Spotluck, an innovative dining app/platform, is revolutionizing the way diners find and save money, at local restaurants. It also helps vocalize support of the service and...Read More
Behind the Scenes at Baltimore Whiskey (and Brandy and Gin) Company and Prohibition 101

Behind the Scenes at Baltimore Whiskey (and Brandy and Gin) Company and Prohibition 101


Part 1 of a CITYPEEK series of Articles on Prohibition, Moonshine & More:In just four year, the dream of starting the Baltimore Whiskey Company distlillery in their home...Read More
CENTRIC TV’s “Queen Boss” to feature Baltimore’s own Brittle Queen

CENTRIC TV’s “Queen Boss” to feature Baltimore’s own Brittle Queen


Baltimore-based artisanal candy entrepreneur, Natasha Wainwright, of Natasha’s Just Brittle, to be featured on BET’s Centric first business competition-reality...Read More
Happy Holiday Season from Our Family to Yours!

Happy Holiday Season from Our Family to Yours!


    May Your Home, Heart & Glass Be Fullwith Friends & Family. Cheers to 2017Patti Neumann and Our Entire Team at CITYPEEK  ...Read More
Rack House Bakers are Baking  and Infusing Local w Sagamore Rye

Rack House Bakers are Baking and Infusing Local w Sagamore Rye


Buy local, support local, eat local and now bake local with Rack House Bakers.Rack House Bakers prides itself on infusing its baked goods with Maryland products. Their...Read More
Fireball Whisky in a box- the new BotoBox is Firebox

Fireball Whisky in a box- the new BotoBox is Firebox


Say it ain't so fireball fans?  Fireball Whisky, the spicy, cinnamon whiskey that sips like the fireball candy you grew up sucking, is now available in a 3.5 Liter...Read More
Raw Spice- Spice of the Month via Raw Spice Bar delivered to your home.

Raw Spice- Spice of the Month via Raw Spice Bar delivered to your home.


Spice of the Month Club by Raw Spice Bar Here is a terrific Holiday Idea for the cook in your life: Monthly Spice Kits with freshly gound spices and flavor kits delivered to...Read More
 Thomas George Estates Pinot Noir continues legacy of Davis Bynum Russian River Valley

Thomas George Estates Pinot Noir continues legacy of Davis Bynum Russian River Valley


Just opened a bottle of Thomas George Estates Pinot Noir 2012.  I must admit, I am new to this label, so I had no preconceived ideas. And, I was pleasantly delighted to...Read More
Lucien Albrecht Cremant d\'Alsace-A time for rose bubbles

Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace-A time for rose bubbles


 Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose made from 100% Pinot NoirAll holidays are the perfect time for rose bubbles.Dry, delicate, crisp, refreshing with cherry...Read More
Terra\'s Kitchen Meal Kit is Fresh, Fast, Affordable & Code

Terra's Kitchen Meal Kit is Fresh, Fast, Affordable & Code


This week, I took a go at my first home-delivered, meal kit via Terra's Kitchen (TK). Similar to competitors like Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, Freshology, Freshly  and...Read More
OrderUp Names CITYPEEK a Top Influencer/ Use code CITYPEEK10 for $10 off

OrderUp Names CITYPEEK a Top Influencer/ Use code CITYPEEK10 for $10 off


A little over 2 years ago, CITYPEEK.com covered the launch of online food delivery, darling, ORDERup. We labled it then, the UBER of Food Delivery services. Not to be...Read More
Maryland\'s Chesapeake: How the Bay and Its Bounty Shaped a Cuisine

Maryland's Chesapeake: How the Bay and Its Bounty Shaped a Cuisine


Crabs, oysters, tomatoes, corn, chicken, rockfish, and the always stunning, Smith Island cake. As a fourth generation Baltimore, Marylander, my great, great grandfather...Read More

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