I have popped my dining cherry.....

[Miles Raymond]

Until now have been enjoying wines in the comfort of my own home.

Tonight a female friend and I went out to dinner for Valentines Day. We went to a small place called Artichokes. For those of you familiar with the Boston area it's located in Malden very close to the "T" station.

Here I possibly had one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. Now bear with me because I may not get the names or correct terminology.

I Had I think it was called Steak Pazzioli. I want to say it was a New York strip cooked medium in some type of red sauce that was a bit creamy with tomatoes and onions toped with Mozzarella cheese.

I had a bottle of 2003 Ray Martin Angelina Pinot Noir -Santa Barbara County. It was $30.00 at the restaurant. Now I don't now if this was the correct match but all I can tell you is that to me this seemed to go perfectly. I don't think I have ever had experience like this with food. It was simply unbelievable the wine with the sauce and steak seemed to blend perfectly. I have never tasted anything quite like this ever.

Simply the most amazing dinning experience I have ever had.


[This message has been edited by Miles Raymond (edited 02-14-2005).]