Figuring out the right wine to pair with your meal is sometimes a difficult task. The standard red meat red wine, seafood white wine doesn’t always hold up. What about salmon (red) or steak salad (white)? Then there’s the most… Read More
Archive for the ‘Wine Menu’ Category
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Three Wines to Pair with Maryland Crab Cakes
- June 10th, 2016
- Posted in Wine Menu
- Tags: champagne, Maryland crab cakes, red wine, white wine
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Wait, Really? Is Wine Good For You?
- March 2nd, 2016
- Posted in Wine Menu
- Tags: health benefits of wine, Wine
Yes, yes it is. And no, you’re not dreaming. Wine has been proven to have legitimate health benefits. That’s right, enjoying a glass with dinner every so often has actually been good for you. We should clarify that these health… Read More
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A Basic Guide for Wine Pairings in Italian Cuisine
- January 13th, 2016
- Posted in Blog, Wine Menu
- Tags: Basta Pasta, date night, Italian Cuisine, Wine, wine pairings, wine questions
Italian cuisine is one of the most respected in the wide world of food, and along with good food comes good wine. Wine experts around the globe have worked to perfect their crafts, and in doing so have noted which… Read More
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Plan Your Fallston Valentine’s Dinner at Basta Pasta!
- December 28th, 2015
- Posted in Basta Pasta, fallston, Wine Menu
- Tags: Fallston, Valentine's Day
Is it too early to think about Valentine’s? Well, given that you’re reading a blog post about it, obviously not! The truth is, you can hardly make reservations too soon. Valentine’s is without fail one of the busiest nights of… Read More
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Fun Facts About Wine
No matter your favorite—white, red, rosé, or dessert wine—there’s no denying wine is a staple in Italian cuisine and beyond. But what do we really know about wine? Let’s dig deeper into the world of wine with these fun facts.
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Wine: When is it Considered Good?
- October 30th, 2015
- Posted in Basta Pasta, Blog, Wine Menu
- Tags: wine menu, wine options
With so many wines to choose from, it can be hard to decide which wine is best for you. However, you tend to hear some wine enthusiasts talk about “good” wine versus lesser types of wine. If you are just… Read More
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Wine Menu Spotlights: Zinfandel
While this wine may not hail from Italy, it is still a popular choice when enjoying Italian cuisine. This native wine of California is known in three different varieties and can be enjoyed by any wine enthusiast. So what should… Read More
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Wine Menu Spotlights: Moscato
As we continue to explore the many different wines offered at Basta Pasta, it’s important to also recognize some of the dessert wine options as well as those served most often with dinner. Moscato is one of the more… Read More
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Wine Menu Spotlights: Merlot
As we continue to highlight popular wine choices from our menu, we will make the jump to a red wine. Merlot is a classic red wine that many adults tend to reach for when they head out for an Italian… Read More
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Wine Menu Spotlights: Chardonnay
- September 18th, 2015
- Posted in Blog, Wine Menu
- Tags: Chardonnay, white wine, wine menu
At Basta Pasta, we pride ourselves on our dinner and wine menu options. With such an array of choices, some guests have a hard time choosing a wine to pair with their dinners. To help our guests out, here are… Read More