I’ve traditionally heard that a big, beefy steak requires a hearty red wine.

Truth is, I never follow that advice because I have, shall we say, unusual taste when it comes to wine.

This NY sommelier even pairs some whites with certain steaks at his restaurant. Seriously, he’s my new best friend – and we’ve never even met.

Turns out, each cut of steak requires a different wine pairing. I didn’t know that.

Read on to find out more tips on matching that perfect vino with your steak tonight!

Photo courtesy of Sarina Finkelstein via WineSpectator.com.

Look, these guys have flavor just busting right out of them.

My mouth is watering.

If you’ve never indulged in these tasty babies, you’re in for a real treat.

Empanadas are a popular snack food in the Philippines and Latin America. But, I’ve seen an Indian version as well.

For me, these amazing goodies are an entire meal all on their own!

Click here for the recipe and expert tips from Jun Belen over at Blog.JunBelen.com.

They’re tasty in any language!

Photos courtesy of Blog.JunBelen.com.

New York City is known to be a steak haven. That’s a fact.

But I, personally, did not know it permeated even the ranks of the mayor’s office.

In a recent article this was said about Mayor Michael Bloomberg (note that the original question was about his favorite vegetable!):

In a stunning reversal of a third-term campaign promise, Mayor Bloomberg today answered a reporter’s question about his favorite vegetable with a one-word answer: “Steak.”

“I like most vegetables. I’m not big on a handful of them,” he told reporters, as transcribed by the DN’s faithful Frank Lombardi. “But I love steak.”

This absolutely rocks! When asked about vegetables he changed the subject to steak! Classic! I feel the same way. Nice to know I’m in good company!

I now love New York even more than I did before. I didn’t think that was possible.

Quote courtesy of NYDailyNews.com.

Photo courtesy of Broadcatching.wordpress.com.