This article could really be titled “Favorite place to catch up on all the craziness that has been going on in our lives over the last two weeks.” Occasionally it seems my lovely friend Rebecca and I go a little too long without talking and
need a proper dinner (with drinks, of course) to officially get caught up. When this happens, we most often head to Eiderdown (983 Goss Avenue) for the occasion.

The marriage of food and wine is a beautiful thing. The perfect pairing is equal parts art and science, and a successful combination is nothing short of heavenly. However, there is a less explored counterpart: the synergy between food and beer. The craft beer movement has brought us brews of great complexities, and a well-tasted connoisseur treats the beverage with the same respect and delicacy as he or she would with wine: first exploring the aroma before taking a small sip to detect subtle notes and flavors.

As a bartender, I will admit to some pretension when it comes to the world of drink: a martini means gin, not vodka, you do not put top-shelf bourbon into Coke, and that bottle of California Korbel Brut is not Champagne. There is a whole world of sparkling wines that here in our country, unfortunately, all gets lumped under the name “Champagne.” Champagne is, of course, sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, and it is vastly different from Prosecco (an Italian variety of sparkling wine), which differs from your California sparkling wines.

Le Bliss Salon and Spa is hosting a Ladies Night Out event this Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Owner Keri Stengel is inviting all Louisville ladies to come and bring all of their girlfriends with them for a fun night of pampering. When you bring a friend who is new to Le Bliss you will receive a $10 Gift Card which is a great incentive to attend and bring all your friends!