Saturday, March 17, 2012

Wine men of Gotham!

I think this label needs no introduction! 2008 Australia Cabernet. Smooth, easy to drink. Medium-body red. Blackberries, plums, dried fruit. Nice long finish! Enjoyable. Love the backside label! Have a look!



Interesting explanation!面白い説明。

Friday, March 25, 2011

Santa Barbara 2010

サンタバーバラ
2010年7月に日本へ戻る前の小旅行。

We went to two restaurants in Santa Barbara, and in each case, were lucky to receive excellent service and good food. Brophy Brothers is in many ways a typical, seaside American seafood restaurant, yet with in this case with really relaxed casual service and food which is filling and very tasty. Most importantly, the staff were very nice and caring. Clam chowder, bread basket, shrimp salad, white wine...excellant start to a great day ahead. http://www.brophybros.com/
ハーバー前のアメリカンシーフードレストラン。いい意味で思ってた通りの、典型的なアメリカンレストラン。ビックポーションなクラムチャウダー、シーフードサラダを、カジュアルなサービスとともに楽しめます。11時頃と早い時間だったので、サーバーも良い感じ。
Brophy Brothers seafood restaurant
Brophy Brothers patio dining






The Four Seasons hotel is a high-end hotel. We didn't stay there (sadly!), but instead enjoyed a fantastic lunch, with excellent service and hospitality. http://www.fourseasons.com/santabarbara/
サンタバーバラのフォーシーズンホテルで優雅なランチ。
Four Seasons Hotel
At the time we visited, it seemed to be a relatively slow day and was therefore very serene and tranquil. We had the ocean views all to ourselves with a couple other guests.
白ワインと、チーズ、サラダ。海を見ながらボーッと2時間。ちょっと高いですが、良い1日を始めるのにはパーフェクトなブランチ。
Patio dining at the Four Seasons Hotel




Finally, I had been to this city several times, but always wanted to drive up the hills surrounding the sea. There's something I really like about these rolling hills, which provide sweeping views of the ocean.  A bit scary of a drive up, but well worth the views.
毎回サンタバーバラへ来る度に来たかったドライブウェイ。ぐるぐるドライブすると、こんな山の上まで。怖いけど、絶景!