James Walker
@jwalkermobile.bsky.social
WINEnthusiast & EPICurean #Chef, #Cheese, #Food & #Wine, #Fishing,
#MENSA, #Dogs, #Duke, #NYC, #WSET2, CCO for Experiential Brands. www.jwalkermobile.com
#MENSA, #Dogs, #Duke, #NYC, #WSET2, CCO for Experiential Brands. www.jwalkermobile.com
Very possibly the single best Opus One experience I’ve had in recent years. The 2005 is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc & 1% Malbec. The nose is blackberry jam and cassis. Rich long finish. Taste of dried cherries and black currant. Fully mature.
January 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Very possibly the single best Opus One experience I’ve had in recent years. The 2005 is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc & 1% Malbec. The nose is blackberry jam and cassis. Rich long finish. Taste of dried cherries and black currant. Fully mature.
Ending the night with a “Green Flamingo,” recipe from at.mosphere bar on the 123rd floor of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai jwalkermobile.com/favorite-coc...
December 22, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Ending the night with a “Green Flamingo,” recipe from at.mosphere bar on the 123rd floor of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai jwalkermobile.com/favorite-coc...
Lemon Chicken with Garlic Orzo and Fresh Spinach. Finished with lemon zest & fresh dill.
December 15, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Lemon Chicken with Garlic Orzo and Fresh Spinach. Finished with lemon zest & fresh dill.
Pizza day yesterday…
December 15, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Pizza day yesterday…
Cooking pizza outside yesterday, below freezing, still pizza came out great!
December 15, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Cooking pizza outside yesterday, below freezing, still pizza came out great!
Lunch at a new(ish) Chinese(ish) place in Norwalk
December 8, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Lunch at a new(ish) Chinese(ish) place in Norwalk
Tarte Flambée with garlic Crème fraîche, chanterelle mushrooms, Swiss Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions and Benton’s bacon. Finished with herbs and lemon zest, paired with the amazing Wayfarer Pinot Noir!
December 7, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Tarte Flambée with garlic Crème fraîche, chanterelle mushrooms, Swiss Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions and Benton’s bacon. Finished with herbs and lemon zest, paired with the amazing Wayfarer Pinot Noir!
Gotta hand it to Marriott, checkout this marketing piece they sent to entice me to visit their new Royal Hawaiian 🌺 Resort in Waikiki, complete with a LEGO set of the resort you build!
December 7, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Gotta hand it to Marriott, checkout this marketing piece they sent to entice me to visit their new Royal Hawaiian 🌺 Resort in Waikiki, complete with a LEGO set of the resort you build!
Updated recipe here: jwalkermobile.com/favorite-coc...
December 6, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Updated recipe here: jwalkermobile.com/favorite-coc...
Butternut squash bucatini with a sauce made of roasted butternut squash, roasted garlic, thyme, rosemary, Gouda, Parmesan, crushed red pepper, garnished with fried sage and crispy prosciutto. Paired with the 2017 Bouchard Père et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot
December 1, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Butternut squash bucatini with a sauce made of roasted butternut squash, roasted garlic, thyme, rosemary, Gouda, Parmesan, crushed red pepper, garnished with fried sage and crispy prosciutto. Paired with the 2017 Bouchard Père et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot
Fun dinner at the Christmas wonderland that is Cava Restaurant last night. Truly gets you in the Christmas spirit!
December 1, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Fun dinner at the Christmas wonderland that is Cava Restaurant last night. Truly gets you in the Christmas spirit!
Paper thin pappardelle with red wine braised short rib ragu and mirepoix, finished with Jacobsen Pinot Noir Salt, Fresh Parsley and freshly grated Parmesan.
November 30, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Paper thin pappardelle with red wine braised short rib ragu and mirepoix, finished with Jacobsen Pinot Noir Salt, Fresh Parsley and freshly grated Parmesan.
Thanksgiving always starts with hand cut, super thick, Nueske's bacon to welcome our guests…
November 28, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Thanksgiving always starts with hand cut, super thick, Nueske's bacon to welcome our guests…
Early Thanksgiving visitor last night…
November 28, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Early Thanksgiving visitor last night…
November 26, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Beef bourguignon over orecchiette with a lovely unoaked Malbec. Winter meals are the best…
November 25, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Beef bourguignon over orecchiette with a lovely unoaked Malbec. Winter meals are the best…
Loving the 2017 Faiveley Corton-Clos des
Cortons Faiveley
Cortons Faiveley
November 16, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Loving the 2017 Faiveley Corton-Clos des
Cortons Faiveley
Cortons Faiveley
Another brilliant night last night at ZZ’s NYC
November 16, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Another brilliant night last night at ZZ’s NYC
Cookbook addiction is real…
November 16, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Cookbook addiction is real…
Pie season, the happiest time of year, at least from an aroma standpoint…
November 14, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Pie season, the happiest time of year, at least from an aroma standpoint…
Fresh Pumpkin Pies out of the oven!
November 14, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Fresh Pumpkin Pies out of the oven!