Danji

Last weekend I got to try Danji, a modern-meets-traditional, tapas-style Korean restaurant. The company, wine, and food were all wonderful in this small, 36-seater Hell's Kitchen Restaurant. Go before it gets too packed. We were talked into the "Tofu with Ginger Scallion Dressing"; after a 30-day vegan experiment last summer, I'm not one to talk up tofu, but if you're not a fermented soy fan, this dish WILL change your mind. The Gruner Veltliner was also a wonderful addition to the meal, and made a nice addition to my newly purchased wine journal! 

Tofu with Ginger Scallion Dressing(This picture does NOT do the dish justice!)

Salsa 3 Ways!

Salsa is a great party pairing to delicious cocktails. Skip the jarred stuff and impress guests with a fresh batch of your own--it's quick, easy, and better tasting especially with summer produce! Try any of the three variations below, or use the STARTER and get creative with your own add-ins!

START WITH:
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1-2 minced jalepeno peppers (depends on how spicy you like it!)
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt & Pepper

ADD-IN #1: Mango-Avocado

1 mango, diced
2 avocados, diced1 Tbs red wine vinegar1/4 cup chopped cilantro






ADD-IN #2: Peach and Heirloom Tomato
3 Peaches, diced
1 large heirloom tomato
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 Tbs chopped fresh mint
Juice of 1/2 lemon

ADD-IN #3: Blueberry!
1 cups fresh blueberries, chopped
1/2 cup whole fresh blueberries
1  bell pepper (red, yellow or orange)
1 Tbs fresh ginger, grated
2 Tbs fresh cilantro