Erica’s Choice: Top 10 posts in 2009
Over the past year my blog has dramatically grown all because of you that read, review and that continue to critique my work. Thank you for the feedback and thank you for continuing to inspire me to keep this blog alive! I love sharing my stories with you and I love the fact that I have gotten to know some of you quite well over the past year.
In this post I want to share my top 10 posts for 2009. The selection criteria were simple: I primarily made selections based on your comments/feedback but also selected a few personal favorites. Personal favorites were chosen primarily based on an experience that I will never forget. It changed me and I dare hope to say that maybe it had an impact on you as well.
This post really is mainly a thank you to you, my followers, both on Twitter as well as those that subscribe to this blog. Thanks for helping me make my dream a reality.
May all of you have a wonderful New Year and may 2010 bring even better stories than 2009…
1. Visit to the Center of the World and its newest addition, Shanghai.
It has always been one of my dreams to visit this country and through my career I had the opportunity to not only work among the locals in a business environment, but also explore the city, the food and the culture. Due to the wonderful guidance that my friend Lucy offered, I was able to see Shanghai the way locals see it, eat at restaurants that, as a tourist, I wouldn’t have had the chance to go to but also further accumulate a list that may be valuable to any tourist visiting this vibrating city. This visit changed me and I hope that you experience the same when you venture there.
2. Ten tips to enjoy food, wine & travel during tough economic times
We all experienced it, we all know: 2009 was a tough economic year. Having said that I strongly believe that one should still be able to enjoy those things that one loves, no matter the circumstances. As my passions involve food, wine & travel I wanted to accumulate some personal tips that I implemented and that I thought you may find valuable. I hope you enjoyed this was valuable to you. No matter what 2010 brings economically, these tips all always worth following as it is not necessary to overspend when not needed…
3. A visit to Cape Town, South Africa
I’ve traveled many places and Cape Town has always remarkably risen to my personal pick as the most beautiful city in the world. Some may say I’m biased given that this is my country of birth, however I implore you to prove me wrong. Capetown is a wonderful, beautiful, happy, vibrating city that, when you’ve visited, you’ll never forget and want to go back for more…
4. Twitter’s Exciting New Feature: Twitter Lists
Twitter has opened a new world. Not only have I made wonderful new contacts and friends through this helpful tool but it has also enabled me to increase my knowledge of the world of wine, travel, food, running and golf. My twitter lists portray groups of people, based on interest, that I feel are worthy to follow as their advice is valuable indeed.
5. Interview with Joe Woelfe, founder of Blatz Liquor, and his upcoming wine schedule
Milwaukee’s wine industry is growing and Joe’s contribution to it is not going unnoticed. He has learned to use Twitter excellently to market his business and creates opportunities for locals from Milwaukee to learn about the pleasure of high craft beers and wines. Thanks Joe for helping to build the character of Milwaukee!
6. Restaurant Review: Cempazuchi Comida Brava
My mouth waters when I think of this place. Make your way there if you haven’t already!
7. April Dinner Club Event: Transfer Pizzeria
I love the atmosphere, the staff is excellent and the pizzas are tasty. Additionally Transfer Pizzeria sponsors groups such as Spreenkler. Not only do they serve good food but they are also working in making Milwaukee a better city and place.
This restaurant is a must go to if you venture to Chicago. Excellent food, wonderful, buzzing atmosphere and a treat overall. I also was lucky enough to go here with two of my best friends from college whom I hadn’t seen in over a year and this made the experience even more special!
A lovely experience at a great Milwaukee wine bar. Some may be surprised that I haven’t listed more wine reviews as part of my top 10 list for 2009, however there are so many wonderful wines that I tasted that I couldn’t possibly include them under a top 10! If you haven’t read my review on the following wines, then these may interest you too: The Actual Tasting; South African Wines; Blackhawk Country Club Wine Tasting – tasting notes; The True Value of Using a rating system for wine
10. Restaurant Review: Cafe Hollander
Such a wonderful place! Even though I love wine I really enjoy beer as well and the beer selection at Cafe Hollander surpasses any beer lover’s dream. I recently visited the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden and I was amazed that most of the local tap beers offered in these countries are also offered at Cafe Hollander. Enough said…
