Alessandra Messiroe's Page

Ciao bella how is our indusrty in CA ?? All the best in the new year...

Where have you been ?

We are looking to network with you - We are looking for a strong International Franchise Sales Person with experience in the Europe and Latin American regions. If you know of someone who might be interested - please have them send their resume to: patti@capodice.com Thanks!

Thanks for the info about the hospitality diversity site !
Appreciate it.

Just let me know how you'd like me participate in your group, Alessandra. Would be happy to help!

Hi Alessandra: Well, you're definitely a foodie! So, you're in the right place. I see you also joined a couple of groups around the subject of local, sustainable, and even organic food. Me too, so I wanted to say 'hi'.
-Rebecca

On a second thought, Alessandra, let me direct you to two sites that may be a good place to start if you want some basic thoughts behind wine and food matching that you as a restaurant professional might find worthwhile. Go to www.wineloverspage.com/randysworld and click on "Basic Principles of Food & Wine Matching," which will give you the sensory components and foods and wines that determine the best possible matches. If you're in the restaurant business, it's good to know the hard core facts behind what makes this wine match with that dish, this dish with that wine, ad infinitum.

Then check out my www.culinarywineandfood.blogspot.com, which has some specific suggestions on matching wine with cheese, chocolate, barbecue, fish, etc. Then let me know what you think, and what else you're curious about; and I'd love to continue the discussion!

I'd love to pick your brain a bit. I always see the critics views on restaurants and would like to know what you're looking for?

I've had a few years of experience with the idea of food and wine pairings and I still feel that it's a personal palete thing....yes goat cheese does taste great with a nice zin but there are no hard-line rules. I also drink red wine with fish sometimes so again, no rules....It's all personal. Enjoy the wine whenever and add some great food tastes whenever you can. I have been to some fabulous wine dinners where the food and wine were ify at best...c'est la vie !