Articles for tag: Sangria, Spanish Wine, Tapas

Karla News

Red Room Tapas Lounge – Raleigh, NC

Offering an exotic environment and wonderful décor, the Red Room is a great spot on Glenwood Avenue for sharing delicious tapas and Spanish wine. In addition to having a lovely outdoor patio, the entire restaurant is extremely stylish and sophisticated, perfect for a nice night out on the town in Raleigh. During my recent visit ...

Karla News

Sangria – The Cheap, Fruity Wine that Tastes Good

Sangria is the wine that reached America in 1964 at the World’s Fair in New York City, all the way from Spain. The Spanish have been serving Sangria for centuries and Europeans have had variations of this fruity alcoholic beverage throughout the years. Sangria has since become popular all over the world, and Americans have ...

Karla News

Drinking Portuguese Style: Porto, Port

Before we discuss the topic of Port or Porto, we must first consider its source. Portugal is not just a country, a language or a people. It is a long history of life in and outside of the country itself. Portugal is an “old world” country and has been influenced by travelers and invaders alike ...

Karla News

Applebee’s Red Apple Sangria

My husband and I decided to take an hour or so away from the kids to head out to dinner, so we went to Applebee’s. I was longing for an adult type beverage and after browsing the drinks menu, I settled on a Red Apple Sangria. Normally I would get a Daquiri or a Martini ...

Karla News

Obscure Law Prohibits Serving Sangria in Virginia Restaurants

It’s a favorite add-on to a great Spanish meal. But if you try to order sangria in Virginia, you might be out of luck. The state still has an obscure law on the books that prohibits serving any drink made by mixing wine or beer with spirits, according to The Washington Post. This law, which ...

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Sangria Late Nights – a Chicago Latin Hotspot

Sangria Restaurant and Tapas Bar has made a name for itself among Chicago’s restaurants, but it is also one of Chicago’s best Latin dance clubs. On Friday and Saturday nights, the Latin hotspot of the Weed Street District pushes back the tables and turns the music up. Walk into the room and you know that ...

Karla News

Sangria Made Easy

Summertime cocktails usually aim to be light, refreshing and cold. Sangria is a wine punch invented by the Spanish. It has become a popular beverage, and can frequently be found on summer menus at bars and clubs. Sangria is an excellent choice for parties, dinner or even just lounging around when it is too hot ...