{"id":14247,"date":"2014-08-28T13:30:50","date_gmt":"2014-08-28T17:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.extrawdwmagic.com\/?p=14247"},"modified":"2014-08-08T09:36:15","modified_gmt":"2014-08-08T13:36:15","slug":"spice-road-table-hummus-and-calamari-a-combo-we-really-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/?p=14247","title":{"rendered":"Spice Road Table &#8211; Hummus and Calamari, a combo we really like"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>this dining experience took place on Sunday, April 13, 2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Today, we tried a number of wines and beers. We weren&#8217;t driving and were just having a day of wandering &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Nick started with\u00a0a different beer&#8230; I went with a &#8220;favorite&#8221;, the Queen of Hearts White wine (Greece)&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Tasting notes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Queen of Hearts White\n<ul>\n<li>Nick &#8211; taste a little sour, I like the nose; this pairs better with the hummus than with the olives<\/li>\n<li>Nora &#8211; a good balanced white wine; I really like how it goes with the black olives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Almaza Pilsner Beer\n<ul>\n<li>Nick &#8211; tastes very dry with no lingering tastes; I like this better with the olives than with the hummus<\/li>\n<li>Nora &#8211; slightly sweet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_14248\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extrawdwmagic.com\/?attachment_id=14248\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14248\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14248\" class=\"wp-image-14248 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-1.jpg\" alt=\"#spiceroadtable #hummus #calamari 13APR2014 - 1\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-1-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-1-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Almaza Pilsner (11.2 ounces, 4.2% ABV) from Lebanon<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_14249\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extrawdwmagic.com\/?attachment_id=14249\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14249\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14249\" class=\"wp-image-14249 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-2.jpg\" alt=\"#spiceroadtable #hummus #calamari 13APR2014 - 2\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-2-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-2-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">our usual starter &#8211; the tomato hummus had really forward tomato flavors and the sliced green olives on top were a nice accompaniment<\/p><\/div>\n<p>More beer and wine talk&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mythos lager &#8211; a bit floral; paired better with the hummus than the Almaza but the Almaza still better with the olives<\/li>\n<li>Marques de Caceres Santinella &#8211; this wine is just too drinkable! much sweeter and fruitier than the Queen of Hearts White; Nick was surprised that the nose and the taste were so different for him, he didn&#8217;t really like the aromas but he liked the taste, said it was like a Reisling; I think this wine is very good without food &#8230; that said the Queen of Hearts pairs really well with food, especially the hummus (TRUST THE PAIRING)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_14250\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extrawdwmagic.com\/?attachment_id=14250\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14250\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14250\" class=\"wp-image-14250 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-3.jpg\" alt=\"#spiceroadtable #hummus #calamari 13APR2014 - 3\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-3.jpg 480w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-3-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-3-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mythos (Greece) &#8211; original Greek lager beer, 5% ABV, 11.2 oz<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Time for fried calamari&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>I ordered a glass of Ksara Blanc de Blanc to go with the calamari&#8230; Nick liked the nose but not the taste of this one without food. I thought it tasted very floral without food.<\/p>\n<p>Nick ordered an Estrella Damm (we both really like this one!) &#8211; 11.2 oz again, 5.4% ABV.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14251\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extrawdwmagic.com\/?attachment_id=14251\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14251\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14251\" class=\"wp-image-14251 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-4.jpg\" alt=\"#spiceroadtable #hummus #calamari 13APR2014 - 4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-4-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-4-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">fried calamari &#8211; not greasy, nicely crispy, well seasoned<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_14252\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extrawdwmagic.com\/?attachment_id=14252\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14252\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14252\" class=\"wp-image-14252 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-5.jpg\" alt=\"#spiceroadtable #hummus #calamari 13APR2014 - 5\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-5.jpg 640w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-5-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/spiceroadtable-hummus-calamari-13APR2014-5-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I really like the fried pickled peppers and Nick likes that the spicy harissa is spicy but not HOT<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We have lots of tasting notes and comparisons:<\/p>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\"><b>Without Food<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\"><b>Hummus<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\"><b>Olives<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\"><b>Calamari<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\"><b>Sauces<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\"><b>Almaza Pilsner Beer<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nick &#8211; very dry, no lingering tastes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nora &#8211; slightly sweet<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nick\u2019s preference<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\"><b>Mythos Greek Lager<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Bothofus &#8211; a bit floral<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nick\u2019s preference<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nick &#8211; best with harissa sauce<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\"><b>Estrella Damm<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Bothofus &#8211; well balanced and we like it\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nick &#8211; best with tartar sauce<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\"><b>Queen of Hearts White<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nick &#8211; slightly sour, like the nose<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nick\u2019s preference<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nora\u2019s preference<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\"><b>Marques de Caceres Santinella (white)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nora &#8211; very good without food, maybe too good<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nick &#8211; this is a drinking wine, not an eating wine<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nora\u2019s preference<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Nora &#8211; best with harissa sauce<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\"><b>Ksara Blanc de Blanc<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Bothofus &#8211; citrus &amp; sour<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica;\">Bothofus &#8211; cuts the fattiness of fried food<\/span><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This was the day that we discovered a big difference in our preferences for wine and in how we perceive wines&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>If Nick likes the aroma of a wine, he&#8217;s not likely to enjoy the taste without food. In general, he likes stronger, more sour whites than Nora does. But, he likes fruitier red wines with less tannins than Nora does. So:<\/p>\n<p>Nick = strong, sour whites &amp; soft, fruit forward reds<\/p>\n<p>Nora = mild, slightly sweet whites &amp; more tannins, cherry\/berry reds<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">this dining experience took place on Sunday, April 13, 2014<\/p>\n<p>Today, we tried a number of wines and beers. We weren&#8217;t driving and were just having a day of wandering &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Nick started with a different beer&#8230; I went with a &#8220;favorite&#8221;, the Queen of Hearts White wine (Greece)&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Tasting notes:<\/p>\n<p> Queen of <\/p>\n<p>continue reading <a href=\"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/?p=14247\">Spice Road Table &#8211; Hummus and Calamari, a combo we really like<\/a> &#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[662,13,242],"tags":[211,663,215,216],"class_list":["post-14247","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-spiceroadtable-food-and-drink","category-epcot-fd","category-food-and-drink","tag-epcot-theme-park","tag-spice-road-table","tag-walt-disney-world-2","tag-wdw-2","odd"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14247"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14247\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15179,"href":"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14247\/revisions\/15179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extrawdwmagic.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}