Skirt Magazine Meet Tamara Whiteside
By Holly Whitfield, Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tamara Whiteside, President of Wine and Tours, has an articulate passion for the wine, food, and culture of Italy. She translates her own experiences of living in Europe and studying wine into her career as a sommelier and travel expert. Some of her favorite clients are couples: romantic Italy is the perfect place to say “Yes!”
Favorite Restaurant: Andrew Michael (Memphis) or Kaperri (Italy)
Red, White or Beer? Old World reds
Dream Vacation: Taormina, Sicily
My Secret Ambition: Fencing
Signature Scent: Chanel
Favorite Flower: Bronze Calla lily
Shoes I Covet: Prada
My Workout: Zumba
My Lucky Charm: Elvis pin
My Desk: Stacks of travel mags
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Three People I Want At My Dream Dinner: Bobby Flay, Michael Douglas, Bono
What We’d Eat: Bobby’s creations
Right Now I’m Reading: Living In A Foreign Language by Michael Tucker
I’d Like To Learn To: Speak fluent Italian
Where I Shop Locally: Fresh Market
My Workout: Zumba
Favorite Shoes: Heels and Uggs
Favorite Label: Michael Kors
Where I Get My Coffee: I’m a tea girl.
My Handbag: Coach
My Watch: Cartier
Where You’ll Find Me On Friday Nights: Home
My Guilty Pleasure: Spa
My Gadget: Ipod
One Item Always In My Purse: Lip gloss
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