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Ampelos Cellars: A Dream that Turned Very Green
Rebecca and her husband Peter Work started out in the corporate I.T world. They liked wine a great deal and would travel around, attending seminars and tastings...
Dining Detectives-Ditka’s Restaurant-Chicago
It is impossible to think of the Chicago sports scene without hearing the named Ditka. Mike Ditka, NFL Hall of Famer, feared tight end and Da Coach of Da 1985...
Chef Luke Sung: Hangar Steak and Polenta Cakes
Not too many chefs have their restaurants by age 26, but Chef Luke Sung is never the one to take things slow. Named the restaurant after his daughter Isabelle,...
Hunt Cellars 2007 Bon Vivant Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2007 Special Designation: Bon Vivant Price: 40-45 Review: A lovely nose of currants,...
Kristine Kidd now Food Editor at Aquarium, Seafood Watch
Kristine Kidd, a noted food writer, culinary educator and former food editor for Bon Appétit magazine, has been named food editor for the Monterey Bay Aquarium...
Avión Tequila Cocktails
Here are a couple favorite recipes for mixing up Avion Tequila on Cinco de Mayo or any other warm, sunny day. Blood Orange Margarita Ingredients • 1½...
George’s Rants & Raves: Avión Silver Tequila
Thank goodness for the not so idle rich. I can assume that with that one statement I have probably alienated half of you, confused half of you, and pleased the remaining...
Hunt Cellars 2009 Barbera (Barrel Sample)
Grape(s): Barbera Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2009 Special Designation: Barrel Sample Price: n/a Review: Even in its youth, the nose already...
Hunt Cellars 2007 Maestro
Grape(s): Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2007 Special Designation: Maestro Price: 45-50 Review: Lovely...
Dining Detectives-Garcon! Restaurant
We love to venture into the neighborhoods of San Francisco to soak up the local atmosphere and of course taste the cuisine. Garcon! is located on the corner of Valencia...
