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A Fine Pair from Italy
Since our main office is located in California, we focus on wine from the state. There’s some fantastic wine being made, but it’s not always geared...
Buffalo Filet on Grilled Risotto Cake
Buffalo Filet on Grilled Risotto Cake with Bleu Oyster Mushrooms By Executive Chef John Kane, Kane’s Restaurant, Grass Valley, California Serves 4 Ingredients: 4...
Duca del Frassino: Thinking Outside the Box
Boxed wine is one of those things people don’t seem to talk about. Sure, they’ll enjoy it in the comfort of their own homes, away from the view of others....
Ferrari-Carano: An Excellent Pairing
At Ferrari-Carano Winery, in Sonoma County, Aaron Piotter makes the red wines and Sarah Quider the whites. Yet, their time is spent in rather different worlds. Aaron...
George’s Rants & Raves: Roxor Gin
Woo Hoo! I love that voodoo that you do to give me the drinks I crave! I’ll bet that there’s a great deal more than just voodoo involved in brewing and distilling...
Dining Detectives-Pastis Restaurant, NYC
We love to dine out in New York City especially late at night in the Summer time. The streets are filled with happy locals and tourists who really enjoy the great...
Wings of Nature Bars: Simple, Organic, Good for You
When I hit age 40, I made a decision to improve my eating habits. I guess you could say, I loved food too much. I still do, I suppose. I’ve had modest success...
Absolut SF Foghorn
Attended the Absolut SF launch party last night: great crowd, great music, great drinks. Here’s the recipe for one of my favorites. It’s simple...
Sunshine Salmon
By Master Chef Robert Sturm, Custom Foods, Chicago, IL. Step One Ingredients: 2 tbls. Shallots 1cup + 1 tbls. Butter 1/2 cup Chablis Wine 1/2 cup Orange Juice 1/4...
George’s Rants & Raves: Dripping Springs Vodka
Vodka from Texas? Is there any place left on the planet where vodka is not distilled? When I think of Vodka, Poland and Russia rush to the forefront of my mind....
